After nearly 2 1/2 years . . . .

It just warms my heart to share that nearly 2 1/2 years after we adopted Grace (August 4, 2007), she actually willingly cuddles with me. When we lay in bed watching TV, Grace likes to lay by Josh's pillow, but she's very clear in that she doesn't like to be bothered and petted and kissed when she's laying in bed.

However, in the past probably 2-3 months, she's decided she still wants to lay on Daddy's side without being touched or petted or kissed, but she now likes to scoot over next to me and be touching me while she's sleeping in bed!

Melts my heart every night when she does it. It's a huge thing for her to actually seek out that cuddling - even if it's one-sided in that she can cuddle me but I still can't touch and cuddle her!

That needed an awwww alert. That is so sweet, it has me leaking on my keyboard.

That's so amazing and wonderful. My heart is melting too.

it just goes to show how much reward you get when you work hard with these poor little damaged mites.

That is the best news I have heard all day. Go Grace!

isn't it amazing what TLC will do for these poor babies?

You've done good with her Rachel - beyond good. You rock!!!!

I still get warm fuzzies when Angel gives me a quick kiss on the cheek. She's not a big cuddler either, but once in a while I get a smooch.

Such a sweet start to my day! I don`t think there is anything more rewarding than the `TURNING POINT with a rescue pug. Life is so much easier and wonderful after that for both of you.

How wonderful!

Very cool, Rachel. Thanks for the smile.

Awww, good for her! I know how hard you have worked with her. You've done good mom!!

Next I would like to see a pic of her and sister snuggling....

TNPUGMOMOF3 wrote:Awww, good for her! I know how hard you have worked with her. You've done good mom!!

Next I would like to see a pic of her and sister snuggling....

And now you've gone and lost your mind, Marci!! Only way we can get that is if one of them is drugged and not aware of what's going on!!!

PUGSMUM wrote:Such a sweet start to my day! I don`t think there is anything more rewarding than the `TURNING POINT with a rescue pug. Life is so much easier and wonderful after that for both of you.

I agree, it's wonderful seeing all your hard work pay off, and what makes it all worth it.

Oh wow! Grace is figuring out that love might be a good thing! Someday soon I bet she'll like a cuddle or two back.

That is truly truly wonderful. I don't know the story behind Gracie's adoption but it sounds like she had a sad start. You must be an awesome pug mom!

I agree this should have had an awww alert!! Is'nt it great when you see all your patience and love start showing through in them. It'll only get better and better from here!!

that's so fantastic! way to go, Gracie.

Awright Gracie!! Some wounds take a long time to heal, but with time and patience, most of them do heal....

dieselsmom wrote:

TNPUGMOMOF3 wrote:Awww, good for her! I know how hard you have worked with her. You've done good mom!!

Next I would like to see a pic of her and sister snuggling....

And now you've gone and lost your mind, Marci!! Only way we can get that is if one of them is drugged and not aware of what's going on!!!

I know I have been doing too much of this.... Just thought I'd throw it out there as a fantasy!!!

Also, I must mention it's only like 1 1/2 month till you come see me!!!

How sweet, you did good.

That is very sweet...

what wonderful news! <3

That IS super sweet and if it makes you feel better Co-Pilot has only gotten really cuddly in the months or so herself. I attribute it to her age and she still get annoyed when I try to love on her.

A big turning point for her! Hopefully you are going to see that wall she has created start to come tumbling down!