Our family dog Duo Duo 我们家的狗狗多多

文摘   2024-11-14 17:00   上海  

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Editor's note: 

My late mother deeply feared furry animals until she met my husband's dog, Ham Ham. 


Ham Ham was the gentlest dog ever. My mom was so smitten by him that we had to get her a dog, as she eventually became a champion dog mom. 


Author Lyn She-Wu shares a heartwarming story about her dog Duo Duo and their magical ability to thaw hearts and heal souls. 


Have a great week!


eve wee-ang





Lyn She-Wu: 



I never thought I would become a dog owner. 

Adding a dog to our home feels overwhelming, with three children already keeping me busy. 

My five-year-old daughter is the only one in our family who truly loves dogs. 

She often begs our ayi to take her around the compound, looking for the dogs she knows by name and hoping to walk them. 

During the quiet, isolating days of the COVID pandemic, I seriously considered adopting a dog. 

Maybe it’s the loneliness or boredom of lockdown, but little do I know, this decision will change everything.

In 2020, we met Duo Duo, a 70% golden retriever, 21% Labrador, and 9% Irish Setter, through a local rescue group. 

He was abandoned when his owner’s business shut down due to the lockdown. 

When I first see his photo, I’m not drawn to him. 

But the volunteer’s story about his abandonment tugs at my heart, and I can’t stop thinking about him. 

On a whim, we decide to drive 45 minutes to meet him.

Our first meeting at the car workshop

Photo by Lyn She-Wu


Duo Duo looks thin and dirty when we arrive, but his calm, gentle demeanour stands out. 

My daughter instantly falls in love with him. 

She kneels beside him, and without hesitation, he lies down and lets her rub his belly. 

As we leave, his eyes fill with an almost pleading look. 

At that moment, my heart tugs in a way I can’t ignore.

Later that week, I researched everything about caring for a golden retriever. 

Then, something unexpected happens that feels like a sign. 

My daughter has her first horseback riding lesson, and the horse she is assigned to is also named Duo Duo. 

The universe is telling us that this dog is meant to be ours. 

After confirming we could provide for him, we signed an agreement with the rescue group, promising never to abandon him. 

Duo Duo goes through medical checks, is neutered, and is finally microchipped. 

He is now officially part of our family.

The day Duo Duo arrived at our house, we signed our adoption papers.

 Photo by Lyn She-Wu


Bringing him home feels surreal. 

Duo Duo’s calm nature quickly wins me over. 

He adapts to our routines without a fuss, learning the rules of the house and finding his place almost on day one. 

On walks, he stays quietly by our side, with his head held high, his confidence growing daily. 

We look forward to our walks, playing fetch, and just sitting together and watching TV. 

Duo Duo isn’t just a dog—he is family.

Duo Duo enjoying our TV shows

 Photo by Lyn She-Wu


His playful spirit brings so much joy into our home. 

Watching him chase after a ball or jump excitedly for a treat reminds me to find happiness in the small things. 

I cherish his paws pattering around the house, his joy contagious and uplifting. 

It’s impossible not to love a dog who embraces life so fully.

The joy of school bus stop pick-up!

Photo by Lyn She-Wu


Duo Duo is more than a playful companion—he can sense my emotions. 

On the toughest days, when I’m recovering from cancer or feeling overwhelmed, he comes to me, nuzzling my side with comforting affection. 

His quiet presence became a source of strength, offering me more than I knew I needed. 

His unconditional love and heals a part of me that is hurting.

Leash-free park day with old buddy Camilo, who left for Switzerland

Photo by Lyn She-Wu


Through Duo Duo, I learned to appreciate life’s simple joys. 

His excitement over rolling in the grass reminds me to slow down and live in the moment. 

He teaches me to embrace spontaneity and enjoy life's small pleasures.

Grass race day - Duo Duo with his doppelganger buddy, Malt (right)

Photo by Lyn She-Wu


Reflecting on our time together, I feel a bittersweet sadness. 

The thought that we will eventually have to say goodbye to Duo Duo fills me with dread. 

For now, we focus on creating more happy memories together, knowing that each day with him is precious.

My favourite picture of Duo Duo enjoying the fall Leaves in Shanghai. He is as golden as the autumn leaves. 

