The Year of the Dogs

Until the middle of last year Nikki was the only four-legged creature in the household.  Her master, Enrique, has been residing at my place for most of the time since I moved in.  Nikki feels right at home and I have always enjoyed her company.  Last year I discovered that while not the most graceful water dog in the realm, Nikki was nevertheless an enthusiastic swimmer.

Always ready for a swim...

Then last June Eric moved in and shortly thereafter came Mischief, a Shih-Tzu Poodle mix.

Eric and eight week old Mischief

Eric got a job at the Gastineau Humane Society.  One night this Spring he brought Hope the Border Collie Mix home for a sleepover.  Another sleepover followed and shortly thereafter there were suddenly three dogs in the household.  Amazing how that happens...

Now I find myself kennel manager for a small pack of hounds.  We go for a nice long walk every day.

The pack on patrol

Mischief is now full grown at a whopping 10 pounds - still eagle bait I'm afraid...

Nikki and Mischief are best of pals.  Raising Mischief would have been much more difficult without Aunt Nikki.

Hope is much more easy going...

So there you have it!  The year of the dogs...