Words just don't describe...

[Freedom]

Aw such sweet photos, and Malone does look so loving and calm!

I love each of my dogs, in different ways. Well I guess that makes sense; their personalities are different. They are both velcro dogs, but that is synonymous with "bichon frise."

Sugar is my first dog I have owned as an adult. Which makes her special right there. She loves to snuggle, and believes she can never have enough petting. She gets this coy look, leans against me, rolls over and asks for tummy rubs; after I've already been petting her for 10 minutes.

Lacey is the tomboy, more rowdy and bouncy (but not loud; neither girl is a barker). But after she has expended all that energy, all she needs in my lap to nestle in. She MUST sleep with me at night, snug tight up next to me, even in the summer heat. She scooted out under the fence once and got herself lost; she was missing for about an hour and a half, a neighbor carried her home. Since then, she always keeps an eye on me, hasn't gone under the fence again. It scared HER as much as it did us!

[ramanth]

Awww what adorable photos and sweet stories. I can't believe a stuffy still lives.

I love it when the kitties are cuddling calmly with the dogs. And the other day, Logan snuck some bites out of Kia's food while she was eating! I just couldn't believe it.

[K9karen]

*Sigh* I know how you feel. I miss Cody everyday and sometimes I laugh at the memories, sometimes I cry 'cause I miss him so much.

But he "brought" me Mz Logan, who has bloomed from a frightened, playless little girl, into a raving beauty, full of fun and curiosity and love. I agree, those big "browners", as I call them, do me in every time.

With Cody, I used to dwell on how long I'd have him, etc., but refuse to do that with Mz Logan. It makes every day easier (for me). I'm so grateful for every second I'm with her. My only hope is that, whenever her time comes to leave, it's easy on her.

LOVED your pictures! How precious and sweet..both Lydia and Malone! What a cute pair! Lots of kisses and hugs on Malone for being such a good, understanding darling. And of course, the same schmooshy kisses on Lydia!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

That's adorable! He looks like such a sweet, gentle boy.

As far as mine go, I too find it hard to put into words. They're my life - especially Dance. I don't know what I'd do without her, especially after losing Tango a couple months ago. Having her around has helped a lot, though I still miss Tango more than anything and always will. Dance is just such a good girl and I can't begin to explain just what she means to me.

[shais_mom]

what precious pics Anna.

I just look into Keegan's deep brown eyes and I just can't help but fall in love all over again.
I love each of my pets in their own degree. I have a strong special bond with Kylie and Keegan and Kloe. My soul is truly with Keegan and Kylie tho.

[Pam]

Anna these pictures are precious. Don't worry we all understand feeling warm and fuzzy. Lydia is a lucky girl to have such a big ole sweet friend to grow up with.

My daughter has a similar situation with Harlee and Jeremy. Jeremy is now 18 months old and has been able to take bones and toys out of Harlee's mouth at any time since Day One. In fact if Harlee sees him coming she will often let go of what she is playing with. I must admit that it is a little disconcerting to me to see Jeremy put a chewy in his mouth that was in Harlee's mouth just moments before!

I love both of my dogs in different ways. Ripley is my velcro dog and we have a very, very deep bond. My husband refers to him as "my" dog and that is not something that he has ever said about any of our other dogs in the past.

Bella is more independent than Ripley. She doesn't have to be right up against me but she does need to be in the same room. She is my deep "thinker" of the two, and has an uncanny way to manipulate me.

They are both special in their different ways. I know exactly what you mean when you say that you are missing Emerson and worry about the future with Malone. Dogs' lives are way too short and every now and then I will think about "when they leave." I just try to push it out of my mind because I don't want anything to spoil the "now."

Oh, and I am smiling at the fact that Malone is still playing with a stuffed toy that you have had so long. Unfortunately my Bella is a stuffy murderer so I can't even begin to relate to that!