Dear Care Bear,

Care Bear

You are my heart on four paws. The first couple of years where ruff. You were, and still kind of are, a high energy dog and it made things difficult for the first few years–but we worked through it together! I found out how scary it was to love someone so much that it hurt. I almost lost you and it scared me in a way I’ve never been scared before. The thought of losing you is too much for me to handle. You are such a great dog, and I am so lucky to have you in my life! You basically house-trained yourself and were never really destructive (except when you used to hide chewed things under my pillow like I wouldn’t find it–but that only lasted a month). Your intelligence outweighs most people. Your facial expressions alone speak to how smart you are. You are so handsome that people stop to tell me so, and your kind soul shines out–stopping people in their tracks. You like to talk to me and anyone who will give you the time of day. Over the past six years, you have grown into a sweet, loving, and regal gentleman. You like to sit your 70 lb. self in my lap and you know I’m your girl and you’re my little boy. Nothing compares to the joy you bring to me. You are my alarm clock each and every morning. Waking up to your smiling face and your big brown eyes every morning brings joy that lasts throughout my whole day. Even though you are bossy and spoiled, you keep me laughing all day long. I wouldn’t change a thing!

Breed: German Shepherd/Black Lab

Dear Maximus, my handsome boy, my little gentleman,

The day I walked into the shelter, I had wanted to find the perfect dog for daddy as a gift when he came home from Afghanistan and to keep me company while he was away. Little did I know you were meant for me. That day I had walked up and down all the aisles of the shelter, I loved all the dogs and wanted to take them all home, but there you were the only dog that wasn’t barking or jumping. Instead you were curled up in the corner of the kennel looking as if you had lost all hope and at that moment my heart broke for you. I asked to have you taken out so I could take a better look at you and they took us into a meeting room and you immediately jumped into my lap! (you were a big boy even for a pup). I wrapped my arms around you and you pushed yourself into my hug, right then I cupped your little face in my hands and I said you’re coming home with me and you never have to worry again, I will never leave you. The next day after a trip to the vets office you were ready to come home.

You have brought nothing but COMPLETE joy to my life, you have saved me from extreme loniness when daddy is away on deployments, always more than happy to cuddle, except and give back hugs, you have been my big protector with your courage, large manly bark and only barking when you need to. Your sweet tender eyes have so much love, your such an excellent calm boy and everyone loves your tempermant. Thank you for always following me everywhere..literally everywhere even to the bathroom, at least I know im never alone. You give Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa such relief to know I’m not alone. I always have a friend and a protector…you and I have a special bond that only some are blessed enough to encounter in their life time. You truly are my best friend Maximus aka my sweet little gentleman.

Breed: German shep mix

Dear Acea (my big girl/my sweet little brat),

 

I adopted you in March 2011 to keep my male dog Maximus company and to give another dog (you) a chance at life. That day i walked into the shelter i fell in love. You were so scared and hid underneath the chair but you were so sweet. i adopted you that day! You had a questionable backgroud and your action led me to believe you abused, you were so afraid of everyone and winced everytime someone would walk bye, you tucked your tail between your legs and crouched down to the floor everytime someone would try to pet you. this broke my heart but you quickly warmed up just as i did with your big brother Maximus i cupped your sweet little face and promised you will always have a home with me here, you will always be loved and mommy would not let any one hurt you. it was a little rough at first, you ruined mommies carpet because you were nervouse and not potty trained yet (but we got over that) you got along great with your big brother now you two are inseprable, you bring such laughter into my life, your such a goof ball! and constantly keep me cranking up! i love have you always have love have kisses to give. you always make me laugh when you talk to me instead of bark! or when you think your being sneaky and try to sneak into the couch one paw at a time, just to fall asleep next to me or when you push me out of the way so you can cuddle with daddy on the couch (daddys girl) your my little comdian. i will never let you go.
Breed: German shep mix