My Dogs, My Sanity!

The wonderful thing about having dogs in your life is the bit of sanity they can create in a crazy out of control world. My guys, Deon, an 8 year old male doberman, Diva, a nine month old female doberman, and Avalanche our 41/2 year old handicapped Siberian Husky are my daily bit of sanity in my world. We walk every morning and I really don't know how I would get through my day if I didn't have this little bit of peace in my world. Dogs, just love you. They don't talk back, they really don't complain, and an encouraging word and a big hug or scratch is all they need to feel good. I guess this is why they are now using dogs as companions for critically ill children as well as seniors in retirement and nursing homes. I love my cats, and I feel that they help keep the dogs in balance, but my dogs are my mental health. Life without dogs would be life without purpose. I know my guys are completely and totally spoiled and I would endulge them more if I could afford it. They are just wonderful creatures of habit that they can really keep you on track. My little female, Diva, thinks I need managing and always needs to "help" me prepare her dinner. She has developed this new game with our two cats, Pawsz and Kenya. The cats eat and have their litter box in the laundry room next to the kitchen. They have to pass all the way through the kitchen to reach their destination. The game begins when they want to leave the laundry room. Diva sits patiently next to the laundry room waiting until they decide to make the crazy break and run through the kitchen to make a sharp left turn, over the baby gate and into the freedom of the remainder of the house. At first I thought that Diva was terrorizing the cats, but then after taking the time to watch this "game". The cats won't leave unless Diva remains in her position to go. The cats always win, since they have a lower center of gravity and can bank into the left turn with ease. Diva, doesn't give up. She will sit and wait for a half hour, until they one by one go for it. I should try to film it, since it is really quite funny. What simple pleasures pets can bring into your lives.