A Houseful of Dogs

Posted by Joy Butler Apr 18, 2007

My house is full of dogs once again. In addition to my own two terriers, the three Chihuahuas, along with a Min Pin from the shelter, are visiting. It's nice to have these little things scampering around underfoot. They're just like kids, each with its own personality. My two terriers seem to know they will always be the top dogs and they pretty much ignore the others. The Chihuahuas visit here often enough that they feel at home. They bark at noises outside as if they lived here. And run to their same old napping places. The Min Pin who, at the shelter, seemed sweet and submissive, has lost her inhibitions here and is displaying a bit of the typical Min Pin cockiness. One on one, she's very loving and sweet, but she doesn't tolerate other dogs very well. She'll probably be happiest in a one pet home, where she has her people all to herself. I like to ease visiting dogs loneliness by doing something special for them. Sometimes I give them a massage but, today, in addition to their regular food, I made them all a treat of scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast. That was gobbled up in a hurry! Visiting dogs make the house cheerful, but come weekend, they'll all be gone again, leaving just my Carly and Katy.