The more I am around people the more I can’t wait to get home to my 13 yo and 5 yo Labbies. Both rescues.
He's been gone bout 6 years now, I still get misty eyed when I think about him. Could not ask for a better dog with the kids.
We've had a black labradoodle (another rescue) since 6 months after Jerry died. Another wonderful dog, excellent temperment and SMART! Probably the smartest dog I've ever had. I cannot believe someone gave him up at a year old, but they did and I'm glad to have him. He'll likely be our last dog as our sons will be off to college when he gets older so when he passes I'm thinking no more dogs. Had one just about my entire life, don't feel complete without one in the home, but it just never gets easier saying goodbye - only harder.
Call me crazy, but I think dogs are God's gift to mankind. What other creature on the earth loves us so unconditionally?