Peppy Kelly

Kelly's back (I took this photo today!)
She's definitely back to her more normal self, only not as crazy as before.
She wants to play, cuddle, bark, go for walks, chase rabbits, sleep on my bed, eat a lot, be nosy and nibble at my food. I'll take this Kelly any day, compared to the sad one I had for a few weeks.

I've been putting some aspirin in her food, and I think it's helping. If it makes her feel better, then I'm all for it.

I'm glad she's back to her former self, because when she's happy, I seem to be happier, too. She just has that crazy, stupid way of always cheering me up. If I need a little nap after work, she knows to just lay next to me and take it easy. If I'm not feeling well, she knows not to pester.

I know she won't live forever, but I'd like her around for awhile yet. I can't imagine not having her or another dog in my life. It's amazing how attached I've become, and its surprised me more than anyone else. When I agreed to take her, it was on a "trial" basis. The deal was that I could give her back if at any time it wasn't working out. Now if someone tried to take her from me I'd probably fight tooth and nail!

Taking her in has definitely changed my life and lifestyle, but I wouldn't want it any other way.