Daily Photos - March 2009
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March 29, 2009 A follow-up to yesterdays photo. I had to laugh with this one. She simply would NOT look at me - until I said that one magic word - COOKIE! Suddenly I was her best friend.
On a side note - Lily and her brother Eli are the most amazing dogs I have ever encountered. We adopted them from a rescue shelter nearly 7 years ago. They came from a litter of 4 who were left abandoned on the side of the road - in a plastic garbage bag. The lady who found them kept one and put the other three up for adoption. When we went to adopt Lily and Eli were being held in the same crate together - not sure if their other sister had been adopted at that point or not. One look at them and we knew - there were ours. They are both incredibly gentle, loving and submissive dogs. We have never once had any problems with them.
I love both of them nearly as much as I love my children, but with Lily - there is a very special and unique bond with her that I have never felt with any other animal - ever. She is always there right beside me. If I leave a room and go into another - she follows. If I am sad or not feeling well - she seems to know. When I leave and then come home - she is at the door to greet me. She makes me smile, she makes me laugh, she heals my heart when it is hurting. There is no doubt in my mind that she was meant for me, and I was meant for her. We are - best buds. I love her very very very much.
agilitypics
on March 30, 2009She's gorgeous! Love the expression! The magic word always works... making high pitch tones can help too.
Love your commentary... I know that feeling so well. And it's a once in a lifetime experience... you can't find a soul mate every day...
Boobaby
on March 30, 2009What a great and sweet story..makes me smile!! Beautiful shot..The magic word for Jackson is "treat"!!
fotoeffects
on March 30, 2009I'll try your solution...it is a great idea!
lxg
on March 30, 2009I have the same attention problem with my dog when it comes to photos. :) Well done.
irishmurr
on March 30, 2009Glad you figured out the magic word -- although I liked that regal pose from yesterday. Adorable shot -- and what a heart-warming story to go with it.
306887Verbeast
on March 30, 2009Pretty clever of you and hope she get two cookie. lol
InOurTime
on March 29, 2009very nice portrait!
AlistairJ
on March 29, 2009Nice dog, I hope she got that cookie for her modeling fee?
194289Pinkdiva
on March 29, 2009Another adorable photo of Lily. I have a very similar story about my Pepper. I think that dogs who are rescued make the best pets. Its as if they realize that you saved them and love you even more for it.
ljn335
on March 29, 2009The mutual love is evident.