Hey It’s Jet Here.
One of the ladies in Mom’s biscuit earning office suite gave her this picture last week.
Mom found the saying so true; she placed it on top of her printer to see it clearly throughout her workday. When she told Miss Mary Ann at the corner after our evening constitutional, Miss Mary Ann nodded her head and said she had seen that quote before.
I think I may have shared before that Mom waited over 30 years to share her life with a K9. I’ve heard people ask Mom the following questions:
Don’t they shed?
Mom: Yes, I totally don’t care; I’ve waited all my life to live with dogs. We have tumbleweeds of different colors; my clothes remind me of their place in my life. Fur adds protein to my dishes! That’s why they invented vacuums, lint rollers, sponges, paper towels, etc…
Don’t you mind getting up so early?
Mom: No, I’m a morning person and I’ve adjusted to Jetty’s schedule by doing work earlier and then squeezing in a nap!
What about walking them in bad weather?
Mom: I will say that’s not my favorite occurrence, however, knowing you have to walk several times each day gets you up an out, reminds you to appreciate your surroundings, allows you to practice mindfulness, bonds you with your K9s, and makes you laugh… because what else can you do when you all look like soggy messes! (I do wish I had a fenced yard with a doggie door!!!)
Do you resent having to interrupt your plans to take them out?
Mom: If I had a bigger family, this issue would be easier; however, I accept my promise and plan accordingly.
Don’t you find two big, hairy dogs too much?
Mom: No, I’ve always been drawn to big, fluffy dogs. I find petting their soft fur relaxing and calming. I brush them most nights (JJ takes 5 minutes, Jetty about 20!) Watching their bodies decompress (VBP) and their eyes close, trusting me to take care of them means a great deal. When we walk, they make me laugh as they interact with the outside world. I revel (VBP) in their enjoyment of the moment. Also, it keeps my upper body strength strong!
Don’t they cost a lot?
Mom: Yes! Have you heard a house referred to as a money pit? And yet, the same homeowners will stand by their house like the Captain of the Titanic? Same goes for furfamily members!
Ann’s Infographic the other day is a stark reminder of what you have in store when deciding to share your life with K9s (felines, too.) For me, it’s a small price to pay for the invaluable experience of living with K9s. I probably spend more on their food, treats, vet visits, accessories etc… than on myself at this point, due to changes in my financial condition. I simply don’t care because the joy and mental wellness they bring to my life is… PRICELESS.
Another great “way to go” Mom day!
Thanks to Life With Dogs, Confessions of the Plume and Two Little Cavaliers for hosting the Saturday Blog Hop.
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Hope you guys had a very Merry Christmas! Our mom says dogs are the best! She would have lots of us if she could!
Hey Scout, Hey Teddy, Hey Ash, Jet here. Hi Miss Lisa.
We did a lot of comments that day… we brought a bit of Christmas cheer to Miss Mary Ann and Dixie, since they celebrate the holiday.
Did you have the family home? We thought of you because the weather humans said you were getting snow! We also thought of you when we watched the HEAT game. Would you believe Mom taped the game and the program after just in case it ran late and she still missed the last 40 seconds? So, she does not know who won! (she forgot to google!) Both teams looked super tough… rematch in the spring???
Mommy says having a fenced in yard even without the doggie door is a true luxury. She soooo appreciates it now after loosing my yard for months to the stupid slab work that took forever. And now of course she has to take Tuiren for walks cause she can not go out in my backyard to poop until the hookworms are gone. Mommy says Thursday will be a red letter day because if the hookworms are gone little Miss Annie Tuiren can go out the door with me. ~Fenris
Hey Socks, Hey Scylla, Hey Fenris, Hey Annie? (or is Tuiren proper?) Jet here. Hi Miss Alasandra.
Mom agrees, she would so appreciate a fenced in yard. We recall your slab work; glad to hear the yard is back in business! Yippee, Annie’s almost done with her treatment! (we read about the good news on your happy post.) Bet you two will have such fun in the yard together. whoo hoo!
Great post… life just isn’t complete without our dogs!
Hey Boomer, Hey Dottie, Jet here. Hi Miss Emily.
Mom asked me to share a big thanks. She said our words are so true! 🙂
Season’s Greetings! Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person! I really enjoyed hearing her answers and she’s a gal after my own heart. Have a wonderfully Happy New Year!
Hey Sibes, Jet here.
And a festive Season’s Greetings to you as well!
Awww, shucks, she is a great Mom. (I say this with complete bias!) By the way, Mom does blogtalk radio too! Most Saturday mornings at around 10:20/10:25 a.m. … in her role as the Kitchen Counselor! She said she will try to give a listen to your episode about the Sibes in S. Florida over the next few days! 🙂
I would live no other way. Glad you finally came to your senses after 30 years and opened yourself up to the incredible-ness of tumbleweed. I know you will never go back to clean black pants ever again.
