She ain't what she used to be.  She's sleepy and slow moving and her happy-happy dinner dance isn't as 'jumpified' as it used to be.  But she's as sweet and loving as the day is long and I love her so much. 

Man's Best Friend

Here's Arazi, all tucked in!

Arazi is owned by Char Anderson.

You can find more doggy posts at Rebecca's Dog Days of February! 

I love Charlie.  He is the sweetest little guy in the world.  I invited Dorothy to contribute some Charlie stories for Rebecca's February Dog theme.  Here is the first installment:

I didn't regularly read Rebecca Writes in January of 2007 (sorry, Rebecca) so I didn't discover until January of 2008 when she reviewed her past year that I could have contributed a coyote (ky-oat-tee) story and I was heartily disappointed.  Well, here is my chance because my coyote story is also a dog story!  

We moved into our present home in the spring three years ago and I took our dog, Charlie, out one evening right about dusk.  Imagine my surprise as we walked around the house to discover a coyote slinking around the other way right next to the screen porch!  I had never seen one so close before and I know Charlie hadn't either.  I was hoping he wouldn't see this one as I scooped him up and covered his eyes and walked across the street and down a few houses.  Charlie is a Maltese on the outside but inside he believes he is a Doberman. I know the truth.  

Back to the coyote.  Now  he was between us and the house and I was hoping he wasn't waiting for us in the backyard at the only unlocked door.  I put Charlie down and we casually strolled back and into the house as I prayed a desperate prayer.  That was the last time I took Charlie out in anything other than broad daylight without my trusty Mag-Lite flashlight of the twelve inch heavy duty variety!

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Arazi is owned by Char Anderson.  What a gorgeous V!

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