Aren’t dogs priceless? What a God given gift to comfort people’s souls. Like healing balm and a solace for many.

I grew up with a golden Corgi crossed Dachshund, named Dasha. We were familiar with all his barks that indicated different things going on. His bark for a snake was quite different to a sleepy lizard or an echidna. In his protective ways, his barking at our own cars was quite different to the bark for anyone unknown. He just loved going for rides around the farm in the ute. Look out for anyone who would try and remove him from the front seat at the time. This was his time, thanks very much! Later we owned Bonnie and then Ben who were the most stunning Scotch Collie dogs. Exhausting to brush though.

Our most recent dog who passed away not long ago was a golden Cocker Spaniel and such a cuddler. When he placed his face on my chest and looked up into my eyes, for what seemed like forever, it was precious. So soothing. Every single time we would arrive home, he would race around with such freaked out excitement. Like we had returned from the dead. Every single time! How special to be greeted so well and to be so loved. I am sure it’s not all about food! Pretty sure anyway. Who do you talk to when you go outside if you don’t have a dog?

If anyone in our family was sick, he was sensitive to it. He would always place his paw over our arm or leg just to touch. Dogs have a special way of connecting with us, don’t you think? They make the best water bottle for our feet and their ever willingness for cuddles on the sofa is priceless.