Charlie Bear here.
You are not a loser until you quit.
Something happened to me when I was a year old. I was abandoned and found roaming the streets in Los Angeles, matted with dirty feces on my back end, a snarly attitude of “hey, don’t touch me,” and I snapped at any dog or human who tried to take away food I was lucky enough to get my paws on.
All of those issues could have sent me into a tizzy. Actually, they did for quite a while. But I didn’t give up on myself. And my foster mommy didn’t give up on me either. She worked with me, trained me, and loved me.
Gradually I came out of my funk and let people touch me (I love Dad’s even, soothing strokes); and I don’t growl at people around my food. Mom can even set a bowl in front of me, say “wait,” then lift it back up and put it back down. I have to admit I still don’t like anyone touching my rear end. Those memories of matted, dried stuff that hurt and pulled at my fur have never really left me. I spin and chase my tail periodically, but basically, I’m all right.
I’m not a loser. I’m a winner.
Why? Cause I never quit.
I never quit trying to better myself. Trying to be a good dog. Loving up my new Peeps.
What have you stuck to that makes you a winner because you didn’t quit?
Woofs to you,
Charlie Bear (the rescue dog…)
www.bjtaylor.com
Haven’t seen a new post in a couple of months. Hope and pray all is well.
Melina
All is well and good. Been SO busy, but thank you SO much for inquiring!
All the best,
B.J.
I haven’t seen a post for a couple of months. Hope and pray all is well.
OK, Charlie Bear, so you’re not a loser! Well neither am I but istill have a few issues that I had when my peeps rescued me such as the running in circles as you have.. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get together and run a race sometime? Take Care…
Wags & wuffs..
Beaugie,
Running a race with you, and spinning out to our little hearts’ content, would be awesome!
Take care to you, too,
Charlie Bear
Needed this today! Home teaching. Writing. Running. I adore your positive, encouraging heart, BJ! Love you!
Shawnelle,
Love you like the Dickens, too, says Mom Peep!
Woofs to you and your life,
Charlie Bear
You’re amazing, Charlie Bear. And I’m still a work in progress. No losers here!
Jean,
I’m a work in progress, too! Just like you!
Wiggles and woofs,
Charlie Bear
Charlie Bear, you have so much to teach us!
I almost quit writing, but I didn’t. Actually, your mom peep listened to me and helped me through a rough time a few years ago. I’ll always be grateful to her. She’s an amazing listener–and she loves with her whole heart!
Julie,
Wow…what a feeling between you and Mom Peep cause she says you’ve saved her bacon quite a few times! One in particular when she was really, really low. She says she loves you with her whole heart, too!
Woofs,
Charlie Bear