The Joy Our Dog Brings to Our Lives

By: Barbara Kasey Smith (View Profile)

Ringo has such a powerful personality; he loves people and loves all the attention he can possibly get. When anyone comes to visit, he wraps his paws around their feet, and tries his best to keep them from leaving our house. I must say, he is the smartest dog we’ve ever had. We have to actually spell some words because he will know exactly what we are saying, if we don’t. Jack Russell’s are usually hyper dogs and I’ll not say Ringo is perfect, but he only gets hyper when company is on the scene. I believe part of this problem stems from lack of visitors to our house and a way of trying to protect us. When strangers are around, he doesn’t want anyone in his chairs or in ours and he’ll sit between my husband and me to ensure he’s close enough to us in case something goes awry. 

We feel as though he is our child and we’re amazed at his intelligence. When one of us are sick, he’s there beside us, and every now and then he will nudge our hands for assurance we are alright. Ringo lets us know every day how grateful he is for his food, water, and new toys we buy for him. He never fails to thank us by lapping our arms or hand. Ringo’s one great dog, one of a kind, and one I would hate to ever lose, and in my opinion, Jack Russell Terrier’s have a heart of gold, love their masters, intelligent, easy to train, an excellent companion, a good runner, and one who loves people. As I said before, Ringo has so many good qualities, I could never have asked for a better companion and I’m so glad he came into our lives.

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posted: 07.21.2008
Lynne Perkins
Being dog lovers ourselves, we share your feelings exactly. We had Boston Terriers, three of them, and when they all got so old and died, we were heartbroken. We decided to make a change and get a Yorkshire Terrier, Elvis by name. He is the love of my life. We got a companion for him, Blondie and the both of them worship me. We got a third when we wanted to breed Blondie, he was a rescue from a friend, Pudgy. He is my husband's favorite so we make a wonderful family. They are our children now, since ours are grown and we love every minute we have with them. I hope your little one lives a long time for you and keep bringing you joy. Please take time to read my stories about dogs if they are accepted. The first is a true story of a little puppy we had with 3 good legs. She became a therapy puppy. The other is fiction written to honor our local Humane Society. God Bless you Lynne Perkins
posted: 10.25.2007
Rebecca Brown
What a love...Ringo sounds like a sweetheart!
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