When my older daughter was a tween I felt it was time to get another dog; thinking she could really benefit from a furry companion. It was around the same time when I was growing up that my family got our Boxer, Tor, who will forever remain in my heart. Tor was there for me and gave me comfort all through those tumultuous teenage years. He was a handsome, majestic dog and I loved him to bits.
Welcoming Delight to the Family
The girls and I were ready but my husband needed convincing, as having to make the choice to put down our last dog down who was suffering had taken a toll on him. I knew I wanted to get a Lab and hopefully a chocolate one as I had loved my dear friend’s sweet girl. I was hoping to get a dog that needed a home and we were able to adopt our dog when she was a year and a half old.
She came with the name Delight.
At first, I wanted to change her name to something more traditional; but, in retrospect her name is so appropriate for who she is. I think my husband tried hard not to get too attached in the beginning. HA! Somehow he ended up being Delight’s most favourite person in our family. I hear their daily interactions and it makes me smile. He adores her too and she is so good for him.
A Pure Source of Comforting & Grounding
Delight helps to deeply comfort and ground my younger daughter. When she wakes up in the morning she goes to be with the dog, throughout the day they play together and snuggle, and at the end of the day, she must say goodnight to the dog. I know that Delight understands what my daughter needs, they have their own special energetic agreement. She adores her dog and Delight is so good to her.
As for my older daughter, she has a bit of a different relationship with our dog. One that may appear to be more distant compared to her younger sister. My older daughter requires far less from the dog but loves having her as part of the family. She keeps asking to take the dog with her away to school; I think she really feels the difference not being with the dog every day. I know they adore each other too, in a way that suits them both perfectly.
The Best Kind of Chocolate
As for me, I take great pleasure in her companionship, her personality, and her facial expressions. How she tries to trick us into giving her 2 dinners. The way she sits funny by the back door. How she clearly prefers to be the only dog in our home. How she’s usually a couch potato indoors and full of energy and adventure outdoors. And how she likes to keep an eye on things outside at night when we sleep. Our very loyal and loving Delight is the best kind of chocolate for our family’s wellbeing and happiness and I hope we are all that and more for her too!
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Nicole