Puppy love is blatantly apparent everywhere in the Monterey area.  Back in the Midwest, where I am from originally, dogs are treated like, well, dogs.  You see them in dog parks, or walking on trails with their humans, or occasionally you will see a service dog in a traditionally “humans only” place.  In Monterey County, dogs are treated a little differently.   When I first moved here, I remember walking through the Whole Foods Store in Monterey and being shocked when suddenly a Pomeranian poked its head out of a handbag held by the lady standing in front of me.  Far from being excluded from human gathering places, dogs are instead embraced and treated like family.

From Doris Day’s Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea to Wine Tasting Rooms in Carmel Valley Village, to beaches, stores, and more, dogs are EVERYWHERE here.  Stores place dog water bowls outside their doors for parched pooches.  There is even a psychologist in Carmel for those dogs who need canine counseling.  If you come to Monterey County, you will soon grow accustomed to, and enjoy encountering a bevy of breeds and their owners in nearly every setting.

I will never forget that day.  I was ten years old, and I had brought a puppy home.  My father was telling me that I could not keep the puppy.  I grew up in a home where dogs were not wanted.  I cried, and cried, and cried.  My heart was shattered.  Flash forward twenty plus years, and as an adult, I had a new puppy, a beautiful Scottish terrier named Ally.  Then I added a West Highland terrier named Emma.

Ally & Emma drove with me across six states to our new home in California.  They were able to see the ocean and play on the beach.  They were able to run around on the farm and play with all the other animals.  I am glad they lived out their lives to ages 13 and 14 and were able to experience a beautiful climate where they could be outdoors year round.

I then adopted a German Shepherd puppy named Sasha.

Sasha became my best friend and enjoyed her job guarding the farm and antagonizing the goats and chickens.

Because dogs are so beloved I thought it would be fun to put some dog quotes together for my blog.  I hope you enjoy them.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”~Josh Billings

“Home is where the dog runs to greet you.”~Unknown

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”~Josh Billings

“There is nothing truer in this world than the love of a good dog.”~Will Rogers

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” ~Thom Jones

I am going to end this with a beautiful quote that my friend provided.  “I will never move and not take you with me.  I will never put you in a shelter and leave.  I will never let you starve.  I will never let you hurt.  I will never desert you when you get old, nor will I leave you when you go blind.  If that time comes, I will be there to hold you.  Because I love you, and you are FAMILY.” ~unknown.  This, dear hearts, is true puppy love.

I hope you enjoyed my dog quotes.  Wishing you peace, love, happiness, & warm puppy snuggles.