Dogs improve our health

Most of my blog posts are about teaching in my classroom, but I never want to forget.. that my sheltie-pom Lily teaches me every day too.

Yesterday was National Dog Day :) 8/26/17

To celebrate National Dog Day, I am sharing how dogs improve our health highlighted by PuppySpot.  Do you have a pet? I am so fortunate to have a sweet, intelligent, energetic, clingy pup.  She is a sheltie-pomeranian mixed breed and she is 4 years old.  

Happiness.

I am a teacher and sometimes I work too many hours and get easily stressed.  Coming home to Lily helps me relax and feel content knowing that there's a little pup waiting for me.

Stress.

My sweet pup helps me relieve stress because she is energetic and needs lots of exercise (just like I need!)  She is so good with running along side of me (or walking.. mostly walking!) She keeps me healthy.

Loved.

Most of all... Lily follows me everywhere and is a true loyal companion.  She does not even need to be leashed and I know she will stay with me at all times.  

If you have the time and commitment and love for a dog, it's the best "investment" I have ever made.  I have had at least one dog my whole life, but Lily is my first dog in my own place.  I love her :) If you are looking for a companion, check out the puppies that Puppy Spot has to offer.

Pet Appreciation Week

The first week of June is Pet Appreciation Week, and I missed it!

I was reminded and greeted by Dog Vacay, and I was thinking to myself, "How did I not remember this?!"
I have grown up with 8 pets at a time, and others throughout the years that have captured my heart.  Besides teaching, animals mean everything to me! I love them and wish that more people would care and respect them in this world.



This is me and my sweet Lily, my very first doggie on my own :) She is a sheltie-pomeranian that I got when she was 8 weeks old, and she is almost 1 years old now! I love her so much, and she is definitely a mommy's girl! It's so wonderful to have my sweet girl to come home to after a long day of teaching - I still do work throughout the night, but it's so special to have her by my side and to take a break once in a while! She's extremely smart, energetic, and reliant/caring to me and my boyfriend :]

Below is a picture of my sweet Lily and her bff, an English Mastiff that lives upstairs from us, Bear ! Lily isn't one yet and Bear is four years old... and their size difference is definitely noticeable - but they love each other.  Lily loves to copy Bear, and Bear looks out for Lily.  Animals can really teach us about unconditional love and friendship.  I hope the picture below brings a smile to your face and reminds you that friendships come in all different shapes and sizes - it's the love and kindness in your heart that matters most!

I hope you all had a wonderful Pet Appreciation Week.. I'd love to hear all about your pets.  Have a great rest of the week!