Charlotte . . . you've been around the block, so to speak.
Can you give me your take on a few things?
Why of course . . . ask away!
Well, lately it seems that your world has been turned upside down.
You had puppies at the age of ten, and found yourself in
a new home less than 24 hours before they were born.
How come you seem so happy?
Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.
Despite the fact that I have undergone a lot of changes in the
last few weeks for an old gal . . . I already decided to be happy.
Each day is a gift and as long as my eyes open,
I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories
I've stored away . . . just for this time in my life.
No one is in charge of my happiness but me.
How do you feel about having puppies at age ten?
How would you feel if you had a human baby at age 70? Ouch!
Having the pups wasn't very much fun . . .
but all I have to do is look at their little excited,
wiggling bodies and my heart melts.
I guess the other bad thing is my sagging teats.
But, hey, I like to take each day as it comes.
Every day I can open my eyes is a blessing and I am so grateful for it.
[Comment from RosieVi the Shy:
They'll go back up, Charlotte! Trust me on this.]
If you had one piece of advice to give your pups, what would it be?
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
Lick their faces instead.
Have you thought about what kind of new family you would
like to adopt after you are finished raising kids?
Well, they would have to be absolutely head over heels crazy about me.
They would have to love to give scratches behind the ears and belly rubs.
I like rawhide chews, too . . . and cottage cheese &
yogurt added to my kibble. And . . . I almost forgot . . .
they have to like slow walks and let me sniff & explore while we walk.
I am not high maintenance. I just like the simple things.
If you could be granted one wish, what would it be?
Oh, that's easy!
I would love to have a day at the doggie spa to get a haircut & a bath.
That ought to make me feel good!
What words of wisdom could you give to us humans?
Well, actually I have two things.
First, believe in miracles . . . they do happen.
My life, my pups, and my soon-to-be new family are all living proof!
Second, forgive everyone everything.
This includes forgiving yourself.
Living in your past means that you are not living in the now . . .
and now is all that really matters.
And one more thing . . . a wise old owl once told me that all that
truly matters in the end is that you loved.
Charlotte, do you know that you are one amazing Airedale
and any family would be lucky to have you in their lives?
Aw, shucks, I really appreciate your saying that. Thank you!
MAUREEN TATE:
This is so beautiful and so wonderful and I would adopt her in a minute except I am in Canada.
But I know she will get the home she so truly deserves.
She is an awesome girl and any family would be so fortunate to have her in its life.
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