We searched high and low for a dog for my dad and I came upon Candy at the Ojai Humane Society. My friend Loree actually paid all the fees which was really sweet of her. My dad was smitten within 24 hours.
The one thing I learned early, is that no matter how much he tries to deny it, my father loves dogs, and cats and kids. Trust me he will DENY it. “No, I don’t need a dog.” “No, I don’t want a cat.” “Yes, kids are annoying” But every single pet that has been taken home, before long, he has a smile watching them and enjoying their company.
Kids were the same way. When I was younger, he would always talk about how much he didn’t like kids, but I’d watch and see a neighbor’s son following him around the yard while he mowed and trimmed and pulled weeds and he’d engage in conversation as he’d become a mentor (perhaps unintentionally). And then of course later, when his granddaughter was attending kindergarten, he volunteered. Sure you could say he volunteered because Sydney was there, but then why did he continue for years after she was gone?
The truth is, he’s just a softy!!!
Pam
