When I head out for a night on the town with her aunties, I always tell my pup, Lucy: “Mama is going out to find you a daddy! I promise I’ll be home later!” I’ve yet to come home with a um, father, for Lucy, but I don’t think she minds.
She’s just one little ball of happiness, all the time.
When I made the (very, very quick) decision to bring Lucy Liberty into my life, I only thought of how much work it would be. When would I have time to walk her? What if I wasn’t home on time? What kind of food should I feed her? How much will it cost to take her to the vet? What if she wasn’t healthy? How would I take trips? Would anyone want to date a girl with a dog?
But what I instantly discovered was that all of the time, money and stress was worth it for all of the joy she gives me each and every single day. If I needed to fall apart about my dad’s health problems, she would be there to lick the tears off of my face. When I was frustrated with another date gone bad, she would be there to share her squeaky toy with me and bark me into reality. When I just didn’t feel like getting out of bed on a bright, sunny (or cold and snowy) Sunday, she’s snuggle me outside to enjoy the beauty of New York.
From patience to hope, thank you, Lucy Liberty, for teaching me some hard lessons in the most loving way. I’m thankful for you, little pup and can’t wait to have many more woofs and adventures with you!
Here are just a few of my favorite photos this year of you (because we all know I take WAY too many!)
Just helping Mom write her blog…
Valentine’s Day, every single day.
Meeting her Auntie Ash from Boston
Hanging out with her pal Liam
Celebrating Halloween at Mom and Uncle Jim’s annual BYOP(umpkin) party!
Lucy hearts selfies.
I love you, too Lucy!
Dog days of summer
Just relaxing with Uncle Jim and her pal Suzie
Visiting North Carolina for the Fourth of July!
Central Park is my playground.
Happy Mother’s Day, mom!
Spring!
Wine and dine with Auntie M
Merry Christmas with her pal Shorty!
Just snuggling with Grandmommy
Becoming a celebrity in the New York Post – first photoshoot!
Lucy was not in the mood to have her photo taken.
Lucy’s first dog bed from Pottery Barn!
Another selfie, mom?
Fall is my favorite!
Central Park playdate with my auntie K and buddy Dylan!
Just hanging out in Central Park with my Auntie J!
Grandpoppy makes me smile!
I’m two!!!
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How a man treats your dog is also very telling.
My wife’s nephew sadly broke the spirit of our Yorkie, thinking he would make it obedient to him.
The Yorkie had been sweet and delightful, energetic, almost fearless. Now shy and fearful.
And he did it almost just in one afternoon of excessive, inappropriate dominance.
If a man can’t treat a dog well, and know to be respectful of your dog, you also can’t trust him to treat you well.
My Yorkie’s 8th b-day yesterday !
This is precious!! She’s so cute. I adopted my dog six months ago so of course I celebrated the occasion by writing him a letter.
This is precious!! She’s adorable. I adopted my dog six months ago so of course I wrote him a letter to mark the occasion.
Aw, she is so cute! Love the one with the pup and laptop.
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