Meant to be

Have you ever had something in your life that was just simply meant to be? I have had several, but one that I want to write about today is Brea. One of my two dogs...

When I was 22 I wanted a puppy SO bad. I actually knew enough at that time to research breeds of dogs (some people should take notes here), and then interview breeders, choose a responsible breeder, and meet the mother and father of the liter that I was going to pick a puppy from. I am not sure why I knew to do that as growing up I can't say that I had the best 'dog ownership' examples.

I told the breeder that I wanted a fawn and white female. I knew in my head just what I was looking for. I even got a second job to pay for this little pooch!

When Brea was born, she was the ONLY fawn and white female in a liter of 10! She looked like a little pig when she was born! Adam used to tease me about her but I have always been in love with her...

As time went by I got to bring my puppy home, it had been a long wait for her. I want to say the whole process was like 4 months, but she was worth the wait! I got her enrolled in puppy kindergarten and went on to do a LOT more training with her. Brea is the one who inspired me to get involved in A Rotta Love (www.arottalove.org)which I directed along with Rachel Anderson from 2004-2009.

It's been 6 years since Brea came into my life, the best way to describe her is my heart-dog. She can bring tears to my eyes just thinking about her (or writing about her as I am all teary now). Brea is kind, patient with me and the kids, she is my biggest fan. She LOVES to be on top of me in any capacity...we can be sleeping or sitting. Brea is often a contender for 'lap space' with Chloe and Evan.

People used to tell me, "when you have kids those dogs are going to fall by the wayside" and let me tell you...SO NOT TRUE! Brea was like my child before we had children and my love for her and the fact that she is part of the family has not and will not change!

I just wanted to post this and say...I love you Brea! You are my heart-dog and I am so happy that you were My meant to be puppy! This may sound so weird to some of you, but those of you who have a heart-dog...you know what I mean!

Cheers,
Beth