Lick or Treat!

I grew up in a home where our pets were part of the family.  Teddy was my first dog - a protective and beautifully golden cocker spaniel.  And then, there was Kadie, Mollie, and Charlie.  The Three Musketeers.  The Three Caballeros.  Maybe more appropriately at times, the Three Stooges.  Each of them had a unique personality and I adored them with my whole being.  They understood me when others didn't.  They loved me without pretense or question.  I didn't have to beg for their attention or perform for their approval.  They gave me a glimpse of unconditional love.


And, now as an adult, I have a little pup of my own.  She is part of my family.  I love her with a love that many don't understand.  I truly believe that God has and continues to use her to bring healing and hope in my life.  She is a bundle of energy and oh so much fun!  I tried the resist the urge to become one of "those" dog owners - you know, the kind that dress them up in silly clothes and let them sleep on the bed - but, I caved.  She's just TOO cute not to!


Happy Dog-oween!  And, if you have an extra chewy bone lying around, make sure you save it for the cutest scarecrow on the block!

(Just a side note...as a result of her epic cuteness and the votes of the masses, Meela is the winner of the 2010 Coast 101.3 Halloween Pet Photo Contest!  Thanks to everyone who voted for my cute little scarecrow!)