Rudy and Me

So we did it! My husband and I broke down and went to see Marley and Me. We have been pondering on seeing this movie since it premiered at the risk of being overly sadden by the loss of a great friend. However, the movie wasn't heavy at all it was quite refreshing! All along they thye thought they had the Worlds Worst Dog ... but I have to refute that argument because I have the WORLDS WORST DOG!
Rudy and Me, go back 4 years and in those four years he has made quite a mark on the world, with a life story far more interesting than mine in 26 years! Marley chewed up a couch, Rudy chewed up our futon! Marley got kicked out of obedience school, Rudy and I knew where to cut our losses. Marley chased birds at the beach, Rudy chases birds, drowns ducks, and occasionally kills chickens. Marley almost fell out of a car, I threw Rudy out of the Jeep! Marley attacked the postman, Rudy attacks whomever he pleases, can't blame the guy he likes who he likes. Marley ate an answering message, Rudy ate a shirt a WHOLE shirt! Marley pooped in the ocean, Rudy ate the bait at the ocean and pooped in the beach house! Rudy has been to jail and served time for a bite, and Rudy has quite the reputation. Most people fear his "evil side", but others who know him, know he's just a big wimpy dog with a curious personality and mischievous character.
And, those who KNOW him, LOVE him because they know his HEART.
I got Rudy, some 4 years ago. And, during the time of his puppy stage, his Marley Mania I was struggling with some tough stuff, and that same dog whom chewed up a futon, and ate through walls, was my greatest friend. I'd lay on the bathroom floor and ball, while he laid on the other side with his baby paws under the door reaching in to me. He has been my companion, and truest friend his whole life. I have watched him grow and learn through his curious nature, I have witnessed him conquer some pretty neat tricks, and talents. I have also witnessed him fail, with a bad attitude, or with a burn to the nose from sticking his nose to the burning wood in the fire place. I have witnessed him "literally" teach another dog to swim, and watched him deligently help my dad with farm chores such as ridding the pond of stray sticks. This guy even ruined all my notes, and pictures from a past bad relationship. He eats like a pig, sleeps like a hibernating snake, and has the worst gas known to mankind. But, still he is Rudy, and he is my dog! He is my running partner, he ALWAYS gets the last bite, he's a shadow, and the one who hogs the blankets, shoot the whole bed really. He's been there in the good times and the bad and I'll be the first to say yeah he's quite the jerk sometimes, but still to this day I will never take for granted that kind of companionship. Currently, Rudy is not living with us because I think he is happier on the farm, but he will be coming home soon! Because we realize we are missing precious days with him, and plus home is where the heart is, and to Rudy Home is with ME and to Me/ us now, Home is with Rudy. I realize that a Dog doesn't care how much land you have, or the space you have, a dog just simply cares about YOU, about ME!
They say give a dog your heart and he will give you his, but I say because Rudy gave me his heart I have a fuller, more open heart. I understand what love is all about, and Rudy is a BIG part of that discovery. I suggest you go see Marley and Me, and I hope that you've had the opportunity to love and be loved as Marley & his family, or as Rudy and Me.
No matter how bad a day you've had, or how heavy life gets, you can always count on a dog, especially a good dog....a RudyDog!