Photo by Lyn She-Wu













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Chinese translation & Layout: Yan Yan

Illustrator: Ang Rei. Proofread: Eve Wee-Ang & Darias Fang



编辑寄语:


我已故的母亲曾对毛茸茸的动物深感恐惧,直到她遇到了我丈夫的狗 —— Ham Ham。

Ham Ham是有史以来最温顺的狗。我母亲对它喜爱至极,以至于后来我们不得不给她也弄一只狗,就这样她也成了一位出色的狗妈妈。

作者Lyn She-Wu分享了一个温馨的故事,是关于她的狗狗多多以及它拥有的能温暖人心、治愈灵魂的神奇能力。

祝你度过美好的一周!


eve wee-ang





Lyn She-Wu: 


我从没想过自己会成为一名铲屎官。

家里已经有三个孩子让我忙得不可开交了,再养只狗的话,感觉实在应付不过来。

我五岁的女儿是全家唯一真心喜爱狗狗的成员。

她时常央求保姆带她在小区里四处转转,去寻找那些她能叫得出名字的狗狗,甚至还盼望着能去遛遛它们呢。

在新冠疫情那段安静又与世隔绝的日子里,我慎重地考虑过养一只狗。

或许是因为封锁期间的孤独、无聊吧,当时我压根不知道,这个决定将会改变我的一切。

2020年,我们通过当地的一个救援组织结识了多多,它有着70%的金毛猎犬血统、21%的拉布拉多血统以及9%的爱尔兰塞特猎犬血统。

由于疫情封锁,它主人的生意关停了,它也因此遭到了遗弃。

我刚看到它的照片时,并没有被它吸引。

可志愿者讲述的它被遗弃的故事却牵动着我的心,让我不停地想着它。

一时冲动之下,我们决定开45分钟的车程去见见它。


我与多多在汽车维修厂的初次见面
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


我们到维修厂的时候,多多看上去又瘦又脏,但它那沉稳、温顺绅士的举止却格外引人注目。


我女儿一下子就喜欢上了它。


她跪在它身旁,而它毫不犹豫地躺了下来,任由我女儿抚摸它的肚皮。


当我们要离开的时候,它的眼中满是近乎哀求的神情。


那一刻,我的心被深深地触动了,那种感觉让我无法漠视它。


在那周晚些时候,我查阅了所有关于照顾金毛猎犬的资料。


接着,一件意想不到的事发生了,感觉就像是一个征兆。


我女儿上了第一节骑马课,而分给她的那匹马正巧也叫多多。


冥冥之中似乎在告诉我们,这只狗注定要成为我们家的一员。


在确认我们有能力照顾它之后,我们和救援组织签了一份协议,承诺永远不会遗弃它。


多多接受了体检,做了绝育手术,最后还植入了微芯片。


它现在正式成为我们家的一员了。


多多来到我们家那天,我们签署了领养文件。
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


把它带回家的感觉很不真实。


但多多沉稳的性格很快就赢得了我的喜爱。


它毫无怨言地就适应了我们的日常生活节奏,几乎在第一天就学会了家里的规矩,找准了自己的位置。


出去散步时,它会安静地待在我们身边,高昂着头,它的自信与日俱增。


我们很期待一起去散步、玩接球游戏,或者就只是坐在一起看看电视。


多多可不只是一只狗——它更是我们的家人。


多多很享受和我们一起看电视的时光
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


它活泼的天性给我们家带来了诸多欢乐。


看着它追着球跑,或是兴奋地跳起来讨要零食,这让我意识到要从生活小事中找寻快乐。


我很珍惜它在屋里啪嗒啪嗒走动的脚步声,它快乐的笑容很有感染力,让人精神振奋。


要说不喜欢这样一只如此尽情享受生活的狗狗,那是不可能的事呀。


在校车站接孩子时的快乐时光
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


多多可不只是一个活泼爱玩的伙伴——它能感知我的情绪。

在那些最艰难的日子里,比如我从癌症中慢慢恢复或是感觉不堪重负的时候,它都会来到我身边,用亲昵的蹭蹭来安慰我。

它的默默陪伴成了我力量的源泉,给予了我超乎想象的支持。

它用那无条件又无需回报的爱治愈了我内心伤痛的部分。

和前往瑞士的老朋友Camilo一起在无需牵绳的公园度过的时光。
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


通过与多多一起相处的日子,我学会了珍视生活中那些简单的快乐。


它在草地上打滚时展现出的兴奋劲儿提醒着我要放慢节奏,活在当下。


它教会我要拥抱生活中的随性,去享受生活里那些细微的乐趣。


草地赛跑日——多多和它长得极为相像的伙伴Malt(图右)。
摄影:Lyn She-Wu


回想起我们相处的时光,我的心中就涌起一种苦乐参半的悲伤情绪。


一想到终有一天我们总归要与多多告别,我就满心惶恐。


当下,我们专注于一起去创造更多美好的回忆,因为我们心里明白,和它在一起的每一天都无比珍贵。


我最喜欢的照片是多多在上海享受秋日落叶,它就如秋天的树叶一般金黄耀眼、灿烂夺目。
摄影:Lyn She-Wu



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