The 43-year-old Venus Williams never got married, but she is also a doting parent to her dog, Harry. She is not just a tennis pro; she is also the ultimate dog parent and has a close relationship with her 16-year-old Havanese. But taking care of a pet is not always simple, especially when it comes to communication.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion recently discussed how sometimes it might be difficult to look after a pet. As she described the latest episode, she shared a tough ride with her paw buddy during their recent trip to Paris.
Venus Williams shows a different side of her pet buddy
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The former world number one tennis player and her pet, Harry does almost everything together, bonding like an inseparable pair. The 16-year-old Havanese travels with the American tennis pro and sometimes works out alongside her in the gym. Recently, the seven-time Grand Slam champion traveled to Paris on vacation with Harry, her best friend.
And, while on an exotic journey with his pet parent, the 16-year-old dog displayed his rebellious side to the 43-year-old star. Williams took to Instagram and provided an insight into how handling the rebellious Harry sometimes is not easy. She uploaded a photo showing Harry standing apart from her in the streets of Paris. Along with that, she wrote, “Rebel without a cause. It was a standoff; Harry doesn’t listen to me anymore.”
In addition, she also shared a picture of herself forcefully hugging her dog. But there was a twist as she hugged him with love and affection. The 16-year-old dog, on the other hand, was really not interested in the hug. “Harry really didn’t want to hug, but he got forced,” she added.
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Although, the former world’s number one tennis player faces a lot of ups and downs as a pet parent to her 16-year-old. But bringing Harry home is still one of the best impulsive decisions of her life.
The best impulsive decision of Williams’ life
In an interview with Daily Paws earlier this year, the former tennis ace discussed how having Harry by her side makes every day better. She also mentioned how making the decision to bring Harry home in 2007 was the best impulsive choice she had ever made.
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Well, after winning Wimbledon in 2007, she went for a stroll, and that’s where she met Harry. After finding Harry, she gave a quick call to her younger sister, Serena Williams, who also instantly fell in love with him. Nonetheless, the 23-time Grand Slam champion is similar to her elder sister in that she owns pet dogs and has a strong affinity for them.
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