Dog Owner by Default           

         
            So I’m not the biggest dog person in the world.  I don’t particularly enjoy something’s life and well being depending fully on me, a young man in his mid twenties.  Beside the extra chore of feeding, bathing, walking, and picking up after an animal added to my daily routine, I hate finding dog hair on my prized wardrobe!

            Those late nights that lead to early mornings at friends’ houses or night clubs, abruptly come to an end when you remember a worried friend is at home waiting on only you, to use the bathroom and enjoy its almighty dinner.  At the moment you hear of a social outing in Las Vegas, or a weekend music festival in the desert, you already know not to get too excited, because you can’t let your four-legged friend tag along.  So I guess it’s going to be another regular weekend, forcing me to find an adventure here in the OC, where tail wagging is acceptable.

            You must be asking, so why did this guy sign up for this?  What’s a guy like this doing with a dog?  Well the truth is, I am now a dog owner and dog lover—by default.  A former roommate went through some personal problems, which led him to abandon the dog upon me, either a sucker, kind-hearted, or whatever it may be, it might just be the best thing that happened to me.

           

Kamir totally relaxed with no guests to scare her

Meet “Kamir” (sounds like "come here"), a dog whose age and past life experiences are a mystery to me… Some friends of mine claim the dog has issues such as her fear of people’s feet coming off the ground, fearful of being kicked in the mouth where she is already missing a front tooth.   It’s no secret this dog has experienced abuse in her past along with neglection/abandonment, and the most odd habit of hers is running in circles constantly due to her uneasiness, or maybe herding instincts.

The purpose of creating this blog is for people who aren’t necessarily dog savvy, to find way to adventure with our pets around Orange County, California.  Every place I visit I will try to analyze and learn as much as I can, to help everyone possibly enjoy the experience on his or her own.  With the importance of health in the mind, body, and soul, I will share how spending time with your pet benefits both ways.