I had always wanted a dog. I had a couple when I was really little but I hardly remember them. One day my parents said that a friend of the family's dog had a litter of puppies. So we went to check them out. There sure were a lot of puppies and we played with them all and finally the soon-to-be-Blue was chosen! We had to wait a couple of weeks for them to be ready to leave their mother but the day finally came when we could pick up our pup. He is a German Shepherd, Husky, Golden Retriever mix. At first we were going to name him Buddy but it seemed too common. So we named him after his icy-blue eyes. Since then it has been seven years. I remember some good memories like how Blue used to hate going for walks as a puppy until he met another dog who loved going for walks. Now if you say 'walk' Blue runs for his leash. I also remember not being able to sleep one night so I had started down the stairs to sit with my parents for a bit. I overheard them talking about getting rid of Blue, I was so upset that I ran back to my bedroom. The next day my Mom told how someone almost broke into our house the night before after they went to bed. Blue barked and growled until my Dad had come down to see what was wrong. When they look in the back yard there was a guy dressed in dark clothing trying to get back over the fence. Who knows if they guy was dangerous or not, either way Blue saved us and he was allowed to stay.

Blue is a big dog, he doesn't meet many dogs his size and when he does he does he acts all surprised. Sometimes he is afraid of little dogs and will hide behind me but he eventually comes out to say 'hi'. He thinks he is a lap dog and loves to sleep on my lap. It started when he was a puppy and he just never outgrew it the habit, although he outgrew my lap a long time ago. He is friendly, calm & loyal as well as my best friend. Blue has always been there for me when I was angry or upset and never once has he judged me. He is getting older now and our walks are getting shorter but I am cherishing every moment that I have with him.


Love & Hugs,
AngelBear7042
Today's Cat

Name:	Zoey	Age:	Ten months old
Gender:	Female	Kind:	Tuxedo tabby
Home:	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Meet Zoey! She is a ten month old Tuxedo cat. I came across her this summer when she was only a little kitten lost in the woods near our home. She followed us home and she hasn't stopped following me since! She definitely knows who her Mommy is! Contrary to what I would expect with a tiny kitten, Zoey didn't shy away from us at all, but rather climbed right up and started purring and nuzzling my face! She is the most affectionate and lovable cat I've ever had. I could tell she was so grateful to be welcomed into our loving home and given lots of food to eat. Zoey loves to be close and always needs to be touching me with at least one paw. I think it's to make sure I'm not going anywhere when she takes a cat nap. If I need her to follow me somewhere, all I have to say is, "I'm leaving without you," and she runs after me because the poor thing doesn't want to be left alone again. Zoey loves to snuggle up close to me and take naps but she also loves to play! Her favorite toy is her feather stick. She is like a circus cat jumping about three feet up in the air trying to catch this colorful toy. She loves climbing trees and sunbathing outside. Another one of her favorite things to do is sit on the deck next to the bird feeder. She is fascinated by all the birds and insects outside and can entertain herself for hours playing in the yard. She thinks she is a tiger prowling around in the high grass. Zoey is fearless. She always needs to be right in the action, especially when food is involved. She thinks the dining room table is an acceptable place for a nap and loves seeking out the perfect hiding spot from which to plan an attack. She will even take on our dog Tanner! He's less than thrilled over being suddenly pounced on by the cat. Zoey's personality is the best of both worlds. She is such a beautiful and loving cat but also is a playful and loyal companion like a dog would be. She even tries to play fetch in the yard, though she is still trying to figure out how to bring the ball back. She is even a veteran car rider! I never hear so much as a peep from her when we go for rides but sometimes she will stick her paw out of the carrier so we can hold hands. She is always sad when she can't go along but she watches in the window for me to come home and runs downstairs to the door to greet me every time. From rags to riches, this little princess is now very spoiled and living the good life. Not only has she found a loving home and a mommy who adores her, but I have gained a lifelong friend as well.