Meet Jackson, a 12 year old Beagle, and Benson, a 2-year old Greater Swiss Mountain mix. They were both rescues- orphan dogs without a home and a family to call their own. But then Megan and Steve found them. Or maybe they found Megan and Steve? Whichever way you look at it, it’s clear they are no longer alone and God keeps ancient promises (Psalm 68:6)…

Jackson is loyal.

He is such a gentle soul.

I love the way his ears perk up if you say a word he knows, I love his speckled legs, and I love when he wags his tail while doing the things he loves most – eating and going for walks.

The biggest challenge with Jackson is his barking!!!

He doesn’t go on in store adventures with us because he can’t keep it together.

Benson is joyful.

For him, ball is life!!

He has completely killed a path in our yard from his ball fetch sessions.

He is super playful and loves pretty much any toy though. He chases bubbles, he rips up stuffed toys, he loves to play hide and seek. He loves his life, his toys, his family, his yard… everything is exciting to him and it’s so sweet.

They are spoiled boys and go all over!

Benson loves to swim at Caesar’s creek and joins us at the hardware stores and pet stores.

Jackson loves the occasional solo walk without the puppy.

They love the backyard, they love the wood chip path in our neighborhood, they love all the local parks- we tend to gravitate to nature paths vs paved paths, but they’ve done them all!

They both have very specific quirks, likes, and ways to show us love.

Benson is happiest when the four of us are all in the same room, or on the same walk, or all in the yard.

He gets very concerned when we sneeze and he immediately runs over to check on us and give us kisses. He LOVES to give kisses.

He’s such a good snuggler! I love that he thinks he’s a lap dog.

He is big, but still afraid of a decent amount and its very enduring.

Jackson is old and grumpy (in a cute way) now, but he still shows us he loves us and even accepted his puppy brother.

He frequently doesn’t want to listen but since he’s a trusting beagle, he drops his ears and reluctantly does what we ask of him.

They both have taught us unconditional love.

Even when they are being annoying, even when their vet bills are insane, even when it’s inconvenient or expensive to travel, go out, etc.

They love us no matter what, and we want to return that to them.

In loving memory of Carson.

(Yes, dog people can love cats too!)

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