Animal Anecdote
Five Tips for Staying Pawsitive Through Stress
Seeing life through a puppy’s eyes
I’ve recently been writing a lot about my favorite visits to the veterinary clinic each day. All visits have the potential to be fun, but of course, puppies and kittens are the most. Now, one might think that these visits are all that fill a veterinarian’s day; but unfortunately, that’s not the case.
We see the whole gamut of animal illness, and sometimes that leads to tough decisions and discussions. The reality is that some weeks can be long and emotionally draining.
Lately, work had been that way for me. During a period of feeling sorry for myself, my dog taught me five lessons that brightened my outlook and inspired me to be more pawsitive (I know. I’m sorry! I couldn’t resist)…
Number 1: It’s okay if someone doesn’t want to be your friend
The evening air and low lighting of the side yard bring many a bug to the dog run each night. This gathering of wildlife is always a great experience for my dog, Feta. However, the bugs often see it differently.
I find myself watching in mild amusement as Feta approaches each bug on the wall and daringly introduces herself. A cold nose to the back is…
