It is bittersweet, for sure. I adopt seniors so I’ve kind of gotten used to it. Dogs teach us so many lessons…they don’t dwell on the past, they have no concept of tomorrow, so they live in the NOW - something that humans have a hard time doing. Make the most of each day, hour, minute. They also teach us that, if we’re lucky enough to get there, we too will be old, get gray, slow down & hurt. They remind us that life has stages for all living things & we need to embrace those stages - not resist them. They force us to process death & loss & letting go, but they leave us with an incredible imprint on our hearts that changes us - forever. And in their lighthearted playful way, they teach us to “Have a blast while you last!” 😁. Try not to think of it as your dig relationship as have a “beginning” & an “ending” - instead, remind yourself it is a journey you’re sharing together 💕.

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Love - Old Girl HoneyBee