Love for LeeMee

I never understood people who didn't want to move because it would disturb the pet that was laying with them . . . I SO get it now! Right now as I type this I have a little chihuahua named Killer sleeping next to me, well kinda on top of my hip. And you guessed it, I don't want to disturb him. I wish I could add audio so you could hear the cute little noises he makes when he sleeps. Anyway, this post is not about him. This post is about a realization I had today that I am now a person who loves animals. I never hated animals but I never really got attached to them either. Growing up I usually had a pet but it was never mine. I never did most of the taking care of or nurturing of the animal. I would be sad when they passed away or ran away (I had a kitten named Katie who ran away. She did not want to move to Orlando) but . . . I don't know. This feeling I am experiencing is different. I have this person in my life who is one of the most amazing human beings I have ever met. The compassion and caring she has for all living things is inspirational. I see all living things differently because of her.  She has 4 dogs. They have become my dogs too. I take care of them and love them like they are my own. Most nights I have 1 or 2 of them sleeping with me and when I don't, I miss them. Well, a week ago she rescued a dog that was left alone and not being taken care of properly. She was named LeeMee. LeeMee was brought home and lived with us for the week. She slept in my room. Now, I will be the first to admit sometimes I was annoyed with her, but that never really lasted long. Today, she was brought to a pet adoption place to be given a good home where she is going to be loved beyond imagination. I didn't expect to feel attachment feelings towards her, but I do. I miss her. I got sad when I walked into my room and saw the crate there knowing she wasn't going to be sleeping there tonight. Earlier today, she was sitting with me cuddled up on a park bench and I just looked at her and told her I would miss her. I got a picture with her today right before we dropped her off. Look at that face. How could you not fall in love with her.