Not Mine

So you are probably wonder how two very adorable puppies count for "Not Mine".  Well, here you go.  This post is dedicated to my Jade dog, who I miss so much every day.  She was my 10 year old pittie who we had to lay to rest February 2013 due to a very unexpected illness.  Before I move on, I must include a picture of her beautiful face, so you understand why writing this is hard.

Jade was the very first dog I owned on my own and the very first pit bull I ever owned.  I learned quite quickly how my world was going change for as long as I owned her.  It would always be difficult to find housing.  Parents would pull kids close as we walked by.  I would get into arguments about the breed with people who based their prejudice on something that happened to someone else or a story that they heard.  I was so blessed with Jade in my life.  She made me such a better human.  She opened so many people's eyes and hearts.  I had several friends who wanted nothing to do with her or pit bulls, but once they met her their hearts changed.  She could brighten anyone's day with her huge smile and great cuddles and kisses.  She was such a beautiful soul.  
So now I have a great tiny terrier dog, Mr. Manu, and while he has been a blessing in my life in a totally different way, my heart is still missing something.  I need a pittie in my life.  It is just a part of who I am.  They are a fantastic breed and it breaks my heart that they end up in the wrong people's care.  But I won't spend this blog trying to convince you why the breed is amazing or bring down the energy of this writing by venting about all of the injustices the breed goes through, so let me move on.  Today's theme is "not mine" and I posted a picture of a pittie pup because they aren'e mine- at least not yet.  Once I start feeling much better, enough to be able to run with two dogs, then I will be adding a pittie to our little family.  Mr. Manu needs a little big sister and I need to fill this small hole in my heart that can only be filled by one thing- a pit bull.

I love you Jade and miss you more than words can ever explain.
Here are a few more pictures for you to enjoy!