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Posted by Joy Butler Mar 29, 2006 |
Next week I will be doggysitting for some folks who will be vacationing in a tropical resort for ten days. Aah! Lucky them! My charges will be three tiny teacup Chihuahuas who have never met me before. I know I will fall in love immediately, no problem, with these little squeakers who weigh less than fifteen pounds all totaled. They will be so easy to cuddle on my lap even while working on the computer and I can even carry them with me from room to room. I look forward to playing outside with them in the yard and can envision them hopping around like little "grasshoppers."
But, on the other hand, they may not feel the same affection for me right away. They will be in a strange place with strange people and other strange pets. I may have to give them their space at first to allow them to get their bearings. I've already arranged for them to eat the same food they are accustomed to and for their humans to bring their beds and toys which will have the scents they are accustomed to. But if they show any signs of homesickness, I'll be prepared to put into practice some tricks I've learned over the years for soothing stressed dogs. Music is one of them. I will put on some soothing music for the Chihuahuas.