Rest in Peace

 

Rest in Peace

Our Beloved Pup

 

You were with us such a short time,

but then again would 10 years or even 15 have been enough?

I think not.

 

Your passion for toys and playing fetch were undeniable.

 

It's amazing how much personality could be packed in your mere 14 pounds.

 

When you arrived at our home as our very first dog,

we had no idea what an incredible journey you would take us on.

 

Why we were so blessed to live with the best dog in the entire world?!

 

You were a dream come true. (Read here.)

And every one of the hundreds of allergy shots have been well worth it.

 

 

Your fetching of golf "birdie" balls made you a living legend.

 

Orion, you lived in our home a short time, 8/1/2010 - 12/3/2014,

but will live in our hearts and memories forever.

 

Please consider adopting a rescue,

it is always the best choice and the right choice.

 

Thank you Midwest Dachshund Rescue for matching us with a dog that was beyond our dreams  and expectations.

 

Blessings, Patti  

*Our new little bundle of joy!*

My entire life I have wanted a dog.

Unfortunately, I am extremely allergic to them. When I was a child if I just went in a house where a dog lived (even if they weren't there) I would become very congested, have a severe asthma attack, my eyes would swell shut and I would break out in hives from head to toe.

Needless to say, I avoided anyone that owned a dog.

But still every birthday I would wish for a dog.

Luckily, as I've gotten older my allergies and asthma have become a little easier to control. and last month I found an allergy doctor willing to work with my dream of having a dog. I'm currently getting 3 shots twice a week. Eventually they will decrease to once a week and will continue for 3-6 years. It's a small price to pay to finally have a dog.

My youngest son has dreamed of having a pet dachshund since he was a preschooler and has asked constantly ever since (he'll be 13 next month.) Finally our dreams have come true...

Meet Orion.

A 7 year old red dapple miniature dachsund rescue from Midwest Dachshund Rescue.

Our perfect dream dog!

We brought him home last Sunday and I have found that I can't sew, I can't get on the computer, I can't do anything but play and sit with the newest member of our family!

(I think that we are in love :)

He settled in from the moment that we brought him in the door - no accidents, no crying

just lots of kisses and playing fetch, lots of long walks and snuggling.

And just in case you think that all he does is sleep...

He is extremely playful, is a terror to his toys and will play fetch for 24 hours straight if you let him. He's just much easier to photograph when sleeping ;)

My allergies/asthma aren't quite under control yet, but I am coping lol.

Thanks for letting me share!

Don't Breed or Buy While the Homeless Die. Adopt a Rescue.

Believe me you won't regret it!

Blessings, Patti