Dog fix needed

Our bike ride this afternoon took us past the dog park.  It’s a really big dog park, and there were a lot of dogs playing and looking happy.  We watched for a few minutes, trying not to be those weirdos who lurk outside dog parks without dogs.  I missed our puppies, but was mostly happy to watch all those dogs play.  I’ve toyed with the idea of volunteering at an animal shelter before, and I’m toying with it now.  I’m not Mom – I can be trusted not to come home with a new pet.  But will it make me feel better, knowing I’m helping out homeless animals, giving them love and attention and helping them get adopted?  Or will it make me feel worse to come home every time, NOT having adopted a new pet (a new dog, let’s be honest here), knowing I’m not rescuing them and giving them all a loving home?  Because really – now is not the time for us to get a dog.  We’re not ready emotionally.  We’re a week away from three years since Roxy’s death, and about a year and a half from Riley’s. We both have dreams about one or both of them fairly regularly, which is kind of nice.  They’re not sad dreams – they’re matter of fact (we’re doing something and oh hey, one of the dogs is with us), and it’s kind of like saying hello.  For me, crying about them is not a thing of the past.  On top of that, our travel plans make it complicated, so it’s not an option.

But anyway, volunteering at an animal shelter – good thing for me?  Bad thing?  I should probably try it and see.

4 Comments

  1. momma betty

    I think I’ve been maligned. I’ve been to shelters many times without bringing dogs or cats. 🙂

    I’m being clingy with Howdy these days, trying to absorb all the now-moments. Sometimes we snuggle on the carpet floor of my closet.

  2. momma betty

    I think I’ve been maligned. I’ve been to shelters many times without bringing dogs or cats home. 🙂

    I’m being clingy with Howdy these days, trying to absorb all the now-moments. Sometimes we snuggle on the carpet floor of my closet.

  3. The Wombat

    It would be a good thing! 🙂 You could always try it once (nearby shelters here enjoy having walkers for their residents) and see how it makes you feel.

  4. Zannah

    Poor Howdy. Poor you guys. Hugs from me!

    Thanks, Wombat. 🙂 That’s probably what I’ll do. Soon. I’ll report back.

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