My dog is near me more often than not. She has become an extension of me and that bond has only been strengthened over this past winter because she has been able to come to work with me when the lodge is quiet. It may seem like an unnatural relationship to those who do not understand the dynamic between human and canine but I cannot imagine my life without her.
My two best friends were visiting over the past weekend and Callaway and I got to spend some much-needed time reconnecting with them. It was great to see them and know that my puppy is just as fond of them as I am.
On Saturday morning while I was working, “Auntie Sami” had offered to take Callaway for a walk to her cottage which is a few short kilometers from the lodge. A short time later, my cell phone rang and my heart missed a beat when I saw the number. It was Sam and my brain automatically switched into panic mode. I immediately began to formulate scenarios of what had potentially happened to my dog even before I answered the phone. I calmly picked up the call and heard that Callaway was nowhere to be seen.
I trusted that she was fine but, being the protective mother I am, I sprinted across the parking lot to my car and began the short drive to the cottage. Before I was even halfway out the first road, I saw a very familiar black shape in the middle of the road. I slowed my car, whistled and watched as a ton of loyalty on four legs came sprinting down the road. She jumped into the car and we made our way to the cottage to pick up Sam and tell her everything was fine.
Poor Sam was still searching for Callaway when we pulled up beside her. As it turns out, Sam had deemed that everything in her cottage was fine and made a comment to my dog about going back to find mommy. When Sam bent down to tighten the straps of her snow-shoes, Callaway had taken it upon herself to do just that and began running back to the lodge to find me. She was out of Sam’s eyesight before Sam had stood back up and she was smart enough to make the necessary turns and follow the two roads back to the lodge.
I wish everyone could have the opportunity to have a dog. I wish everyone could experience that type of loyalty and unconditional love. I’m not her pack leader. I am her family.
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They are such great loving companions. Watch out for my Hound making an appearance this week. He is an absolute love too. Your image of Callaway is wonderful and sums up the dog’s loyalty well. Enjoy your week, MM 🍀
Thank you….and same to you. I’ll look forward to seeing your Hound. 🙂
Yes! This!
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The Red Man sends Paw Snaps and Twirls to you and Callaway – all of us at Casa de Canterbury are very happy you have each other. It is the best family.
It sure is….and Callaway sends smiles back to Casa de Canterbury.
I love my dog! I work from home, so he has a bed under my desk for when I’m in there. And, he has a bed in the corner of the kitchen next to his food bowl for when I’m in there cooking! 🙂
I love the days my puppy can come to work with me. She is passed out on my office floor as I type!
That’s amazing! People wonder how sayings about how they’d rather be with their pets than other humans comes around but this story is a great example of why. It is total unconditional love and affection from one being to another (human or otherwise). I never could understand how people can underestimate pets (or children for that matter – though that’s another conversation). They’re so dang smart (most times lol)! I’m so glad you found your friend. It is truly amazing how attached we become but then again it seems a bit natural when you spend the PROPER time taking care of them and they of you. 🙂
Yes, I so agree with all of that. 🙂
Very sweet! I am glad she was safe and sound.
Me too! I do not want to even think about any other outcome.
This story made me go “Awww!” What a beautiful dog — both inside and out.
She has left paw prints on my heart. 🙂