My dog Tanner

I set up a time to visit Dan and his family, but most of all, Lassie. Would she still remember me? What would she look like? I arrived at Dan’s home and as I entered, I heard the protective bark of a dog. What a good dog. As she approached me, I greeted her like anyone greeting a dog should and that was hold out my hand. She gave a sniff, and then another sniff. Her head tilted a bit as she looked at me. If I were a dog whisperer, I would have thought she said, I remember you, but your bigger than I last remember. It was boy and dog together again. I threw the ball, but she was not as quick or interested in fetching. That’s OK. All I really wanted was to know she had a good life. I know she did. She died about a year later. What a special gift she was.

Four years ago our family rescued a Chocolate Lab. He has a few issues but he’s a wonderful dog. His name is Tanner.

He sits, rolls over, fetches, eats, poops, digs holes and loves my kids. He is everything a family dog should be. I hope my kids are having as much fun with Tanner as I had with Lassie.

Peace.

johno~

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  • Anonymous

    Johnathan,

    What a beautiful story! I’m a sucker for sentimental dog stories!

    In childhood, I always had to settle for injured birds and hamsters. My parents would never allow a dog. In adulthood I have made sure my kids would not grow up without one. And sure, they promised they would care for the dogs, take them out, feed them … but you know how it goes.

    Enjoy Tanner! And enjoy your kids! They grow up too fast!

    Nir
    Jerusalem
    niralon.smugmug.com

  • tabitha jane

    my husband jon’s childhood dog died not too long ago . . . i’ll never really grasp the relationship boys have with their dogs, but i do know that he was really very sad.

  • Jason Hill

    I’ve never heard your Lassie story before. How cool is it that you got to see her again?

    I think it says a lot about someone who is willing to rescue animals. And I am not surprised in the least that Lassie recognized you.

    I can’t stop looking at Tanner’s eyes. What a soulful fella. Give him a scratch for me and tell him Sinopah looks forward to meeting him.

    (PS: to anyone who reads this, please spay or neuter your pets.)

  • Rizzle

    I haven’t read your blog yet but base on your title I don’t think I want to.
    A Dog Tanner? Thats disgusting! I don’t even like dogs and I find that apaling.

  • Rizzle

    after reading this I regret my former comments.

  • dodyb

    Jono…
    Left me in tears.

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