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Monday, December 17, 2018

Golden Shyla

It is truly the best season for sunrise light. As the sun peeks over the eastern hills, it casts a deep red hue on the entire world, including Shyla. Her shadow chases her as she runs to me. This quality of light happens only near the winter solstice.
Not only do I love the light at the solstice but I also love that the days will soon start getting longer.

I now almost constantly get comments from my fellow trail users about how Shyla is transformed. When we first adopted her, she'd hide whenever another person appeared on the trails because she was scared of them. If I didn't point out where she was hidden, the other person wouldn't even know that I had a dog with me.

By contrast, now, she wants to meet almost everyone and even occasionally jumps on someone. Because my neighbors have known Shyla since the beginning, they treat her with incredible kindness even though a jumping dog is usually not a welcome dog. They know that it's a sign that Shyla has come so far.

Look at those clear and honest eyes. They reflect her heart of gold.

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23 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLeanDecember 17, 2018 at 4:59 AM

    Hari Om'
    Well done Shyla!!! hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. LindaDecember 17, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    Good Morning.
    May the Sun always shine on you sweet Shyla and KB.

    ♥ Astro and Mitzie

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  3. MadSnapperDecember 17, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    I am doing a happy dance over this wonderful news of the transformed bashful Shyla... good job Shyla and Mom for helping her overcome

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  4. easyweimaranerDecember 17, 2018 at 7:08 AM

    that's super beautiful... I think you found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in Shyla ;O)

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  5. DukeDecember 17, 2018 at 7:12 AM

    You are a true gem, Shyla♥

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  6. Collie222December 17, 2018 at 7:58 AM

    That's great! I'm sure their kindness helped her come out of her shell. My neighbors aren't dog fans, but the collies don't seem to mind.

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  7. The PadreDecember 17, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    "Look at those clear and honest eyes. They reflect her heart of gold." BRILLIANT

    Cheers

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  8. SandeeDecember 17, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    She needed you so. She needed to be loved and know she has nothing to fear. So precious and such great shots.

    I linked this post to Awww Mondays, because Shyla is a huge Aw.

    Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

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  9. My Mind's EyeDecember 17, 2018 at 9:02 AM

    Shyla found the most loving home in all of Colorado with the most patient mom and Runner and brudder.
    Love does conquer all and OH YES she is GOLDEN!!
    Hugs Cecilia

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  10. Nancy JDecember 17, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    golden all the way to her heart.

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  11. Brian's Home BlogDecember 17, 2018 at 11:31 AM

    Shyla is such a special and loving girl, not to mention beautiful!

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  12. My GBGV LifeDecember 17, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    She is so lucky to live with you to have all the patience and work to get her to this point.

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  13. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenDecember 17, 2018 at 1:28 PM

    beautiful!

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  14. The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 17, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Such a sweet and beautiful girl!!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 17, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    my heart is touched as only a dog can touch it.
    I celebrate your beautiful life darling girl! xoxo

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  16. The Army of FourDecember 17, 2018 at 3:38 PM

    Her eyes say so much!!
    KZK

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  17. Millie and WalterDecember 17, 2018 at 4:34 PM

    You sure are a golden girl Shyla. We are so happy to hear you are feeling more confident these days.

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  18. jank1961December 17, 2018 at 4:45 PM

    We love that the winter solstice is near, and the days will soon get longer. We also love to see how far Shyla has come!!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  19. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 17, 2018 at 5:54 PM

    Oh Shyla, you have gotten so brave!
    Last evening I noticed golden colors outside on the mountain! It was beautiful.. I thought of you, and how you love the golden colors.
    love
    tweedles

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  20. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 17, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    That is just so awesome to hear all those good things about Shyla and how far she has come - ALL due to YOU!!! We have seen an interesting change in Lightning since his injury. Usually when we have family stop by, he would steer clear of the crowd and hang back in a quiet spot. But lately he has been moving right out into the midst of everyone and wanting to be pet. At least something good has come out of this disaster.

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  21. QuinnDecember 18, 2018 at 7:34 AM

    Such a testimonial to patience and resilience! Congratulations to Shyla and to you, KB!

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  22. Idaho PugRanchDecember 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    Oh Shyla we love hearing how far you come sweet girl. You have the best mom in the world
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  23. Tails Around the RanchDecember 20, 2018 at 8:36 AM

    Love that shadow shot.

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