My sweet dog, Bella, has a splendid personality. Her nature is patient and loving. She’s generous with other dogs, allowing them a time or two of less-than-stellar behavior. I think she has higher expectations for us humans.
Fourteen pounds of love!
There’s a lot that I love about Bella. She brings me joy and laughter, comfort and love, and all the amazing wonderful feelings we dog lovers get to experience.
On a most personal level, I am moved by Bella’s way of expressing her needs. Particularly when she focuses on peace in our home and family.
Bella knows when I feel frustrated. In fact, she knows and has a strong sense for all emotions. She not only senses my emotions, but others’ as well.
My adult son and I have been coexisting for more than a year in my studio apartment. He has his own place, but has been staying with me part of the week for a nearby job. We’ve been in a limbo as a result, but are living this way by choice for now. There’s advantages to our arrangement, but a downside is the space doesn’t allow for much privacy. As a result, sometimes we get on each other’s nerves.
Bella will not stand for either of us raising our voices or an argument she deems is going too far. She barks in a loud way, looks upset, and runs to her bed. This behavior sends a message to my brain and heart. I promptly quiet my voice, as I’m most often the one who first verbalizes frustration. My son tends to hold his tongue.
I am incredibly grateful to Bella. Her ability definitely keeps peace. She loves us very much. I guess it’s simply her nature, but she’s like a child who needs her people to be okay. I get that.
Dogs are amazing companions. Every one I’ve had in my adult life has had a unique attribute that I need. Bella is sweet as strawberry pie. Still, when she needs something like a walk, she certainly knows how to ask. She knows how to ask for food. She also knows how to make sure her people are okay.
Dogs are teachers. Us humans have only to listen and learn.
Thank you for visiting my blog, DOGKISSES!
Michelle and Bella.
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Posted by thomasstigwikman on December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Bella sounds like a wonderful and very nice dog. It is great that she likes other dogs. Dogs are sensitive to the feelings and stress of their owners.
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Posted by Sue Dreamwalker on November 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Hi Michelle… So happy to see you over at Dreamwalkers, and good to know you will be enjoying the red cabbage recipe again this Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and I hope you and Bella are well…
Sending you much love and many blessings xx ❤ xx
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Posted by Sue Dreamwalker on February 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
What a lovely post Michelle….
I couldn’t sleep its 2;46 am here, and so got up to make myself a herbal tea.
And who do I find, YOU, my friend.. So lovely to see a post from you… If I missed others I have not been so much in WP as often..
I know small spaces can certainly be restricting, and we all of us need our own private spaces…
I hope you and your Son are well. And I think our pets, are more than just our friends, they also guide us.
I know through my own experience.. I feel our animals are more telepathic than we realise too.
Bella came to you when you needed her most… And she does indeed sound like a peace keeper.. And also one that loves you.
My own wise Cat whom chose us, I have just let out, as he gently woke me pawing my face, I am waiting on him to come back as I sip my tea…
He understands I think every word I say to him… And he has kept me sane this last few years..
Much love dear Michelle… Look after yourself… Sending love and hugs your way xx ❤
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Posted by DOGKISSES on February 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Hello Sue! Thanks for your lovely comment. So glad you woke up and saw my post. Perhaps your kitty woke you just in time!
Dogs will always amaze me. I almost took a short trip last night. Bella behaved in such ways to let me know it wasn’t time. I fell all the way backwards at the top of my stairway just after she communicated. I didn’t get hurt, but am sure glad I didn’t go in the other direction. So, again, thank you Bella!
I tried having a kitten once when my son was little. He couldn’t stop sneezing. That’s when we got a dog instead. Plus, I felt that a cat would get away and I’d be sad if something happened. Now, I know cats can understand their people the same way dogs can.
We are doing pretty well. We both need to move. Living in a rooftop apartment is for youth!
Hope to visit your blog again soon. I hope too that you and your family are doing well. Take good care, my friend. You have a place in my heart forever.
Love to you and your sweet kitty too,
Michelle and Bella.
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Posted by Sue Dreamwalker on February 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I am glad you are okay from that trip backwards, thank goodness you didn’t fall down the stairs… Thankfully you have Bella…
And we are thankful we have Biscuit our cat..
He has just curled up nice and cosy for the night…
Lots of love xx
Sue xx
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Posted by thomasstigwikman on February 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
You are right, dogs are amazing companions. Bella is very cute.
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Posted by DOGKISSES on February 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Indeed! Thanks!
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