"Life List" for your Dog

by Peggy Huscher


"Boomer’s Bucket List" by Sue Pethick, is what I am listening to at the moment, during my dreaded house chores. Boomer is diagnosed with heart disease at age 5, with just a short time to live. His owner sets out on a car trip to spend their remaining time together finding things that Boomer enjoys doing.

This got me thinking, so I did a google search for canine bucket lists. There are a lot of dogs out there with lists. :) It did my heart good to see that my Wolfie has done a good share of what is on many a dog’s list. He has gotten married, won a Halloween contest, been in a parade, learned agility, received his canine good citizen award, been to a Yappy Hour, rode on a bicycle, visited nursing homes - to name a few. Still, there are plenty of things remaining for him to do! He has not ridden in a convertible or a boat. I don’t know how I will manage it, but somehow I want him to “see” the beach and smell all the wonderful smells that go along with walking along the shore. And we simply must try to make it to Woofstock!

I don't like to think of this list as a bucket list-who wants to think of end times? Instead, I call it our life list. It’s a list to enrich my dogs life and to create lasting memories. Every dog’s list will be different depending on their personalities and abilities. Wolfie’s list takes into account that he has no eyes. Although that makes very little difference, as he would be glad to show you.

Wolfie and I would like to challenge every dog owner to make a life list. Once made, please email me or share it on our Facebook page!



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