ZION'S SWEET AND TENDER HEART

My Bayfront Park walking friend Susan is the new and  proud "mother" of MAX, a precious Schnauzer Puppy.


I rarely use this word, but he is adorable.

Zion agrees with me.  More so,  he is fixated on, or mesmerized by Max,  showing a wonderful tenderness to the little one.  Zion is like an older big brother who wants to tell a new baby brother  "Don't worry, I'll take care of you".















Z's undeviating, laser focused stare.

I suggested to Susan and her walking companion that they should walk ahead.  Z would have none of it!  He followed as closely as possible.

In the four plus years that Z and I have lived together he has never jumped up on another person.

Once, in the early days,  when I had been away leaving Z in a wonderful Canine Motel, Z showed that he and I were best pals when I returned.   I was seated, and he ran t'wards me,  placing his forepaws on my shoulders.  That was our earliest  bonding moment.

Today  he jumped up on Susan three times, so that he could go nose to nose with his new little brother. Such tender moments.  

All dog owners believe that their pets are the best.  That's how it should be.  But, with those who know Zion well, I truly believe that he has a especial gift of spreading love and joy. For that, as the chief recipient,  I am humbly grateful


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