Hey DogDaz Zoo, Jet here.
Oh Mom wanted K9s earlier… family allergy issues, college, law school, not allowed in housing…
Mom asked me to share, no way Jose! Gold fur on black pants, black fur on light pants. When the boys were alive, we had grey and white, too!
I absolutely understand. It sounds like Mom made a great decision to wait until she could give animals the much needed attention they deserve. I wish everyone would make such a wise choice. Fur is my life. We have lint rollers in every car and every cabinet. BOL
Hey DogDaz Zoo, Jet here.
Yes, she waited until the time was right… We get the super pack of lint rollers from Costco!!!
Very nice post, our mom totally doesnt get how anyone can survive without dogs. She does wish there was a bit hair about though, particularly on her clothes (not enough that hse would get a non shedding dog though)
urban hounds
Hey Urban Hounds, Jet here. Hi Miss Kate.
Same here. Mom had to wait due to family allergies, school and housing restrictions! She’ll never go back!!!
Hiya Jetty…You’re mom really said it all here today & my mom couldn’t agree more…She loved this post so much she’s shared it everywhere…*highpaws* pal & *happysaturdaysnoogles* to JJ and Miss L
Hey Giz, Jetty here. Hi Miss JG.
Oh gosh, thanks so very much, Mom asked me to share that she feels honored. 🙂
Manly man chest bumps and JJ hugs! Love the snoogles, dude!
This is one of my favorite posts ever! We experience the same thing from people and mom has similar answers. I guess that is why our moms and us are so happy with each other, we understand the wants and needs of the other species and don’t think twice about sacrificing things if necessary. People that get it are the best! Congrats to you and your mom!
Hey Emma, Jet here. Hi Katie.
Wowee wow wow! Thanks so much, what a compliment! Do you think that’s why they call humans like our Moms “Dog People???”
That could be, I know mom feels she fits better with dogs than with people most of the time!
Mom asked me to share that sometimes she feels the same way your Mom does!
Hey Jets, Jack here. Dude you have the best Mom in the world (next to mine of course). Mom sends love to all you. She hopes your Mom is feeling better.
Hey Jack, Hey Ginger, Jets here. Hi Miss Rebecca.
We’re working on the feeling better part… thanks for the healthy wishes… yesterday was a little rough for me.
We think Miss Rebecca is a pawesome Mom, too! Mom’s blushing from the compliment.
Hey Jet! It’s Oz.
Great post! So glad your mom finally decided to have doggies in her life after 30 years! My mom grew up with dogs when little, but then younger sister was born, is allergic and mom had to wait until she was adult and “out of G’ma’s house” until she could have another dog.
And BOL! My fur is brindled so I can leave just the right color fur on every piece of clothing so you can see it!!
Have a great weekend, pal!
Hey Oz, Jet here.
Dude, Mom asked me to share that sometimes she has this pull to call you… “The Great Oz!” Ok… moving on…
Mom had the family allergy issue until she left for college! Then… schooling, then no dogs allowed… then finally!!!! YES!!!
Dude, brindled… how perfect… covering all bases!
You too.
Nice post, Jett! And so true–pets are expensive, messy, noisy, time consuming and worth every second of inconvenience! Happy Saturday.
Hey Y-Bo, Jet here. Hi Miss Loy.
Mom asked me to share that… “by golly, you’ve got it!” 🙂
I love that poster too! But that title…. now I’m singing David Bowie in my head!
Hey Rumpy, Jet here. Hi Miss Jen.
LOL… Mom asked me to share that she forgot about that song… she likes Bowie, too!
Mommy couldn’t agree more! People call her a slave to the animals (US!) but she says she’s a happy slave!
Hey FOW, Jet here.
They probably say stuff like that behind Mom’s back… to which she would get all the catitude that Puffy taught her and say, I DON’T CARE! 🙂
Well said…we can easily say ‘ditto that’!
Hey Sage, Jet here.
Jetty Kisses and JJ hugs for all the humans, right Sage???
Guess you (and the great comments) have pretty much summed up life with furkids! Love it and couldn’t exist any other way.
Hey it’s Jet here.
Right on!
Mollie’s are little Diamond 🙂 and she is my best furiend xxooxx
Mollie and Alfie
Hey Mollie, Hey Alfie, Jet here.
Knew you would agree Miss Stella. 🙂
mean’t to put our’s, Jet ..lol xx
🙂
I love it! And I agree 100% I cannot imagine my life without dogs. They complete our family and bring so much joy! I also like this quote that floats around:
“No outfit is complete without a little dog hair.”
Have a great weekend!
Hey Cooper, Hey June, Hey Buddy, Jet here. Hi Miss Laura.
