lineage uncertain but great personality!

Gypsy came home today. A dog abandoned because his owner developed medical problems and was no longer able to care for him. Two years old and starting life anew, as we all seem to be this season!

Funny name for a guy. I have a tendency to fall for dogs who are neutered males with the body shape of a female. Slim with sweet faces and a sensitive nature….metro-sexual, my sister says.But at least in a dog, that suits me fine!

Just the right size for the age I am now. We can go for a walk but he won’t be pulling me down the street, like former lovable labs I have known.Gentle, but funny to watch sometimes. Not too needy for attention, he was totally content just to sleep on his bed next to mine last night. It was wonderful to wake up and just notice he was there.

It reminded me of bringing a baby home from the hospital. There was something about our movements that was already in sync. I remember with my sons, having spent nine months nestled close to my heart, how those first days and nights felt easy. They knew my stops and starts, my constant movements didn’t startle them. In fact, probably because they were familiar with them, they knew I would be returning to their spot long before they needed me.  Cries for attention were rarely heard and they were content and happy babies.

This dog is like that. Happy to know that I am here and that if I leave I’ll soon be back. How cool!  God certainly picked out the right companion for me. But then, He would. Who knows me better?

OK, I know what you’re thinking. I’m barely ready for a dog….a guy is way out of the question right now! This is a great practice test though. If and when the time is right, we’ll see.