Living with 9 dogs there are lots of special moments to be had around my house! But I would like to share a very special moment that happened last week as a part of Nature’s Recipe® #RecipeForMoments.
Approximately 11 days ago I had to undergo surgery on my sinuses for the 4th time, number 11 total surgeries. Though I don’t share to often, I suffer from PTSD and social anxiety disorder among several other invisible illnesses. But it is with Riley’s help that I am able to lead a semi-normal life. Originally I had planned to share those special moments with Riley, but it seems Katie and Daddy had other plans while I was recovering from my surgery. I found these pictures on my camera before one of our weekly photo shoots.
Please note the following images may be disturbing to some! Actually they are only disturbing to me because I am very embarrassed by them. They were taken the day after surgery while I was bundled up in my dogs fleece blankets and Katie looks so messy.
If you were to describe the other Shih Tzus in the house in 3 words it would be affectionate, beautiful and alert. But Katie is different, those 3 words would be independent, beautiful and alert. Affectionate is not in her vocabulary. Though a lot of Shih Tzu owners will tell you how loving their Tzus are, Katie is not one of them. Love doesn’t come easy with this one! But that doesn’t make me love her any less, when she does give love it fills my heart so much I can hardly contain it.
I think this picture says it all , and Katie is saying, “Hey Look! I am taking care of Mommy while she is sick cause I love her sooo much!” I often wonder if she and I are bonded with one another, but that is something I will no longer question.
“It’s time to sleep mommy, but don’t worry I am always by your side, watching over you, protecting you” ~ Katie Shih Tzu
Everyday is such a blessing. Health is such a blessing. With a dog beside you, well life is just perfect no matter what the circumstances are. Remember, a dog is a key ingredient to lifes #RecipeForMoments.
I want to thank my husband, Froggie for taking these pictures while I was recovering from hopefully my last sinus surgery.
Our story is a part of the #RecipeForMoments blog hop hosted by BlogPaws. Link up below to share your story of the bond you and your pet share. What do you think your pet feels in your special moments? Five random U.S. winners who link up their blog post will win a Nature’s Recipe® lightweight collar camera to capture special moments from their pet’s point of view. See BlogPaws for official rules and details.
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awww this is so sweet. I love how she knew that you needed some extra love and was there for you! love this!
— jackie – jade and oak
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This is so beautiful. Life is always better with a pet by your side!
Thank you! She still continues to sit with me at night now that I have recovered 🙂
This is a beautiful post and such a special moment. Kayo was really affectionate as a puppy but she’s such a spazz that affection really just pushes her energy over the top! ;0)
But I do find myself looking for ways to know that she cares about and is bonded with me.
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What a beautiful post! I’m so happy you will no longer question your bond with Katie. She obviously loves her mommy very much. Feel better!
I think it’s wonderful! It always amazed me how pets are great for healing. And just when you don’t think they are as loving, they surprise you. My cat is the same way. She was a stray. Try to snuggle her, even bump heads, she won’t have anything to do with me. But when i am not feeling well, or when i’m am down or especially after I was robbed, she was by my side.
Christie from lifewithbeagle.com
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It is so amazing… just feels my heart with so much love… she is amazing 🙂
What a wonderful story! Our Shih Tzu Arty is both independent and loving. Shih’s are such an interesting breed!!
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They are a little mystery to me 🙂 . My other Tzus are very loving. I think she has a hard time because of her life before me. I got her when she was 2 years old, but she was a complete mess with allergies, infections, etc.
That is such a beautiful story and photos! You two are definitely bonded, and how special it was of Katie to be taking care of you while you recover.
I hope you are still recovering and feeling back to 100% soon. Having dogs to help you through it is definitely a blessing!
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Thank you so much… it’s crazy how sometimes we worry about that special bond and wonder if we actually have it, and then Bang! They let you know in their special little way.
What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing and I hope you are feeling better!!
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Thanks so much. Slowly, it seems as if the more surgeries I have the longer it takes to recover. I slept all day today, now I am awake tonight @ 2:30am!! So it’s been a week and a half and i’m only feeling about 75% 🙁