We tend to look at dog adoption from the wrong perspective. I guess it's natural to ask if the dog can pass the tests we throw at them, can they conform to human expectations of what a dog should be. But consider it from the dog's perspective. Can this prospective human give me the same degree of loyalty and devotion, through thick and thin, that I am prepare to give as a German Shepherd Dog?
He's a good playmate for Bailey and all things considered he's become a pretty easy foster, but he can't stay here forever and he will be a pain in the butt when he relocates unless someone gives him enough time to settle in. He's not an off-the-shelf, ready to go right out of the package dog. He's one that will test any adopter's patience, but will give back so much more to anyone who passes the test.
My shoulder seems to be healing. I've been going to physical therapy twice a week but can't begin any strengthening exercises until it's been six weeks past the surgery. Right now it's just range of motion stuff. But I'm back to sleeping in bed again instead of in the recliner. Bailey is good company and hasn't complained about our lack of walking but we need to get back to that. We also need for this damn rain to stop.
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Sweet photos of beautiful dogs. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
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