On Saturday I posted this photo of Gidget on Facebook. It shouldn’t amaze me anymore how much people love animals. But yet, I was chuckling when it reached over 300 likes in no time at all. Last I looked, it was at 373 likes.
I must admit, I do love this picture of her – well, actually, I downright adore it! I also love how she feels in this sweater – like a little stuffed sausage that I just want to cuddle all day long! It really does fit her perfectly.
And the story behind it is one of kindness, so I thought I’d share here too, in case you aren’t on Facebook.
I was at our local farmers market on Saturday with Gidget when a mom and daughter who had a table set up with knit caps, scarves, and mittens, stopped me to ask about Gidget.
The mom told me about her dachshund, named George. She adopted him from a woman who does her hair who needed to find him a new home. George wasn’t getting along with the other dog the hairdresser had. Turns out, he is meant to be in a one dog home.
George, his new mom told me, is similar in coloring to Gidget, but flipped in colors. Meaning he is more black with gray and brown spots. I pictured him in my mind and thought what a lovely couple George and Gidget would make.
We all talked “doxie talk” and how much we admire the breed. And then I was ready to move on, so I said my goodbyes and how it was really nice chatting with them.
I had only walked a few feet when I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. It was the daughter who I had just been talking with. She said, “I want Gidget to have this.”
She handed me a dog sweater, which I hadn’t even seen on their table, she said,”I told my mom that I thought Gidget needed to have this.”
I was so touched by her kindness. And I told her it is actually the very first sweater Gidget has. She usually wears fleece coats, but I was thankful for the beautiful sweater.
Now every time I put Gidget in this sweater I’ll be reminded that there is good in this world and how blessed I feel to have been touched by this kind lady and her mom.
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