The Dog Hugs --- Yes She Does!

By now you've seen the photo of ISABELLE which I've captioned "Our Hugging Great Pyrennes". You may be wondering about that caption.



We got this Great Pyrenees from a rescue vet and brought her home on a rainy stormy day. What we didn't know is that she is terrified of thunder. So the first time we took her into the back yard, a big clap of thunder startled her and she jumped into the pool! From that auspicious start, we began to try to build her confidence (after we dried her off and begged her to come in the house)


Now months later, she's still afraid but now she stays close to us and she hugs.

The Dog Hugs --- Yes she does!

She's too big to sit in your lap. She's too overpowering for picking up. But she doesn't let it stop her. She gets up next to you and hugs. If you are standing, she leans on your legs and if you are sitting, she lays her head against your knee. She lays in the hall (its safe there :) and every once in a while she gets up and comes wherever we are and hugs us a while.

There's something wonderful about the unconditional love of a big 'ol white ball of fur. Excitement when we get home and hugs when things are slow.

Who have you loved in your home today?