Otis lends me his Shoulder...

[Putermom]

to cry on.

A couple of weeks ago, I found out that my Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I have been on an emotional roller coaster since then on top of my normally very hectic schedule what with work, kids, and home.
So I finally broke down 2 nights ago, sitting on my bedroom floor, very upset and hysterical. I have been strong and really haven't cried since finding out about my Mom.
Well, the floodgates opened and I cried and cried. Well, DH was still at work, the skin kids were asleep and the 2 fur kids were in the living room lounging around.
Otis must have heard me crying and comes into my room. He comes up to me, looks at me, sits down and then lifted his paw...trying to pat me on the shoulder and arm. Then he tried to hug me by leaning up closer as his paw was on my shoulder. It was the sweetest thing...Otis trying to comfort me...giving me his strong shoulder to cry on. And for the past couple of days, he sticks close to me and at night, he's been sleeping on the floor next to my side of the bed. Usually, he's sleeping with DS or DD or on the sofa. Plus, he's almost always by DS's side (12 yo) b/c DS loves to play rough with him and Otis just loves that.

Just had to share...our Boxers have many sides to them....goofy, protective and also sensitive.

 

[Mya's_Mom]

That is so sweet. He is taking care of his mommy! I hope everything turns out for the best with your Mom!

 

[luvroxy]

That is so sweet. I can always count on Roxy to come over to me when I am upset, she can always cheer me up with her many kisses all over my face. I truly believe they know when we are hurting, emotionally or otherwise. Otis, that was such a sweet and sensitive thing to do. I hope your mom pulls through this. We will be thinking of you.

 

[spud's mum]

I agree. I think our babies are very sensitive souls. Spud hates to see anyone upset and will carry on just as you described. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. I hope she pulls through it all ok.

 

[Stephj]

That is so sweet of Otis to be there when you need him, just like you are always there for him. lovicon

 

[Paper-Dogg13]

What a good boy Otis! lovicon They definatly know when something is wrong, and they seem to want to make it better the best way they know how. When I was sick with Mono over Christmas, my Mom said Charlie Paper wanted to be with me at all times, and did about the same thing as your boy. These guys are amazing creatures, I know most of you would agree with me when I say, I don't know what I'd do without my boxer.

Putermom, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. Charlie Paper & I will keep all of you in our thoughts.

 

[mybabyboy]

First of all, I want to say I'm sorry to hear about your mom! Our babies do know how to try to comfort us, don't they! My grandpa just died and Koda knew something was wrong, he wouldn't leave my side. They definitely read our emotions!! Like they say, man's best friend!

 

[crowpete]

What a sweet baby. Our babies are so wonderful. I will send positive vibes to your mother.

 

[Baby Bella]

I will keep your Mom in my thoughts and prayers and please keep us posted on how she is doing. Otis, you are such a sweet boy for giving Mommy a shoulder to cry on. Our babies have such gentle souls......there no matter what. <<<<Hugs>>>> to you during this difficult time, and Bella sends Otis a kiss for being such a sweet boy!

 

[K8IE]

That is so sweet. Killian has been my shoulder to cry on many times. Boxers are so intuitive and sensitive it is amazing. I think Killian is more in tune with me than any human sometimes! I believe that God put our dogs here to take care of us when we need them most! I will say a prayer for your mom and for you to have the strength to help her through this! God bless!