Every now and then I would feel irritated by her as she behaved out of character, would come across all needy for some reason, following me like my shadow from room to room, creep around with her head and tail down, looking sad. If she caught my eye, she would sometimes freeze, maybe her tail would drop down between her legs and she would sit in front of me staring up with sad eyes, ears pinned back, total submission pose.
This is Indy, my pit bull mutt.
Then it dawned on me the other day why she behaves like this. She is unbelievably sensitive to my moods. When I’m engrossed in my own world, annoyed, angry, deep in thought and far away from her.. she feels it, she really does. More so than the cute little furry lovable Gizmo. Or at least, she shows it more.
My two dogs have really grounded me and taught me a lot about myself in the short time we’ve been friends. I know I need them and the lessons I can learn from them as much as they need me.
It’s sad that she could never come to the UK with me even for a visit, as pit bulls (and cross breeds of them, which she is) have been banned as ferocious, uncontrollable killing machines. Seriously. Whoever initiated that law, needs to spend some time with Indy.
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oh Curtis, that made me teary eyed, it’s so sweet and poignant…. pets are so good for our hearts…. the amount of love we share with them increases our life expectancy…
yes! killing machines! those terrible, mean, life-threatening pit bulls! haha when celeste was a pup i used to tell people she was 1/2 lab and 1/2 pit mix. it eased their concern. now at 2 years she’s clearly 100% pit but her mannerisms and love-me-love-me-love-me demeanor scream otherwise. neither indy nor celeste are welcome across the pond :/ yet staffies are totally ok! unfair! of course, she hates the car…how in the world would i get her on a plane?! good thing i’ve no intention of returning to england to live anytime soon!
Wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and just say “Hi”. Came across your name on the ExPats forum on the Derry News website and thought I would come and say “hello.”
I know what you are saying about your dog too. We have a Rottweiler, another breed which is sadly misunderstood.
You look good! Sucks turning 40, huh!? Me too!
where is the picture of me syaing”this is my brother he is mad but i love him????? hes only a dog?????
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