This afternoon I noticed blind Widget and Birdie, our little Lab with muscular dystrophy, sharing the big dog bed in the living room. I think what struck me was not just that they were sleeping together on the bed, but facing opposite directions. And then I noticed Widget was sleeping right on top of Birdie's tail, with it sticking out from underneath her. I headed for the office to get the camera.
A few hours later this evening, old Pappy and even older Dillon, one of our 'personal' dogs from Seattle, ended up sharing the same bed, although in a completely different way. That's Dillon on the left and Pappy on the right.
We were in the kitchen when we heard Pappy doing his half-bark, half-whine thing ... it's the "help, someone's crowding me" signal for us to come running. Pappy does NOT like to share, and he was mortified that Dillon climbed over him to get to the other side of the bed, then turned around and lay down by his side. (The easier, more logical approach would have been to simply get on the bed from the front, but no, Dillon thought walking over Pappy made more sense somehow.)
Dillon had been terribly abused as a puppy and ended up at a no-kill shelter near Seattle. He was terrified of people -- he would cower and cringe when approached -- and no one would adopt him. Dillon spent five years at the shelter in a small outdoor kennel until we came along. Now 14, he's come a long way, but he is still very shy and timid around people he doesn't know. Dillon also doesn't like to have his photo taken, so I had one shot, and this was it!
(Click on photos for larger image.)
Glad to see Pappy doing so well. Older dogs are so dear.
Posted by: Karen SA/TX | April 03, 2006 at 10:49 PM
Those precious pooches allow their charming personalities to shine in these photos!!!! Keep capturing those Kodak moments...they are priceless!! Life is grand when you can nap whenever and wherever you want! Dogs rule!
Posted by: Nina | April 03, 2006 at 10:40 PM
I don't understand why people hurt animals? I'm so glad Dillon ended up with you... what is wrong with people?
Posted by: sarah | April 03, 2006 at 04:25 PM
great to see Pappy, he is looking as cute as ever. I was wondering how he was doing. Dillon is a cutie too...I love the old guys.
Posted by: Leigh | April 03, 2006 at 03:56 PM
Those are the cutest couples shots. It's good to see Pappy,I'm glad Dillon has come so far; and, Widget on Birdie's tail is so sweet.
Posted by: Roz | April 03, 2006 at 08:52 AM
Loved the photos! That big bed is really loved. It was nice to see Pappy in a photo with Dillon. Widget is such is funny girl, she seems to love to curl up with anyone avalible. That bed was the "show stopper" of the day.
Big hugs to all!
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | April 03, 2006 at 01:06 AM