hmmm today i went down to the shelter at pasir ris but i felt damn out of place because there was a group of students taking vet science there.
i spent most of my time at the back with the dogs and feeding them the snacks i got.

today was my second time there.
i still don't know the dogs well and i have yet to warm up to them.
it's very different from being at the spca because as lame as it sounds, i secretly fear that one of the dogs may turn aggressive anytime.
building a relationship takes time and effort and it is no different from building one with a dog.
the first time i went into roy's cage, i got my left butt cheek bitten and i went out immediately.
there was this element of fear when he started nibbling around.
but now, after a little more than 4 months, i believe that i can live with him LOL.
when i look him in the eye, he knows that i trust him and that i care for him.(a little more than the rest)
as time passes, it becomes something like, "hey buddy, it's me again" whenever i unlatch the gate to his cage.
as for razzy, i don't spend a lot of time in his cage because his play bites are damn painful.
however, i love to take him out on walks even though some think he is a difficult dog to walk because he jumps and nibs when you don't give him treats.
in the beginning i was really scared of walking him but it took him a few licks on my cheek to get to my heart. hahaha
sidetrack a little, i once scolded an ant, "you f**ker" because it was crawling on razzy's limb and it stinged so much he had to stop and get it off.(but obviously he couldn't.)
whatever razzy does, i know that he means no harm. and i'll still love him.
yep.
that bond and that trust is what i will cherish and keep close to my heart man.
just like how humans treasure the ones they love (or maybe not).

i am very grateful towards ellen for giving me such valuable opportunities.
i was fortunate enough to join in the afternoon playtime sessions and also witnessed a pet therapy session at a school for children with special needs.
and today she gave me the opportunity to go for doggie training on saturday.(ok this sounds like i'm a bitch)
yep.
i'm just thankful for the past five months at the spca;
the people i've met, or more importantly, the dogs i've met
the shit i've picked up.(warm and mushy. some are semi-liquid) JKJK
the hugs and kisses i've given.
the licks(and bites) i've received.
the tug-o-war sessions.

i got a lot out of this.
i learned a lot from them.
sigh.