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Meet my new best friend "Sunny" and what a story he is.
The story with Sunny is rather unique and crazy & I think Klaus is smiling down from the Rainbow Bridge and looking out for me. It seems rather ironic that the last journal I wrote I was telling how I had put my beloved German Shepherd to sleep and how I spent my 4th of July spreading out his ashes at his favorite spot in the forest and now I am writing this journal, the next one, to introduce you all to the dog I have nicknamed "Awesome Dog". Then again, this story has a LOT or ironies in it. 

My shutterbug buddy Cheryl and I were photographing the sunflower fields in the middle of "heaven knows where" Colorado, way out on the eastern plains miles upon miles from anywhere. I wouldn't have even been there this night if it hadn't been for my car which had a blowout of epic proportions the evening before while photographing the sunflower fields. So we went back up to retrieve the car and figured we may as well stick around and shoot the sunflowers at sunset. Cheryl was set up in the field shooting the sunflowers, tripod and all when she suddenly heard a noise coming right from behind her. She turned and looked and found this little doggy laying down right at her feet, dirty, starving, very friendly but a tad shy. I knew right there & then there was absolutely no way I was leaving him there...not a chance. 

We managed to wrangle him into the car where Cheryl took him home and fostered him for a week with her 3 cats and 2 dogs. Needless to say he is now laying on the floor quite close to my feet as I type this. We put an ad out saying "found dog" 2 weeks ago but so far, not a single call. Not one. Pretty ironic that he came into my life almost to the exact day which Klaus passed away. So far he is completely awesome with what I can only describe as perhaps the most affectionate dog I have ever met. Usually one thinks of Border Collies & Australian Cattle Dogs (he is a mix of the 2) as very hyper poochies, however this guy? Nope, mellow as heck. We took him to the vet and the vet estimated he is about a year and a half old....still a puppy really. Got him all updated on his shots & he is in great shape, though underweight quite a bit.  Someone trained him and trained him with herding commands as I have discovered. Considering he was found out by farmland, I really am not surprised. So yep, he knows how to herd, fully from what I can see...responds to whistles and hand signals...the whole 9 yards. My guess is that he is a farm dog who probably got away and got lost. 

It is just crazy how the ironies all come together and how it brought Sunny and I together. 
I am a lucky guy and I think Klaus is watching out for me from above. A lot. 
---John
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Meet my new best friend and the story which brought us together
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*solefield Aug 19, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
What an amazing story and beautiful dog! I do feel that our dogs who are no longer with us, still help us by bringing new companions into our lives. I think this story is proof of it! A year after my dog passed away, and I finally have a new dog in my life to help me get through it... she's incredibly different, but just perfect too. :) I'm sure you are going to have an awesome time with Sunny! Congrats!
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Mood: Love ~breezychild713 Aug 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I believe, that God knew it was Klaus's time to go be up in heaven, so you could give your love and care to another pup who desperately needed it. Timing is always perfect in God's hands, and it's never ironic..it's a blessing. I'm so happy for you! Klaus is for sure looking down upon you, and is very proud of you for fathering a young one who was in need. Kudos, man. Kudos :)
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`kkart Aug 17, 2012  Professional Photographer
:D thanks! I believe you are right in what you said here
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~Nae28 Aug 13, 2012   Traditional Artist
That is so awesome :)
I'm so glad you found some more joy
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*sexxylilladybug Aug 9, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Oh my gosh!!! Awwww!!! That's amazing! I swear that animals know when we need them. I'm so glad you found a new friend and can begin to heal through sunny!
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~snaphappy101 Aug 9, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
awwww....what a heartwarming story. glad you and your friend found him when you did, now the little guy as a second chance and a better home. klaus probably is watching out for you, saw you where sad without him and needed a new companion in your life.
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a treasure for you!~
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=KreepingSpawn Aug 8, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
The Universe has sent you an 'angel.' ;)
Be well.
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*stargate4ever23 Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
He may get alot more energy in a month or two, my friend rescued a underweight horse and she was so mellow and calm and wonderful, she got on some good food and care and now she's got some spunk and a mind all her own. XD He sounds like an awesome dog, would love to see more photos, its great he found such a great home with you. ^.^
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That's great! :D
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