I got this shot the other evening of Dexter pretending not to notice that he was sharing the basket bed with Little Miss Roo. He kept his head buried the entire time, and wouldn't look at her or us. As I mentioned in the original post on Roo, the Dachshunds were not exactly happy to have someone else small and cute show up. So when we put Roo in the basket with Dexter to keep an eye on her while we made dinner, it seemed to add insult to injury. He wouldn't even acknowledge she was in the basket with him. "This is NOT happening," he seemed to be (wishfully) thinking. Of course, Roo likes everyone, even the Dachshunds, but Dexter wasn't having any of it. He finally hopped out and came into the kitchen, where he patiently waited in vain for something edible to fall off the counter.
Sooooo jealous!! Roo may be the cutest thing I've ever seen...
Posted by: Amber Lipari | August 11, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Roo will have them wrapped around her paws in no time, and soon she'll have more minions than Alayne! :-)
Posted by: Cassie Betz | August 07, 2010 at 11:44 PM
So adorable and sweet! Bailey will get used to Roo and I'll bet they will end up the best of friends!
Posted by: Ann | August 07, 2010 at 03:12 AM
I agree with the earlier post... If she were mine I would be packing her around wherever I went. She is so cute!!
Posted by: Tricia Taylor | August 07, 2010 at 12:08 AM
LOVE the name. I had a yorkie rescue named Little Miss Maddie. She was a little miss, too.
Posted by: Adele in the Bronx | August 06, 2010 at 09:45 PM
I hope one of the house dogs will become friends with the little miss and give her some cuddles. She is going to be a RDR favorite I can tell........
Posted by: Marla | August 06, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Steve,
I swear you have to be part dachshund! Everytime you write what you think they are thinking it just cracks me up.
Barbara Techel
Posted by: Barbara Techel | August 06, 2010 at 03:34 PM
Oh my gosh, this is too cute and too funny! Poor Dexter. It's all just too funny! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Lisa | August 06, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Dexter, Dexter, Dexter...look at that cute little face. She is new and needs a friend. You 2 could become real good buddies and you could work the cuteness factor to the max!! If you cant beat 'em, join 'em. Just think of the attention you would get if you 2 joined forces, irresistable!
Posted by: Anne in Florida | August 06, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Little Miss Roo has won my heart & I think the Doxie's are just trying to play hard to get but secretly they love her as much as we do!!! I'm so glad she has found her way to RDR!
That pic is the sweetest ever & Dexter is hilarious trying to act like he doesn't care...
Posted by: Colleen & In Memory of Sweet Kitty Erin | August 06, 2010 at 11:53 AM
The humility of it all, where is your humanity? How could you betray us so? Whooo Whooo Whooooooooooo
;)
Posted by: Amy A | August 06, 2010 at 10:42 AM
She could not be cuter!! :)
Posted by: Suzanne | August 06, 2010 at 10:18 AM
How funny. We have a similar situation at our house, with toothless older chap just hating the new puppy. He's mellowed a bit: he now lets her groom his face. It will be interesting to see how the doxies mellow in their approach to Roo.
Pack dynamics is fascinating to watch.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | August 06, 2010 at 10:11 AM
What a sweet picture. These precious children are so dog gone cute.
Posted by: April | August 06, 2010 at 10:00 AM
I am in love with Little Miss Roo :=)
I have a Chihuahua mix and I bet once she gets her courage and feels comfortable, she will give those Dachshunds a run for their money...LOL. I'm afraid if she was my little girl, I would never be able to put her down.....that face is so adorable! Thank you for all you do! You two are the best!!!
Posted by: A fan in Arizona | August 06, 2010 at 04:53 AM
I love this little Roo, she has stolen my heart and I know given time Dexter and the others will feel the same way. I am so glad she found a home with you at RDR, you are a blessing, thank you for the work you do.
Posted by: Debby | August 06, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Poor Little Miss Roo. She can't help that she is so darn cute.
Okay....so Dexter is not going to be her buddy. Who are you going to
try to persuade next?
The picture does say a thousand words. Some of the words may not be printable though ;-o!!
Posted by: Ev | August 06, 2010 at 12:01 AM
ADORABLE with a capitol A!!
All in good time..........
Little Miss Roo will win them over.
Posted by: Doe George | August 05, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Sweetness!! Maybe it would be good if you told Dexter, "Shhhh, you're the king of the doxies. We need your help to look after the baby 'til she gets her wheels."
Posted by: Sharon | August 05, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Is there anything more perfect than Roo? Dexter, my man....give in; women, almost always get there way!!
Posted by: Cora Hellings | August 05, 2010 at 10:13 PM