May 9, 2007
Happy Anniversary Jacqueline
Three years ago today we brought home a little bundle of joy. And by "little bundle" I mean Jacqueline.
Jackie picked me to be her daddy after my wife and I went to a pet store in Camarillo to see another dog that my wife was interested in. That story can be found here.
From the moment she came through the front door, Jackie had a spot amongst the other pets, and in everyone's heart. She is a feisty little dog, and despite her small stature, she pretty much runs the show around here. She keeps angel in line, herds the cats, and even takes the largest doghouse for herself when she goes outside. (Mariah is easily ten times Jackie's size, but all Jackie has to do is stand at the entrance of the doghouse Mariah is in, and Mariah gets up and out of her way.)
But, even though she at times rules her domain with an iron paw, she can be very sweet. She loves her daddy, and when I come home she sticks to me like glue. Angel is right at her side, but after they have been fed, and settle down, it is Jackie that most often follows me from room to room, or wants up on my lap.
Even with all that devotion, it is clear the one soul she loves the most is her big brother, Angel. She may follow me around the house, but she can most always be found near Angel. They do spend their entire days together, so of course they have bonded well.
She has had her share of problems. Her first real medical emergency was a run-in with a bee, and then I was careless, and dropped her, but the scariest time of all is when Jackie got into some heart medication.
Today Jackie is as healthy as a small horse, and happier than ever in her new house, with her big backyard. She goes on more adventures in her backyard than she ever did on our old walks. I am sure if she could speak she would say she couldn't have found a better home because in our home, she is never without someone she loves.
So, Happy Anniversary, my little baby. And try to stay out of trouble, OK?
Did you like the pictures of little Jackie, and would you like to see more little doggies and animals like her? Well, then, head on over to the Friday Ark at The Modulator.
Posted by Jeff at May 9, 2007 5:50 AM