None of these cuties pictured are my own pets, but in my animal care business, I come across dogs and cats in a variety of breeds (and breed mixes.) They may not be my pets, but I love them as if they were. Here are just a few of my animal friends.
Fluff, a Maine coon catFluff’s Maine coon brother, ChanceShultz, a Scottish fold catFranco — It’s less complicated to call him a cockapoo, but he’s actually a mix of four small breeds.Luce, a Brittany spaniel and dachshund mixOllie, a Cavalier King Charles spanielRoxy, a soft coated wheaten terrierTheo, a French bulldogMaizie, a bernedoodle puppyMaizie once more
People often ask me what my favorite breed is (of dogs especially.) With all of these lovable cuties, it is hard to choose. Of these photos, which is your favorite?
This weekend was a busy one for my animal care business. I took care of Luce —
Luce cuddling next to my legs on the recliner
And his friend Stevie, (a female named for Stevie Nicks) …
Stevie
for an overnight from Saturday night until midday Sunday. The dogs were good doggies, and they enjoyed some play time together. Still, at one point, Luce became intimidated by his bigger buddy, so I kept them somewhat separate. Once Stevie understood that Luce was no longer available as a playmate — he had taken refuge in my mother’s lap — she was content to settle and have cuddles with me. (I was thankful for mom who made it easier to keep both doggies content.)
My perspective of Stevie with her upper half in my lap
Immediately after these two dogs were picked up, I went to a nearby hotel to watch two small dogs, Cal and O.B., for a few hours. Their owners were visiting from out of the area. They were going to a grandson’s birthday party and wanted to keep their dogs separate from their son’s big dog.
Cal is some sort of Yorkshire terrier mix …
Cal
and O.B. is a Maltese.
O.B.
Cal is barking in the photo. He began to see me as a purveyor of treats, and he thought that if he twirled enough and barked, there would be endless treats. I did give them both quite a few.
After my time with these doggies, I came home and had Luce back for another overnight. He and I enjoyed some more cuddles.
Sometimes, I think of myself as a professional dog cuddler (although the job involves a bit more than that.) Charles Schultz is right. “Happiness is a warm puppy.”
This is for Weekly Smiles at Trent’s World (the Blog.) I hope my recent doggy adventures made you smile.
