Wow! 2012 what a year. There have been a lot of changes. Last year I made 2 posts: One with what we had done and one with goals for the next year. This year, just one post.
I started out the year with the idea that I might add another dog to the family, but I wanted to put everything I could into training Tibby. Tibby's my baby girl. With two dogs I thought there might not be enough resources to go around - time, money....love.
2012 was all about the puppy.
So I pushed Tibby and we went on many adventures and I was frustrated a lot. A lot of dreams and jealousy of other people's dogs.
Finally I decided I was going to add another dog to the family. I made a list of what I wanted in a dog. I thought about adoption. Then I added my name to a list for a Tibetan Terrier puppy litter that was due in the late Fall. To keep myself busy and not to frustrate Tibby any more, I volunteered to foster a dog. I had a lot of fun fostering Ellie and I seriously thought about adopting her, but then I didn't. I also thought about adopting a puppy from a different place, but then I didn't. I also thought about taking my name off of the puppy list. The puppies were so expensive and I felt really guilty spending so much money on one puppy. Something just for me. For the price of one puppy I could help a bunch of foster dogs. What to do?
Then I got the message that I had not only been moved from the fall litter, but that there was a puppy for me in a litter that was already born. The last pick of the litter. And it was a boy.
Wow, last pick and a boy. I'd never had a boy and I'd always imagined that I would get another girl. Also, last pick? What to do?
I went with my heart and said I would take him. I didn't feel any deep connection looking at his first pictures, but I knew that I wanted him. Once the decision was made I stopped worrying. It felt like the right decision.
And it was. So, so happy that I chose Dhali. Last pick was THE BEST pick!!! :)
And surprise! my heart has plenty of room for two.
This was also the year that I made the big decision to take Tibby to the U of M and see a Behavioral Veterinarian. Tibby started meds and we are still waiting to see what the future holds for Tibby, but the meds have helped her a lot. She is calmer and more balanced. I feel like I'm getting my Tibby back and her personality is starting to show.
Goals for 2013:
Well, since I hardly met any of my goals for 2012 (see previous post) I will try to keep the 2013 goals modest.
For Tibby: Go on a walk and not react to anyone or any thing.
For Dhali: Oh, man I have so many dreams for Dhali. He'll be a year old at the end of May. He'll be 18 months old at the end of November. Old enough to enter an agility trial (!!!!).
My goal is: Play and have fun.
That's it. If other things happen this year, they will happen, if they don't - there is always 2014!
Our year in video! Yes it is a long movie, BUT it goes by pretty fast. We had a very busy year, but I say that every year!
Our year in video! Yes it is a long movie, BUT it goes by pretty fast. We had a very busy year, but I say that every year!
See you next year!
We can't wait to start another year FULL of ADVENTURE!
