tyler999 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 So there is no doubt I love my dog. But I am the first to admit that she is independent. Perhaps because she spent the first year or so of her life as a stray, she isn’t he most affectionate dog in the world. She is very sweet, but can sometimes be aloof too. That is just part of the husky way, I guess. She loves being petted, smiles all the time and enjoys playing. If I pat the sofa she will hop up next to me (most of the time). 50% of nights she will sleep in my room, splitting the night between my bed and the foot of the bed, usually changing every couple hours. As we all know, huskies don’t usually stay in one place long. (I know most dog trainers prescribe not letting the dog sleep in the bed with you, but I’m willing to eat the consequences- it is worth it for me.) However, Okami isn’t the type to just walk up and lay on you, or lick your face, or paw at you or things like that. When she sleeps on the bed with me she usually has her back to me and head down near my feet. None of this really bothers me. I know she likes me, and to be totally honest, I sort of enjoy that she has her own mind and doesn’t listen to me ALL the time. This is why I refer to her as my roommate. ;p About once a year I get what is called a complex migraine. Basically, I start to see light spots, feel dizzy, nauseous, and get very painful head pain. They usually last about 5 hours or so. If I catch it early, I can usually go someplace dark, relax and breathe, and ward it off- or at least relegate it to a light 30 minute headache. Yesterday at work I felt a migraine coming on, and rather than explain it and leave work early, I tried to fight through it. That was a mistake. By the time I got home I was hurting. I tried to eat but ended up vomiting. After that I decided to just go to bed to try to sleep through it. I laid down at about 7:30pm (I normally have to force myself to go to bed at midnight.) As I lay there, clutching my head, Okami hopped into bed with me. I noticed something was different because she was lying right next to me, facing me. She did not leave my side for 12 hours. She got up two or three times throughout the night to stretch and walk around, and then got back in bed. She did not wake me up in the morning to go out like she normally does, but waited till I got up, feeling 100% better. Her food and water were untouched. I won’t belabor the point because I don’t have eloquent enough words, but will simply say that this is why I will roll with that dog till the wheels fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiJayne Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Aww there's nothing like husky love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasodaisy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 She showed you in her own way how much she cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 they are amazing aren't they. I find it hard to describe just how amazing I think they are especially to non dog people. I have always had dogs but Storm is just so very different its just hard to explain. -Hope you are fully recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 "Just a dog" is something that's only said by people who never owned a dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Great post You were both lucky to find each other - it was just meant to be .................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowpup Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 She was worried about you and wanted to make sure you'd get well again. I hope you've had that checked by a doctor. Glad your feeling better now.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 awww they are really amazing arent they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Polee has been exactly the same with me over the last few days whilst I've been ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Migraines are awful - my sympathy! Hope that you're feeling 100% today... I've found that sometimes some Ibuprofen and either some food or something for nausea when I first start feeling the symptoms can also help keep me from getting a full-blown migraine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 I don't know why that poem keeps being circulated as "author unknown" because his name is Richard A. Biby! tyler999 - That is so sweet! If anything, I think it feels so much more special when a normally aloof creature offers comfort in a time of need. Okami may not be the type to need constant validation and affection, but she sure knows when you're hurting and in need of comfort and company! Reading about that just warms my heart in such a profound way! And people wonder why we love them so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 You and Okami have a true not often found empathetic bond. She was there for you as you have been there for her. Hope you are feeling better and it must have been comforting for you to have her there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemysiberian Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Great post - the bond is truely indescribable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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