I know I'm not ready, but today I stopped by the Coastal Humane Society. I wanted to fill out an application and have it on file there, so when I am ready I will be known to the staff.
And I did ask to meet someone. There is a three-legged dog there, named Emma, whose picture on their website stayed with me. I thought, you know, nobody is going to adopt this dog, because I am sure they think that a three legged dog is a terrible handicap. But I know it's not. So I wanted to meet her. She's a cool dog. But I didn't fall in love with her. I was half afraid of falling in love, and half hoping for it. But I don't think I'm ready yet. I'll go back and visit Emma again, I suspect. I might visit some of the other dogs there, too. There are other shelters around, and I'll be starting to visit those as the mood strikes me. It'll be a while, I think, before I'm ready.
Take your time. You still have some healing to go through. You will fall in love with someone with a wet nose and waggily tail again.
Posted by: | April 27, 2006 at 08:16 AM
I agree that you should take your time... and look for a dog that is totally different from Belle. If nothing else, going down to the shelter lets the dogs know that someone out here is a dog lover.
Time spent with dogs is not subtracted from the time you are allotted...much like sailing. :D
Posted by: Dan | April 27, 2006 at 01:02 PM
Just paying a visit to see how you're doing...paid my first visit via your mom when you lost Belle.
Emma is gorgeous. I was very happy to hear that at least you're open to loving again and when you least expect it and the timing is right...it will happen.
Wishing you all the very best and I'll be back to visit soon.
Posted by: Terri | April 29, 2006 at 11:06 AM