My BabyGirl

In the beginning of 2004 my father died, I was 8 years old and my world was falling apart, he always made me feel safe and appreciated. I love and miss him so much, but things eventually worked out for the better.

In October of 2004 I was hanging out at my moms work, behind was a small family owned Video Rental place, a teen from the family came up to the store and asked us if we knew anyone wanting a puppy, he had a few he needed to find homes for or his father would kill them.. In my home town in Alaska, the closest animal shelter was over 100 miles away. A bullet was cheaper than driving 100 miles to say the least..

I immediately started begging my mom for a puppy, I needed it, seriously, I really needed it! The dog really needed me too. Money wasn't an issue at this point, or my mum wouldn't let me spend my social security check ruthlessly. I continued to beg and plead until finally she said those sweet words "I'll think about it" , I was content with that answer and left to my friends house for the rest of the evening.

My moms truck came roaring around the corner into my friends driveway nearly 8 hours later, she walks in as I am getting my boots on and says "I have a surprise for you" at this point it wasn't a surprise, I knew she got me a puppy. I ran to the truck to find a sleeping angel laying quietly on the seat, barely aware of my presence.

This was the beginning of our life together. I was in awe, so delicate, and loving, cuddles, my life would be forever changed. I have never once regretted getting her.

Yes, cleaning up puppy pee & poop was no fun, but it was worth every bit of turd I endured.

She's gone on many adventures with me, flying back and forth from Alaska to the East Coast atleast 3 times, driving and living in Florida for 6 months, countless hikes, new dog friends, and people we've met along the way all shaping who we've ultimately became. We understand each other, and even communicate with our voices.
Yes, my dog talks to me, literally.

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I know I would never have been able to get a dog when my father was around, to obtain something of equal value must be lost. So quite literally, when one door closes another one opens..