He doesn't mourn what he has lost - like all of his vision. Rather, he playfully trots through life full of happiness.
This treat started on his nose, and he launched it when I said the word. He can't catch them anymore but he still loves this game. After he launches a treat, I find it on the ground so that I can hand feed it to him. Yep, he has me wrapped around his dew claw.
The smallest moments with R can touch my heart as they show his innocence and hopefulness. For example, I came into the house after being gone one day this week. I said hi to him (so he'd know who I was). His tail went "thump, thump, thump..." and then after about 10 seconds it went into an unstoppable frenzy of thumps.
When I looked over at him, I realized that his eye was sparkling in a way that I hadn't seen since before his surgery. Even though his eye is blind, it still expresses so much emotion. It is still a window into R's soul. On this day, it was filled with pure Black Dog optimism and joy.
Happy Black Dog Sunday. Every one is precious.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteSo, so handsome, Mr R!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
I love him too... so beautiful so sweet... and I am happy for you and R that he is a happy dog. we humans could learn a lesson from how he lives his life and adjusts to whatever life brings.
ReplyDeleteWe love your black dog too. He sure is a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweetie R, we all love you too R!
ReplyDeleteI love this dog, and we've never even met! Maybe sometimes when you give the release word and he snaps for the treat you could try to instantly drop another one into his mouth so he would be "catching" it? Just a thought :)
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking more about this, and it would take such excellent timing on your part that this could become "KB's Trick"!
DeleteYou'd never guess that eye was blind....it has so much life and love in it. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
R...you have magical powers in every single inch of your handsome body
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Righteousness - Amazing Photos - Capturing His True Character - Thank You So Much For Being The Better Human - And Those Ears - We All Celebrate Another BLK Dog Sunday
ReplyDeleteCheers
P.S. Extra Treats For The Whole Pack
We just adore you, R. You are such a sweetheart♥
ReplyDeleteHis love and enthusiasm show that true inner spirit which is huge , and with your love showing in every word today, ( and always ) we all know that R be the most loved fellow. His depth of perseverance is a lesson to us all out here.May I follow his steps if I lose my sight.XXXXX
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome, joyful face.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that he's so happy and enjoying life!
ReplyDeleteI am facing some of my own health issues right now. nothing like his actually.
ReplyDeletebut just the sight of him enjoying life to the MAX inspires me like none other!
all of them are inspiring. for different reasons! but a most special connection to R!
give them a hug from me will you KB? xo
R touches all our hearts with his optimism and love of life. I try hard on bad days to think of R, what he has gone through and how happy he is. And it makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome boy! I'm so glad he's recovered so well from his surgery. We should all be as resilient as he has proven to be.
ReplyDeleteR...still has such a loving personality,more so than some humans.
ReplyDeleteWe love him too.
♥ Astro and Mitzie
How I wish I could give him a huge hug :)
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your dogs love you so much - you are a wonderful pet owner. You give your all ALL the time.
ReplyDeleteR is an inspiration. He is a miracle dog. A tip of the tail to him.
ReplyDeleteHis precious face melts my heart.
ReplyDeleteOh R, you warm my furry little heart my furiend! I can see the sparkle too! I thinks it's because you loves your pack so much, and they just bring out the joy in your heart. ♥
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
pees: I gots Ma wrapped around my paw too....☺
I love Black Dog reports! <3
ReplyDeleteYou can't help but love this wonderful dog. The way you describe his interactions with you, his happy spirit, his optimism, his courage is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGo, R!!!! <3
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