She Makes Me So Proud

On Saturday, Jim and I took Indiana to one of our favorite places, Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort.  It's an amazing daycare/boarding facility, which we've never personally used, but we visit often because it houses Indiana's physical therapy office.  We've been going there for almost four years, so we've gotten to know the owner and staff pretty well.  They are some of the nicest people, ever, and if you live in the Chicago area and are looking for a place to board, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. 

Indiana is very much a creature of habit, so we've of course developed a habit when we visit Pawsitively Heaven.  (Until recently, we visited there twice a week for over three years)  When we arrive, Indiana has to go to the front desk and visit her friend Julie, who luckily almost always works the days that we go.  Julie is Indy's best friend there, and she generously feeds Indiana loads of treats.  She's such a sweetheart that she even feeds Indiana according to the "rules," i.e. treats broken into small pieces.  She knows Indiana's affinity for butt scratches and never hesitates to share Indiana's cancer successes with visiting clients. 

Indiana loves to hang out behind the front desk.  We always go a little early to our appointment so she can hang out with Julie for a while, and then, after her massage, she likes to spend time with Julie before we go too.  I enjoy this time as well, not only because Indiana is happy, but because the staff treats her like a queen, and she always catches the attention of incoming clients.  People always ask about her, and I get to talk about how amazing she is.  I swell with pride.  I think my girl is really special, but I love it when others see it too.

So this past Saturday, we had an appointment for Reiki, but we also had signed Indy up for Easter pictures!  Julie was really awesome to squeeze Indiana in before her appointment, and when Indy walked into the picture room, everyone paid lots of attention to her.  She laid down on the paper background and went to town.  She's really photogenic and really well behaved, so it was a quick, easy process for all involved.  I was dying to have a picture taken of her with a bunny ears or flower headband, but she hates wearing clothes of any kind, so I wasn't sure how that would go over.  I won't spoil the surprise, but let's just say that she totally let us put on a headband and the picture is adorable OMG. 

When Indiana's photo session was over, the photographer's assistant and her daughter were laying on the floor next to Indiana, just petting her.  She has that affect on people; you just want to be near her.  She's really something special.  She gives off a very unique energy, a sense of calm and love, and just, well, amazingness.  I'm proud of her every single day.