Something odd is coming over Widget: she's beginning to snuggle up with Dexter. This has never been her style; usually she'd get quite grumpy if another dog tried to encroach on her personal space and curl up with her. But in recent weeks we've noticed her like this with Dexter more and more. Sharing was never her thing. Although she was always big on you sharing your food with her (whether you were a human or another dog, it didn't matter), she was always a growly bear when it came to her food or her personal space. Widget seemed to have a bit of the cartoon character Yosemite Sam in her, brandishing pistols and yelling, "back off!" when someone tried to climb onto her bed or approach within 100 feet of her food bowl.
So now, to see her so content sleeping right next to Dexter, is quite a surprise. It's the "new" Widge ... a kinder, gentler Widge. This is the Widge who gives up when the loom doesn't work.
And as far as Dexter is concerned, he'd much rather have Widget sleeping next to him than on top of him. This, he is certain, is an improvement.
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Shelter Challenge Update: Since the Animal Rescue Site changed the rules for this last round, we did not get the $1,000 state prize for being No. 1 in New Hampshire (I think we were six times ahead of the runner-up, who ended up with the state prize), so our total was limited to the $1,000 from being a weekly winner. Still, that's $1,000 for the animals! Thank you so much to everyone for all your votes!
sounds like Widget is mellowing in her golden years. Either that or Dexter's just charmed her. :)
Posted by: GypsyJr | March 27, 2011 at 01:50 AM
Congrats on winning $1,000 for the ranch!
Seems that Widget and Dexter have become very special friends. They look adorable together!
Posted by: Ann | March 26, 2011 at 02:48 AM
"Love is blind" or "If you can not beat them, join them"? Who knows?
Posted by: Mauro Salles | March 26, 2011 at 12:04 AM
We will get the next challenge....promise.
Posted by: Sandy Shubert | March 25, 2011 at 04:21 PM
See....old dogs CAN learn new tricks! What a sweet girl. Now.
Posted by: Ev | March 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Cute picture. Serious question.. is she feeling ok? I like that she is more snuggly with Dexter but is Widgets attitude showing something else is going on, something more hidden inside?? Just wondering.
Posted by: Anne in FL | March 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
LOL Ok I beleive Widget is showing her new Yankee Hospitality.
Posted by: Eric | March 25, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Widget and Dexter are made for each other. I'm so glad that Widget finally sees it :-)
Hugs to all!
Posted by: Kristi Gross | March 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Ah, the Widge. What a great blog to end the week with. Seems she is taking a different path in her senior years. Maybe recruiting her very own minions? Like the old saying goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Congrats on your Shelter Challenge win!!! Everyone get ready for the 2nd round.
Posted by: Cathy Silvestro | March 25, 2011 at 07:11 AM
It is true after all: some people or dogs do grow mellower with age...;-)
Good for you, Widget (and for Dexter, too:_))!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | March 25, 2011 at 04:04 AM
Yeah Widget...Yeah $1,000 for the animals!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | March 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Awwwwwww......so very sweet. Dexter and Widget sitting in a tree.......
Posted by: Marla from Kansas City | March 24, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Perhaps Dexter is familiar with The Taming of The Shrew and used that concept to his advantage. Widget's heart was won over by a fellow who stood up to her and refused to give in. I like the way Dexter maintains his Steve McQueen style cool in the photo.
Posted by: Moon Rani | March 24, 2011 at 06:33 PM