I have to start off by saying that I am and have always been a total dog lover. I have been obsessed with dogs for as long as I can remember. When I was old enough to pick out my own bedroom comforter, I searched high and low to find one with dogs on it. And I did eventually find one. It was tan and red plaid with various breeds of dogs on it. I wish I had a picture. I bet you all wish I had a picture too so you can see the beauty for yourselves. I sure loved that comforter.
When Chris and I first started dating, I would point out every dog I saw to him. He called it my “dog-dar” (instead of radar) because if there was a dog nearby I would always sense it.
So, I’ve decided to embrace my obsession and start a series called Furbaby Friday. Today’s topic: Five Confessions of a Crazy Dog Mom
I remember dog’s names better than I remember people’s
When Chris and I lived in California (we moved to Texas last April) we lived in a townhouse community. Since we did not have a yard, we walked our dog Lyssa several times a day and we tended to see the same people most of the time. I came to know all of the dogs in our neighborhood and I could tell you all of their names but… For the life of me, I could never remember their owner’s names… Is that terrible? I remember dog names but not people names.
Dog Themed Wedding
When we started planning our wedding, I knew right away that I wanted to have a “subtle” dog theme. What better way to feature our furbaby Lyssa than to have a picture of her as part of the centerpieces? That way every guest could see her beautiful face. She was also featured in our seating chart and card box. It took a lot of self control for me to not go “dog wild” with Lyssa decor at our wedding.
Photo Credit: Avant Multimedia
“Wedding” Pictures With Our Dog
Speaking of wedding, I also really wanted to take “after wedding” pictures with Lyssa since she couldn’t be there with us when we said our vows. So a few weeks after we got married, Chris went along with my crazy idea and we got dressed up in our wedding best to snap a few pictures with Lyssa. Didn’t they turn out so cute? It was well worth the stares we got as cars drove by while we were taking pictures.
Photo Credit: XO Yours Truly Photography
After Meals Timeout
Not too long after our wedding, Chris and I bought a house and adopted another dog named Levi. Him and Lyssa are both large breed dogs and I have heard big dogs can get stomach bloat if they eat and then run around immediately afterward. Since I’m super paranoid, I put the cover on our doggie door for 30 minutes after every meal so the dogs are forced to stay inside. Chris calls these “pool rules” which makes me laugh. I don’t know if it actually prevents stomach bloat, but it gives me peace of mind. Does that make me crazy?
Celebrating Every Dog Milestone
I am definitely one of those people that celebrates every dog milestone and brags about them all over social media. Every year on their birthdays, Lyssa and Levi get a special post dedicated to them. Same with their adoption-versary. I know exactly what day of the year both dogs came home with us and I brag about it when it rolls around. Those were great days! But lets be honest, the dogs are all over my Facebook and Instagram even on days that don’t have a special significance. Just because I love them so much.
I Give Up My Own Comfort For Theirs
This one probably goes without saying, but I’ll confess anyways. I give up my own comfort to make sure our dogs are comfortable. The four of us (me, Chris, Lyssa, and Levi) attempt to share a queen bed every night. Most of the time, the dogs beat me to bed and leave a few square inches of space for me. Rather than make them move, I squeeze into a tiny space in bed and convince myself I’m comfortable. Because what kind of dog mom would I be if I made them sleep on the floor?
If anyone had any doubt that I am a crazy dog mom, I’m sure I’ve put that to rest. Our dogs are truly members of our family and I love them like they are our children. And they are, for the time being!
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