Send Me an Angel

In January, a little white puppy showed up in the driveway I share with my next-door neighbors. If you will recall, we never found the owner, so my neighbors adopted her. Her name is Angel.

I posted pictures when she was a cute little puppy. You have to see how much she has grown.   She weighs at least 40 pounds and towers over Gracie, yet she still acts like a puppy.

She tries to grab Gracie’s whiskers and eyebrows. She nips at Gracie’s feet and invariably lifts Gracie off the ground in the process.  As you can see, Gracie is quick to discipline Angel when things get out of hand.

Angel bounces in the air as if she has springs in her feet.  That's not so bad when the dog weighs 17 pounds.  It is a bit of a surprise when she weighs more than that.  I had forgotten how strong big dogs can be.

Every time Gracie and I take a walkie, Angel is there. Most mornings, she is even waiting outside the door for us when it is time for our walkie. Gracie cannot escape her.

I will admit that her constant badgering does bother Gracie (and, if I am honest, me) sometimes. However, I must give credit to Angel for socializing Gracie. Since Angel is always there, Gracie must deal with her. She cannot puff up and do her little Rottweiler routine. I really believe Gracie’s good behavior in public lately is due in a large part to her daily interactions with Angel.

Well, it is time for the morning walkie. I hear Angel running around the front yard.

Rescue Mommy