Shay Loves So Hard

It’s hard to believe that Shay turned 12 last month. To us she is still “the puppy.” On his way into the office yesterday a woman who works in the daycare in Russ’ building stopped him and asked where the puppy was. Russ used to be able to slip into work unnoticed, but not now that he is associated with Shay. Even the ladies at the dry cleaning drive up want to know where she is when she is not in the car.

We have discovered something about labradoodles recently that is true to Shay. The older they get the more attached and needy they are, as well as the more anxiety ridden. This is not a good thing, but we endure her need to be with us at all times, especially with Russ.

We never have a moment when we wonder where she might be, because she is as close to you as she can be. No complaining about being so loved. It’s the best thing in the world. I wish everyone felt this much love.