When I was a little girl, I probably would have liked to have a puppy like Sasha; buff colored like my favorite muff - if you happen to remember what those look like:).
We got Sasha on Super Bowl Sunday over 5 years ago. Even though she was only a couple of pounds, Tom and I could see her feisty characteristics right away - and we were not mistaken. We also enjoyed and at times were worn out with her entertaining ways, running in circles when she was energetic, and dragging out her pink baby blanket and favorite purse, wanting our attention especially in the evenings.
She was very loving and loyal to us. In our first residence with her, we would put up a barrier so she wouldn't wake up the person trying to take a nap upstairs. In time we learned she was eager to be with whoever was resting, being a little companion by his or her side. She was our most affectionate dog, liking to sit on our laps and ever present if there was food that she liked in the vicinity. I said a dog would never sleep with us, similar to things we say our kids will never do:), but I was comforted by her closeness to my legs at night. I would have to move her slightly over to get my side of the bed, which she took over until I got there, but then she would snuggle close.
Her favorite perch was on the middle of the sofa in the center of the couch by the front window. From there , she could ward off any dogs who dared to come on the territory of our corner sidewalk, let any other "intruders" on her territory know they were infringing - and run to the back of the house to the sliding door until they disappeared from her view. At 1:30 daily, the UPS crossed into our space and she let us know about it.
She was usually waiting for us on her perch, a very pretty little reminder of a hearty "welcome home" to Tom and me, whether we would be gone for an hour or for a day. Quickly on her back for a belly rub with her tail wagging and all was well for her.
We are grieving the loss of our special little "doggy in the window" but thankful we had our little friend and playmate for the time we did.
