Llano's Birthday

So much for keeping up with the blog.  And, my last post about looking forward to summer?  WHAT WAS I THINKING?  It has been the worst summer ever (weather-wise). 

Anyway, this post is about my sweet Llano.  13 years ago this weekend, while visiting the Llano River in Llano, TX, we found her.  If it had not been for Sara, who saw the poor thing laying at the side of the river and went over to pet it, I would not have her today.  I wouldn't have even thought of going over to the dog, much less feed her from our ice chest and put her in my car.  She was going to take her to San Antonio to the humane society.  If it hadn't been for john... John said I should keep her.  With every intention of just keeping her for a while, I agreed.  If it hadn't been for Tina.....Then, Tina, my roommate, also fell in love with her.  She agreed to let her stay (even though we weren't supposed to have pets at our Austin rental house).  She even kept her for a month and took her to work with her while I was finding a place to live in Arlington.  The rest is history.  When I finally did find a place in Arlington, I lived in some scary duplexes just so I could have a yard for her!  The person who didn't even want a dog, much less an inside dog, found myself letting her sleep in my room at night to protect me!  Now, she is in all the time.....

Sounds very melodramatic, but it is amazing how much a dog can change your life!!  I love her and she is so much a part of our family!  Even Granny calls her her "Granddog".  She is a very special dog.  Happy Birthday Llano!!