🎵 “Did you ever have to finally decide?
And say yes to one and let the other one ride
There's so many changes and tears you must hide
Did you ever have to finally decide?”
~ The Lovin’ Spoonful, 1965
This first image is not a photo. It’s a computer-made picture representing what it’s like to pick one photograph out of the thousands that I took in 2024.
Photo of the Year
Charlie’s expression is basically how I feel about some things that happened this year. And his pictures always get a good response because he’s cute. His occasional posts are more popular than mine!
Charlie‘s presence has changed my life, not always for the better. His anxiety has been a huge problem for both of us. Medication did not help him so I’ve been trying to condition him without traumatizing him. He still has separation anxiety, although he doesn’t have the meltdown that he used to have. He still gets upset riding in the car. Right now, my car is at the dealership getting the seatbelts and armrests repaired where he chewed them in his nervousness.
He came from an awful situation, a huge breeding facility that got shut down by the government because they did not treat the beagles well. I’m fairly certain that he was taken from his mother too early. Many of the Envigo beagles have anxiety.
He’s been with me for over two years and he’s done well in many ways. In other ways, it’s been baby steps all the way.
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Really mess with the photos!!
ReplyDeleteVery representative picture!
Charlie in this photo is great!
Great post!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't just read the lyrics they made me start singing. Thanks; it's always good to have a song in your heart. Oldie but goodie.
You pick a great photo of Charlie, it is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI hope Charlie continues to improve, he is in a loving home now. Take care, have a wonderful day!
Charlie was fortunate that you selected him and that you have been so patient. His life certainly took a turn for the better when you entered it.
ReplyDelete...it hard to have only one!
ReplyDeleteCharlie is a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteGood choice, and I got a kick out of your generated dilemma photo! You have a lot of patience with Charlie...he's definitely with the right human.
ReplyDeleteCharlie is the best and he is very lucky that you gave him a home.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Charlie has definitely left his paw prints on your heart—and your car! It's amazing how these little furballs can bring so much joy and, at times, challenges into our lives. Dealing with Charlie's anxiety must be tough, but it also shows just how deeply you care for him.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a sweet photo of Charlie. Our dog had been badly abused before we rescued her at a year old. She settled down eventually but I remember the trials and tribulations she had. I think you are wonderful for rescuing her. It is not an easy task. I think I told you, maybe, that one of my nieces rescued and fostered beagles from this same facility. The poor things were a mess but she wouldn’t let them go until she had found the right person. Sounds like Charlie found his :)
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