I am an animal lover anyway but I finally got another Dog. I wish I had done it years ago. I am not as lonely as I was and while taking care of, walking and just playing in the backyard with it, really takes me out of myself. I dont have a care in the world while I'm with my Dog (Oliver).
I would highly recommend getting a Pet, that is if you like Pet's and have the time to devote to them, especially Dog's. Me and my spousal unit actually talk more and it's just nicer around here now. Plus I actually look forward to coming home after work because he waits at the door for me and showers me with wet, sloppy kisses. Which I havent had in quite awhile.
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We have a dog, Herbie, a Jack Russel terrier. Sometimes I think he is the head of the family. Dogs are wonderful companions though herbie doesn't like sailing much. On emotional development it was once said that the newly sober alcoholic should first try looking after a plant. If that works ok and the plant survives, then get a pet, and if that works out well then he could be nearly ready for a relationship with a human!
I've cared for cats for years. Resisted the responsibility of a dog. I adopted my dog 1 week before I got sober. Today I think it was a total gift that she came into my life and I was willing to take her home. In early sobriety I was able to get out of my head because there was a lot of adjustment and training, I wasn't used to a being needing my constant attention. Staring at me with her beautiful brown eyes, I fell in love with the girl. I got regular exercise from then on because she is extremely energetic and would have destoyed the house when first adopted with out it. At first I thought I'd done her a favor by taking over her from a young guy who didn't care for her. Now I what she has to offer. I learned to set a regular routine, cause she does better that way. I get up much earlier, thanks to her. What I initially kinda resented, now I'm grateful for her help in shaping me up. By living with her specifically I've gotten to work on character things like a lack of assertiveness in me, out of necessity with her training. The affection I get to share is amazing.
Wish I knew how to upload a photo, I'd show you all how beautiful she is. She's a tan pit terrier and I actually thought she was ugly when I first got her. My how things change when the fog is lifted. I now love having a short haired dog with dynamic ears that stand up or go back in aerodynamic mode.
Yep I have a sober dog too! Got her when I was approx. 4 months sober. English bulldog. She really gets me out of my self because if you know anything about an english bulldog its all about them and on their terms lol. Love her to death. She has never seen me drink and I dont allow her to be with people who abuse alcohol. Its a great gift from my higher power for sure!. Enjoy your new dog half wolf
That's great! There is nothing like the unconditional love of a dog. Our dog Fred, my user name and avatar changed my whole outlook on having a dog and caring for animals. I miss him dearly...he passed 4 years ago. We haven't had a chance to get another yet, I still miss Fred too much to get another, if that makes sense...
I hope you and Oliver have many happy years together!
Cool HalfWolf........OUR HOUSE(Crosby/Stils/Nash) our house is a very very very fine house,with two cats in the yard,life used to be so hard....Great to feel your joy, the simple pleasures of life....................
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Been waiting to learn how to upload photos. Never noticed the Attach file option before. This post is way down the list now, so please pardon the kid in a candy shop; could hardly stop at 3 pictures. Thanks to some help, getting to share pics of my baby girl. Congrats, Dogs are GREAT!!!
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