The Love of Dogs
- TOG
- Jan 18, 2018
- 1 min read
Christ Church is home to me and I love it for a number of reasons, but today I’m going to talk about a very specific reason: it's love of dogs. There are a lot of dogs around college, who belong to members of our Senior Common Room. Our dogs go a long way in making Christ Church feel like home for a number of people, and are genuinely incredibly useful for relieving stress, as one or two of my friends know well, as quite often, we’re allowed to walk them. I’ve never owned a dog, but have grown to love them since coming here.
Last term, we took dog walking one step further, and created a dog walking society, announced to the JCR alongside a healthy dose of dog memes.
Highlights include Peanut, a dog who actually hates walking, and will only walk if a member of the JCR jumps along the path in front of him as a form of encouragement; Pippa, the Dean’s beautiful, beautiful old dog; and Lyra, an up-and-coming figure in 2018, the Dean’s German Pointer puppy. (This is a non-exhaustive list).
Hopefully, as Hilary Term progresses, I will return to this blog, armed with more wonderful pictures of dogs!
This post really captures the joy dogs bring to daily life! It’s amazing how much comfort pets can offer, especially in stressful environments like college. For those who face deeper emotional challenges after losing a beloved pet, reaching out to Pet Loss Grief Counselors can be incredibly helpful. They provide support to process the grief while cherishing the memories of furry friends.
This was such a heartwarming read—dogs really do bring people together in the best way. Peanut and Lyra sound unforgettable! Moments like these show how deeply we connect with them, something I often see in my work as a Pet Psychic. Their presence truly lifts spirits and creates a sense of home.
What a heartwarming post! I love how dogs bring such comfort and joy to a community. Reading this reminded me of how much happiness pets can bring into our lives. I’ve recently been looking into New Jersey golden retrievers, and their gentle, loving nature makes them perfect companions, much like the dogs you described at Christ Church.