Puppy Love

I visited my friend's puppies today. She has two golden retrievers, and one of them had a litter of 4 puppies a few weeks ago. These puppies are almost ready to go to their own homes (so if you or anyone you know is interested in a golden retriever, let me know). (:

My sister and her 3 kids came to visit the puppies, too, and we had a blast watching them holding, talking to, and playing with the frisky, furry balls of energy. I was most amazed by the reaction of my one-year-old niece. Luckily, she has lived her whole short life in the presence of their family's gigantic mastiff dog, so she has no fear. Every time we put her on the grass, the puppies pounced on her, grabbing at her hair, ears, dress, and fingers with their little teeth and claws. She just closed her eyes and leaned away, and we'd pick her up to rescue her. We decided the puppies must have thought she was one of them with her small size and blonde hair that was so like their fur color.

Puppies pouncing on a poor, unsuspecting little toddler...

Attack!

Puppy Kisses

Almost took his shorts off!

"Love bite" on the ear - we rescued her soon after this!

They can actually pick up these dogs to hug them - unlike their pet mastiff at home!

A rare moment of the puppy sitting still to be petted. 

Holding his favorite puppy, temporarily named "Keebler".

There is something almost magical about watching kids and animals interact. You can't help but leave with a more positive outlook on life and a smile on your face.