Shelby

Well...it has finally arrived. It is time to put my companion of 9 years down. She has seen the best and worst of me and unfortunately has been at the receiving end of many beatings. (they were all pretty much deserved...she once at our brand new couch.) You have probably figured out that i am talking about my dog. (rottweiller)

We got Shelby when we first got married and she became like a child to us. She has been a great dog, she has protected our family, made us laugh, made us cry, made us clean up 3000 pounds of dog hair an all around great dog. Anybody that knows the fountain's knows Shelby and her powerful and unbearable methane releases. She has cleared out many a room and made my wife and i laugh until we have cried. When your wife confuses the dogs farts with yours, you know you got a keeper. I have hundreds of stories that would make you laugh your butt off.

On the more serious side, i truly believe that the dogs have helped us become better parents. We went through near death experiences, endless amounts of mischief, sickness, exhorbent medical bills, the cost of routine shots, trying to find doggysitters while we were on vacations or youth ministry trips, it basically was a 7 year warm up before Maddie arrived. I have to admit it is hard for me to come to grips that she will no longer be with us anymore but i understand that she is just a dog. I do love the dog but it is a different kind of love not the same kind of love I have for people. With that said I will let you know how I do emotionally tomorrow. We are going to take her to the vet tomorrow after I get off work. Strange thing, the vet told us to bring our other dog with so he will know she is gone. I guess it will make it less stressful on her little brother duke. It will be a trying time for my wife and I but i get to come home to two beautiful kids that are way cooler than any dog could ever be! God is good to my family and to the world for that matter. enough cliches and doggy talk. peace