(And Arnie too!)
Currently we have five dogs. Later today, Bogart’s Mommy and Daddy will be coming to pick him up and whisk him off to his home. I am going to miss him. What a nice little guy he is. After the first 24 hours, where Arnie really had his nose out of joint, everything settled down and the gang started to really get along. There has not been one incident with any of the dogs, but there have been some really funny things happen.
Bogart
Bogart is a lick-er. And he loves to lick those he loves. He especially LOVES Fritz. Oh my goodness to watch the two of them is hilarious! Fritz will be sitting there and Bogey jumps up kissing his face with such love, and Fritz just accepts it.
If Fritz is outside and Bogart sees him through the door, he will stand at the door and lick the glass! He will also fuss and whine until we let Fritz back in.
Anneliese will sit cuddled up with Bogart, or if they are outside she will run after him, or he will run after her, but they are both moving fast, chasing each other!
Grandma Greta, also started playing around with Bogart. It seems he accepts that she is the Alpha Dog in the pack and so she has decided it is okay to play with him. Honest to goodness it is so cute to watch!
And then there is Arnie.
He still gives Bogart a wide berth, and I have seen that look in his eye that tells me that in some ways Arnie feels unloved. You know he enjoys being the only “boy” dog in the house, (read un-neutered) and since he has had to share the space with another “boy” he has felt very much like his place is being taken in the pack. I’ve spent a lot of time stroking Arnie and telling him it will be okay.
Bogey has adjusted quite well. I think he remembers the house, and well, there is no convincing me that he doesn’t remember Hubby and me. In fact when I get him up in the morning he just covers my face with kisses, and then he races to Hubby and greets him the same way when he gets up.
Yes, we’re going to miss Bogart when he leaves us. Perhaps he’ll come and visit again in the future.
There is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a dog and you have been very blessed with your pups, as thehy by having you in their lives. Those little faces show so much expression – good job MB
It’s been a good visit for all! Glad you have enjoyed the Bogart time. Love YOU, Mel
Poor Bogart, he will feel lonely at home, without his dog family !
What a fun visit! 🙂 He has been quite a character all his little life.