Hi Ben,


RH> What kind of a dog is it? We
RH> had a Bichon Frise for a few years, then some years later got the Cocker
RH> Spaniel. Had several cats betw'xt and between, then my pulmonologist in
RH> HI gave me a choice--cat or dog OR breathe. Much as I'd like another
RH> animal, we went with choice #2 and now just get fuzz therapy whenever we
RH> visit someone with pets.

 BC> He's half chihuahua and half terrier.  Bigger than a chihuahua and
 BC> cuter than a terrier.  His personality is friendly, mellow, and
 BC> silent.  He loves to socialize with other dogs and people while we are
 BC> out on walks.  I enjoy seeing other people light up when they interact
 BC> with him.

Sounds like a fun one to have around--and the terrier cancels out the
hyperactivity of the chihuahua. I've referred to that breed as "a
nervous breakdown on 4 paws". (G)


 BC> Funny term, fuzz therapy.  :-)

Getting to have the enjoyment of a pet, even if it's not ours, for a
short time. I'd like a cat or dog but.............so I'll enjoy those
that belong to others when I can.


 BC> I am happy to enjoy children and pets vicariously and for well-defined
 BC> periods of time.

Very understandable. The ladies of our church had a cookie exchange this
afternoon; the lady that organised it had us break into 2 teams to
decorate pre made gingerbread houses. The 2 kids (5 and 3) of another
lady (her husband was working upstairs, had the kids with him) were
judges--our team won. It was fairly simply decorated with just a bit of
what was offered and we even repaired the broken wall on our house. Fun
time and we all came home with several different cookies. I made
chocolate crinkles with a hint of mint--I always sub one teaspoon of
peppermint extract for one of the 2 teaspoons of vanilla.

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Ruth
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