tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post39307483519356677..comments2023-10-11T03:49:53.934-04:00Comments on The Gold Puppy: Re-entryReya Mellickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-25559213213881119412010-03-13T04:53:58.582-05:002010-03-13T04:53:58.582-05:00i'm so glad reya you've enjoyed re-entry i...i'm so glad reya you've enjoyed re-entry into the dog-walking world for a bitlettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-14390331241408571042010-03-12T09:12:23.061-05:002010-03-12T09:12:23.061-05:00I'm sure it's hard to step out of that com...I'm sure it's hard to step out of that community of dog-walkers -- like a part of your social scene has disappeared. So I can only imagine that being part of it again is a lot of fun!<br /><br />As for a new dog, if it's meant to be, you'll know. Right?Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-78680079915640839162010-03-10T19:49:54.277-05:002010-03-10T19:49:54.277-05:00Marian I was thinking about you all day today. So ...Marian I was thinking about you all day today. So glad you're with Rachel. Miss you, though. And thanks!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-13907612436375076202010-03-10T18:00:11.170-05:002010-03-10T18:00:11.170-05:00No dog here but I know the pleasure of getting out...No dog here but I know the pleasure of getting out early in the day, especially now that the weather has taken a decidedly springlike turn!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-13265215849811835082010-03-10T17:50:39.716-05:002010-03-10T17:50:39.716-05:00I LOVE your blog. Boy, the dog people sure checked...I LOVE your blog. Boy, the dog people sure checked in today!<br /><br />I also don't know when you changed your banner across the top, but I just noticed it and I love this new one. <br /><br />Your walk with Tonka and your blog are so inspiring to me. I realized that is how I need to start out the day--reading blogs and FB posts. Be just like ReyaWisemarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001480455076091484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-56015907268657103522010-03-10T17:46:22.733-05:002010-03-10T17:46:22.733-05:00I am glad that Tonka has you out and about again d...I am glad that Tonka has you out and about again doing doggy things. It is a gentle reminder maybe of what you have loved and what you enjoy...but sometimes there is only one "Heart" Dog, just as for me, one special "Heart" Cat, which doesn't make me love the current cats in my life any less...just I am at a different place and time than I was when Bo became that cat for me...who is to say what the future will bring, but you can enjoy Tonka for now and that is enough.Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-16412881746564699062010-03-10T16:42:06.638-05:002010-03-10T16:42:06.638-05:00Tom I miss those pictures, too. Those were good ti...Tom I miss those pictures, too. Those were good times.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-25893908174820647402010-03-10T14:56:42.559-05:002010-03-10T14:56:42.559-05:00Your charge looks very happy for his walk! Lucy is...Your charge looks very happy for his walk! Lucy is quite big and hard to handle sometimes, too. I like my husband to do the first walk of the day. Too cold, and Lucy has tons of energy. Later in the day it's warmer and Lucy is willing to relax and enjoy the smells and sights. Much more enjoyable, even if I miss the first kiss of day.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-18851568323649084362010-03-10T13:13:04.141-05:002010-03-10T13:13:04.141-05:00i missed your dog walking pictures.i missed your dog walking pictures.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948978798395906663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-34134546618760576912010-03-10T13:09:53.081-05:002010-03-10T13:09:53.081-05:00Barbara there is no excuse for Tonka's bad beh...Barbara there is no excuse for Tonka's bad behavior. I'm glad I don't have to feel responsible for it!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-53998740804959612622010-03-10T12:47:29.947-05:002010-03-10T12:47:29.947-05:00Love the Tonka photo, even if it was accidental.
I...Love the Tonka photo, even if it was accidental.<br />It is a whole subculture, isn't it?<br />And one you don't even realize you miss 'til you get to join in again.<br />I've lost so many dog loves in my life, and I'm ready to try again.<br />But much as I'm itching, I think we'll wait til our elderly cats have moved on - it seems kind of cruel to add a dog to an already dysfunctional cat clan.<br />So I appreciate experiencing the dog world vicariously through you, Reya.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350532214928944088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-27744343155292861812010-03-10T12:28:06.790-05:002010-03-10T12:28:06.790-05:00I don't know that I will share my life with an...I don't know that I will share my life with another dog after Latte dies. She's been with me for almost 14 years. I did bring two kittens into the house when my male cat died 18 months ago and they were a great comfort when my elderly "Queen" cat Shadow died in January. So maybe the dog thing is negotiable, who knows? They're just so much higher maintenance than the felines.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-58214803986406035342010-03-10T11:05:08.924-05:002010-03-10T11:05:08.924-05:00That bottom photo is indeed very Jake-like. I'...That bottom photo is indeed very Jake-like. I'm glad that you seem to be mostly past the grieving stage now. It's really nice to have just the happy memories. Like you with Jake, I have had no desire to get another cat after my Ted died two years ago. But I love seeing my friends' cats (and dogs) a whole lot more than I ever used to.Cyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787927933858782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-73466810996720303222010-03-10T10:28:01.783-05:002010-03-10T10:28:01.783-05:00Tonka seems like a win-win. You get your exercise...Tonka seems like a win-win. You get your exercise while doing your housemate a favor and you don't have to deal with buying dog food or taking Tonka to the vet or excusing your dog for bad behavior.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356998698106275372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-50080033128301979972010-03-10T10:11:34.890-05:002010-03-10T10:11:34.890-05:00i definitely could use a dog to get my butt into g...i definitely could use a dog to get my butt into gear in the morning!!mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-59353671514190287292010-03-10T09:32:55.601-05:002010-03-10T09:32:55.601-05:00I just noticed how perfect that last picture is wi...I just noticed how perfect that last picture is with the discarded bouquet (referring to the death of Jake) juxtaposed with the fresh, eager face of Tonka. Didn't do it on purpose, but it's evocative. Cool!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-61340559492785120962010-03-10T09:06:49.070-05:002010-03-10T09:06:49.070-05:00That's happy. Perhaps with access to other do...That's happy. Perhaps with access to other dogs you won't really feel the need to get another dog. Maybe that satisfies your desires for now.<br /><br />When our dog makes that transition we may not get another one. Then again, my daughter is such an animal lover we may not have much choice!Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-40068390017985042492010-03-10T09:03:10.950-05:002010-03-10T09:03:10.950-05:00When Jake died, you didn't just lose him, you ...When Jake died, you didn't just lose him, you lost your way of life. No wonder it was so hard. Life definitely revolves around dogs when you have them. People keep urging us to get another dog now that we have the country house but we are still going back and forth too much and already have a cat we take back and forth with us. No room for a dog too in the truck.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607471777855707790.post-30288291865409241002010-03-10T08:48:54.956-05:002010-03-10T08:48:54.956-05:00I understand how you feel--Max is 12 going 13 and ...I understand how you feel--Max is 12 going 13 and I know the day will come. I am glad that you can think of Jake and smile rather than cry--he is in your heart and always watching over you. He is also happy that you are getting up and walking again even if it is with some other dog. Thanks Tonka<br />;-j Have a beautiful day!C.M. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936560662110633442noreply@blogger.com