{"id":1734,"date":"2016-12-18T04:01:28","date_gmt":"2016-12-18T04:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ladymacblog.com\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2016-12-18T04:02:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-18T04:02:04","slug":"the-poodle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ladymacblog.com\/?p=1734","title":{"rendered":"The Poodle"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, <\/em><\/p>\n

they pass no criticisms.” ~ George Elliot<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Pets can be the best balm for a\u00a0hurting heart.<\/p>\n

Consider this my formal blog announcement that we did add a third furry friend to the family this year.\u00a0 Her name is Persephone and we adopted her this summer past.\u00a0 She is the exact dog I have always called my dream dog… well, if my dream dog had been put in the dryer too long.\u00a0 She is a purebred miniature black poodle.\u00a0 I have always wanted a standard poodle for bird hunting but this little lady will do just fine in every other pet aspect as I plan to explain further.<\/p>\n

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When we were given the opportunity to adopt a little black poodle I just couldn’t pass up the chance.\u00a0 Of course this means we are now pet rich and I too think this is more then enough now, but it also means we are blessed with a variety of very different pet personalities in the house and they all suit our family differently and excellently.<\/p>\n

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A little over a year old\u00a0now, Persephone gets called Percy for short.\u00a0 She is very affectionate and sympathetic.\u00a0\u00a0 As with our other two pets, it seems we got her at just the right time.\u00a0\u00a0 A\u00a0dog who\u00a0cares when I am upset but is able to keep her cool and will seek to calm me down is just what I have needed this winter of mourning.\u00a0 \u00a0At this point in my life having a puppy who, in contrast to my old timer pup, is calm enough to care for me is the perfect compliment to our family of furry friends.<\/p>\n

Years ago, when Riddick arrived I needed a pup who needed to be cared for and would pull me out of my funk in the middle of a collection of health issues.\u00a0 With all his anxiety issues he really wanted me to love him and needed my attention.\u00a0 He was a quiet dog and easy to fuss over with\u00a0an easy coat and a show dog heart that adores to be cleaned and primped.\u00a0 He got me out daily for exercise and I really took pride in teaching him he could trust and rely on me.\u00a0 However, he is not people focused and usually is just plain confused when I am not in great shape emotionally or physically… thus why I think Persephone came along.\u00a0 She takes over where my stressed old boy can’t.\u00a0 She will look me in the eyes and check on me, follow and cuddle me, demand to be held when I guaranteed need a hug.<\/p>\n

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All the animals, cat included, have been very cuddly with me while I weep and struggle to make it though each day.\u00a0 I have spent many an afternoon with them by my side while I nap or just sit in silence for hours… silence is often how I deal with emotional pain and these fuzzy little friends seem to get it so well.<\/p>\n

\u201cUntil one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

~Anatole France<\/em><\/p>\n

I don’t believe in luck but I do know when to count my blessings.\u00a0 Each one of my pets has been a blessing to adopt and love.<\/p>\n

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My 3 furry babies;<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Riddick, the smooth fox terrier, <\/em><\/p>\n

Obadiah, the orange farm tabby, <\/em><\/p>\n

and Persephone, the mini black poodle!<\/em><\/p>\n

Always<\/p>\n

Lady Mac an Rothaich<\/p>\n

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