Zingers... that's what I call those little moments when your dog or cat does something that just melts you or makes you fill up with love.
Tella, our blind foster, can sometimes be a pill when she decides it's time to eat (she is unable to tell the normal time anymore) and so you find yourself tiptoeing around her for a late night snack, sometimes turning on the water in the sink to throw off her superdog hearing.
She will whimper and cry out and your heart sinks, because it sounds soooo sad. My wife says I'm a cupcake and fall for it everytime but I can't help it, she's frail, scared and knows her Daddy will rescue her everytime. Holding her, with her head swaying back and forth, knowing that she feels safe in your arms is just a wonderful feeling inside.
Watching daycampers (dogs who come over to stay for a day or two) meld right in to the scene within minutes, and finding you miss them when they are gone.
Watching a once frighten scared little foster IG, suddenly open up and chase the others or grab a toy and bring it to you.
Having your first dog, still bring a toy to you when you come home, pushing his way through all the taller dogs so he can proudly display his gift.
Watching Sophie (our little IG mix) roll on her back, throw her paws over her face, then peek out at you with the biggest grin (yes non-believers, they do smile).
You can be sitting at work, mentally pulling out your hair over some dumb situation and one of these random Zingers will pop up in your frazzled brain and give you a quick respite from the dribbling morass. You sometimes wonder if one of your dogs knows you need something and does a psychic connection to remind you of what is important... coming home, feeding them, petting them and giving them the love they deserve. LOL
