Kandi :)

Hello again. :)

Today I chose to share with my fellow readers about my newly adopted shadow (she goes wherever I go), a six-year-old labrador retriever, Kandi.

We adopted Kandi in February of this year from one of the two shelters here in Sioux City, Iowa. We were told that Kandi's old owner went overseas a year or two ago (bless his heart) and gave his four dogs to his sister to care for (whom already had multiple dogs). We were told that he found out he had to stay at least another year, and he gave her permission to give a couple of his dogs up for adoption. It must have been pulled on his heart strings to make this decision, but I have to say I'm glad he did, because I love her dearly.

Kandi is a very different adoption. She is by far one of the most appreciative adoptions I've ever had; that's for sure. I have a feeling that her original owner gave her much love and affection, but her (aunt I suppose I'll call her) wasn't so nice to her. Maybe she got frustrated with the amount of dogs she had in town. Who knows...not exactly sure. All I know is that Kandi has exceptionally good manners (most of the time...she did just sneak some of my boss' lasagna today), but she's a little "whoop shy" like somebody has hit or beaten her before. She occasionally cowers at the lift of a hand, or objects. For instance when I brush my hair and reach to pet her, and have a comb or brush in my hand, or if I'm sweeping, and come near her. She's got a great deal of trust in me now, but in the beginning I had to watch my every move, and constantly reassure her.

This chocolate Kandi is as sweet as her name. Her soft brown eyes say everything...you can read those eyes like a book. The way her ears perk up when asked if she wants to go on a W-A-L-K (shhh I can't say it...she could be looking over my shoulder) gives me almost instant energy as if I just downed a Redbull. Kandi goes to work with me quite often, and either naps, plays, or follows me as usual. She is an all around great addition to my family.

I give my entire heart to making each and every one of my animals' lives full of health and happiness, as they give me their hearts, love, and companionship in return.

This kind of chocolate Kandi doesn't melt in your mouth, but melts your heart.

Have a wonderful day,

Jess