She was the rescue mutt that stole our hearts when we weren’t looking for a pet, and he was our life’s most wonderful and magical surprise. There is nothing that makes my heart explode harder than to witness the bond between these two beautiful souls.

Appledog teaches him about boundaries, patience, compassion and the undeniable healing powers of loving a dog. Jude never ever gets on the school bus without hugging + kissing her goodbye, he insists we take her absolutely everywhere, and she lays beside his bed every night until he falls asleep.⠀⠀⠀

She is his protector and he is her boy.

It’s funny how the most beautiful things in life are sometimes unplanned and have a way of finding their way to each other and into your heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Let’s light up the comments below with love explosions, tell me who or what steals your heart. I’ll be over here getting the kleenex box ready⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