Recently, my sweet friend Amanda's Secret Garden chose to read the Camera Critter posts and this made me aware that I never finished writing on my family of dogs ... oops, excuse me, Chimi never finished telling his TALES of his tail ... snips and snails and puppy dog tails ... so he told me ... he was ready ... to bark it, tell about these two, because he misses them (yeah, right).
You see Lucky often, she's in the photo with my profile photo. She is one of my favorites, and she's very special the way she sits up...
"No Chimi," I reply, "that's not right at all, though it does have to do with her coloring in part. The black shape on her back looks like a shamrock of luck of the Irish. That's from my grandmother."
"And also because she was able to stay in Minnesota the first summer she was born. 3 of us went home that year, Chiqui, Lucky and me... usually I would stay, or Bravo would stay and we'd take turns. But this year, you decided one of my daughters would be left behind. Since Chiqui snipped at Blake and ran after the heels of Sam, biting them... you decided to make Lucky, the lucky one..."
"Ohhh, yeah, I just don't get as much attention or treats as I use to get." Chimi complains. "You played ball and threw toys with me more before these 6 showed up here."
"She's so lucky, she even got winter Christmas stuff like the sweater and my winter jacket and this silly looking hat. It's a reindeer hat. Plus she has that nice fuzzy blanket and gets to sleep on the bed. She really is spoiled, ya' know. I remember how much she cried whenever you left home so you started bringing her with you."
"Oh, Chimi, there was a time when you did also. And you have made sure that you get to be up on my chairs, my couch and even sneak up on my bed when I'm gone and you know better."
"Oh and by the way, the 6 extra little dogs showing up here was yours and Toby's fault. But you remember we took care of that for both of you...so there should be no more surprises from you two, so you can stop fooling around, besides you're getting kinda old."
I let Chimi think that and that he's a BIG boy ... shhh, don't let him know that he's not.
I just wanted to remind you of this from a previous post
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and 'wag' your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
Which lesson do you need to learn?
(maybe you should consider rescuing a dog from a nearby shelter to teach you)
YOU CAN LEARN SO MUCH!
Amen to the rescuing of a dog from a shelter!!
ReplyDeletePeggy, now, you know this would be a post I would adore! I loved seeing all the photos but my favourite was the little dog laying on the big dog, over his (or her?) neck! So cute!!
I am glad you rescued the doggy back from the roof. Not good... no, I wouldn't like that either. Your doggy babies are so very blessed to have you as their Mommy.
I can't imagine traveling with 6 dogs! Whoa! (as you would say lol!) That would be a lot of potty stops hehe.
Thanks for doing this post Peggy... I love hearing about your babies.
Blessings and lotsa love darling sister!
Peggy! lol you should know by now I'm easily distracted lol I think i've got adhd since my kids have come lol.
ReplyDeleteYou were right I love this post about your dogs, rescue pups as I like to say are far better because they have such special meaning behind them. My best dog was rescued.. and i was terribly heartbroken when she died.
I love you sis, and your precious fur babies.
ReplyDeleteAw, they are all so cute, Peggy. I'm sorry you had to leave a couple in Minn. I know they all love you so much. :) Hugs ~
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