Love that quote Miss Laura! Mom asked me to share that she totally agrees with your words, too! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Your mom has some great answers to those questions! I grew up with dogs, so for me think it would just be weird not to have one. I’ve only ever had 3 dogs. 2 shelties and 1 pitbull. My venture with Shiner is very different than living with Shelties to say the least lol…
Hey it’s Jet here. Hi Miss Ann.
Mom wishes she grew up with K9s and/or felines… there was a family allergy problem. Mom says lucky, lucky you! 🙂
For the 2 legged members of our household, selling the house would be the smartest thing we could do. There are only 5 good reasons to stay. They all have 4 legs and a tail. What apartment or condo would welcome all 5? So as long as it’s our choice we’ll stay. We made a promise to all 5.
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, New Year.
Dorothy
Hey Mistletoe, Hey Hitch, Jet here. Hi Miss Dorothy.
So good to hear from you. Hoping your holiday time has gone well so far.
Mom is now in that place, too… people so easily say, so, you’ll “get rid of the dogs (and cats before they crossed this year)” and move into a condo… Mom did this “HUH?” face!
Wishing you and yours a very HEALTHY and Happy New Year filled with joy and abundance.
Hi sweet Jetty – your Mom couldn;t have said it better!! The joy, happiness, laughter, and pure love received from a fur family member is priceless and well worth swiffering several times day!!!
Hope you and Mom are feeling better!
Hey it’s Jet here. Hi Miss Wendy.
You said it beautifully yourself Miss Wendy!
We’re working on it… 🙂
Truer words have never been spoken!!
Hey Golden Pines Gang, Jet here. Hi Miss Kim.
Mom asked me to share a big thank you. 🙂
You put the questions asked by people without a dog or cat. The answers are how everyone with a dog or cat would answer. I’m glad I’m not the only on who feels that way.
Hey BJ, Jet here. Hi Miss Lynda.
Mom says maybe that’s why they call us “dog/cat people”???
Wow! That is pretty cool! My Mommy can not imagine life without Cats and Dogs. she has had them all her life!
Kisses
Nellie
Hey Nellie, Hey Kozmo, Jet here. Hi Miss Penelope.
Mom would have too, if not for family allergies and schooling and housing forbidding pets. (crazy people… forbidding pets!)
Mommy totally agrees with that last sentiment – the joy we bring her – PRICELESS.
Hey FaRaDaY, Hey Maxwell, Hey Allie, Jet here. Hi Miss Lisa.
Maybe we should make a commercial, like that … you know… card thingie!!!
My mom has seen that quote a couple of times, too, and she loves it! She says it’s right on the money. Of course what humans get from us canines is a priceless treasure!
Also, we’ve been so busy this week, we’ve barely seen the inside of our house. We wanted to say thank you so much for your beautiful comment on our Christmas post! You and your mom are aces in our book, Jetty!
Bunny
Hey Bunny, Jet here. Hi Mrs. T.
We knew you would feel the same way! 🙂
No worries at all… thank you for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed our comment. You, Blueberry, Morgan, Kuster and Mr. T are the full deck in our book!!! (tried to keep in the same vein, Bunny and Mrs. T!)
Have a Happy, Healthy and Abundant New Year…
**waves paw** Hey Jet it’s Badger Boo here what a great post your mum is great, would you mind if I added a link to this post? Mummy is writing a post about the joys of sharing your life with us doggies and all my fluff BOL x
Hey Badger Boo, Jet here. Hi Miss Dawn.
Gosh, thanks so much for saying such complimentary thingies about our post and my Mom. (Little Miss Happy Happy and I agree, she’s great!) We would be totally honored to have you link. We’re so pleased to make your acquaintance. 🙂
Hi Jet it’s BB here again, Thank you, as soon as its done I’ll get the hoomum to let you know xxx
Hey BB, Jet here. Hi Miss Dawn.
Sounds like a plan! 🙂
Dogs are a bjillion times better than diamonds
Cotton
Hey Cotton, Jet here.
I know, seems so utterly obvious! 🙂
What a great post. 🙂
Hey Hiro, Hey Suki, Jet here. Hi Miss Dianda.
Well thank you so much. 🙂
Super post!! I cannot imagine life without my precious fur family. Happy New Year to you all! Hugs and nose kisses
Hey Chancy, Jet here. Hi Mumsy (Mag) and the Felines.
Thanks ever so much… Mom can’t either…
Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness and abundance. 🙂
Absolutely love this post!! Mummy says the same about my fur:-)
Hey Misaki, Jet here.
Great Mummies think alike!!! BOL! Happy New Year!
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Diamonds are so boring. My dogs and cats make my life so much happier 🙂 We can’t imagine our life without them!
Hey Cali and the Felines. Hi Miss Julie.
Mom asked me to share that she feels the same way… unless the diamonds are naturally colored… whoops, she digressed! Same here. Did you notice how much Cali and I resemble each other? Blows Mom away, each time we visit your blog! 🙂