As a lifelong dog owner and pet care professional, I know that dogs are members of our families with sensitive souls.
I have been lucky enough to have had and known several incredible dogs in my life. My amazing dog Oscar, a shih-tzu rescue, was my first true sidekick!
As with many rescue dogs, he had a background that was less than ideal. His fur was deeply matted, he was overweight, and his teeth and gums were badly infected.
But despite what he endured, Oscar’s calming spirit and unrelenting affection revealed to me his capacity for unconditional love and forgiveness.
My life with Oscar made me realize that the bond shared with our dogs define chapters of our lives, and the chapter Oscar and I shared was a sweet one.