Well, the little dog who has been coming and going decided to stay. Our 11-year-old next-door #2 grandson really really really wanted him to, so we’re all delighted. #2 has been studying Greek history and mythology, so he named the pup Hector.
He thinks this is funny, since Hector was a big hero and the dog is miniscule. He doesn’t know an old saying that means “for a long time”: “Since Hector was a pup” as in “Oh, yeah, we go way back. I’ve known her since Hector was a pup.”
Here’s Hector:
Oh, wait, that’s not a good picture. Let me try again:
Thanks, Joe. ~sigh~ One more time:
~deep sigh~ Okay, it looks like that’s as good as I’m gonna get.
#1 daughter and her husband let the pup sleep indoors at night and let him out during the day. He’s such a good dog! He (often) comes when he’s called, he’ll stay when he’s told to, he understands a simple No, he can Sit on command.
Joe likes him and plays with him, unless I pay too much attention to Hector. Then Joe growls at him and stays between us so Hector can’t come close to me. I’m thinking of buying Joe a suit and tie and some sunglasses. Maybe one of those wires snaking out of his ear.
So here’s a happy ending for a little dog lost. We have a feeling he got dumped, but he’s rolling in clover, now. 🙂
A WRITING PROMPT FOR YOU: An old friend gets in the way of a new friendship.
MA
~Tim
November 10, 2012 at 7:55amGreat looking dogs! In my experience, dogs just don’t understand photos. Why sit still and look at a little box when there is playing to be done?
Marian Allen
November 10, 2012 at 8:33amDoesn’t make for very good portraits, but I got a great action shot! 😉 I love Hector dashing past, ears flying, but eyes on me to make sure I’m watching him.
Shane Curtis
November 8, 2012 at 10:04pmThat dog looks very cute. By the way congratulations to your new dog and hope to see more pictures to your dog and he looks very cute!
Marian Allen
November 8, 2012 at 10:08pmThank you, Shane! Both the dogs actually belong to different grandsons. Joe belongs to our #1 grandson, who lives across town in a house too small for the dog. Hector belongs to our #2 grandson, who lives next door to us. 🙂
I’m always happy to welcome visitors from Timber Sliding Doors. You folks actually read the posts and leave real comments. 🙂
N. R. Williams
November 8, 2012 at 8:20pmHi Marian
I’m giving out blog awards tomorrow and I’ve got two for you. I haven’t been able to go around much so I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your occasional visit.
Nancy
Marian Allen
November 8, 2012 at 10:05pmTwo awards? TWO? Wow! I can’t wait until tomorrow to see what they are — Thank you!
I don’t always comment, Nancy, but I visit often. 🙂 HUGS!
Jane
November 8, 2012 at 1:18pmHi. Love your happy little dogs. Joe looks so sweet. and Hector the Pup is cute as the dickens.
Marian Allen
November 8, 2012 at 2:28pmJoe still thinks he’s a pup. It hurts me when he tries to play with Hector and falls down because he can’t run as fast as he believes he can. 🙁 But I think having a buddy will be good for him.