Wolfie Schnauzer
I’m not going to post about food this time. This post is all about my miniature schnauzer Stefanwolf or “Wolfie” as he’s better known. He turned one years old on September 11, 2010. It’s a tragic day in United States history, 9-11 but to me it’s now also a day of great joy. This little dog has brought me back from the depths of depression and for that I am so thankful. I wasn’t there to see him born and I didn’t choose him from a litter of pups.
We adopted Wolfie on December 31, 2009, two weeks to the day after our nine year old miniature schnauzer, Saabina, was fatally attacked by another dog.
We drove down specifically to see Wolfie, a bundle of fur, he had not yet had a schnauzer grooming and little did we know he was the offspring of a show dog. We met Wolfie and his champion father Blue and mother Olivia all in our whirlwind trip.
Wolfie was 3.5 months old when we brought him home that cold winter day, the last day of 2009. I remember on the drive home my husband and I trying to choose his name. We had fun trying to choose and were about to settle on Wolfgang but then Stefanwolf came up and it just seemed so perfect for him. Stefan is my husbands name and Wolf is the name of the first dog my husband ever knew as a child. Of course it’s also a play on the band Steppenwolf. The night we brought Wolfie home there was a blue moon. Wolfie’s champion father is named Blue.
It was love at first sight. I knew I would be taking Wolfie home with me. I knew I needed him as much as he needed me and that was exactly why he was there, waiting for me.
Wolfie packs a lot in his small frame, he’s an enormous joy, a sweet puppy, with a refreshing innocence and a personality all his own who has made me and just about everyone he meets feel the love he so easily shares.
Wolfie goes with me to work everyday, a privilege I am so thankful for. He gets me out of the office at lunchtime each day and we enjoy a walk together, a welcome break to recharge our batteries.
To celebrate Wolfie’s first birthday my husband and I took Wolfie out for a big hike in the woods.
It was perfect, he loved every moment and we enjoyed exploring the woods with him. Now he’s curled up on his bed and we’re looking forward to another big walk tomorrow.
Happy Birthday Wolfie!!
September 12th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
That is such a beautiful story and Wolfie is a beautiful boy…..Happy Birthday Wolfie
Love Harry and Sally
September 12th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Thank you very much Harry and Sally. He is such a special dog 🙂
September 12th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I was touched by your one-year anniversary story of Stephanwolf. Your family of three seems wonderful and it is obvious Wolfie brings joy to everyone around him – physically and on Facebook. An extra dog bone for Wolfie!
September 12th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Thank you Robert! I’m glad you enjoyed the post and that you enjoy Wolfie as much as we do, he’s such an amazing dog.
September 12th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Wolfie’s story is beautiful. He is a joy to your family, but to his fb friends as well. Annalisa your writing brings him to life. I very much enjoy his adventures. (Your photos are beatuiful). Pamela and Tango
September 13th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Thank you so much 🙂
September 12th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
What a beautiful story. It is so true that the bond we have with our animal companions are special indeed – they are truly heavens messengers sent to us to provide lessons of love!
September 13th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Thank you 🙂
September 12th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
So sweet, but then I am biased since Wolfie is my Grandpuppy! Our animals bring joy to us and they experience love and return it on a regular basis. I just started a book called “Age of Empathy” which deals with this subject, how both humans and animals form bonds for the betterment of one another.
Happy Birthday Wolfie!
September 12th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Can’t I have just a teensy bit of credit for helping you name him Stefanwolf — I used to love the song by Steppenwold “Born to Be Wild” when I was in undergrad. Hope you have many happy years with my Granddog, Wolfie! Mutti