Minnie
Minnie the Mighty Dog. That is what I named her. The name just seemed to “fit.” I am beginning to think that Diva, however, would have been more appropriate to describe her!
Minnie will celebrate her 2nd birthday somewhere around October 31, and in many ways, she is still very much an infant who looks at the world with big, bright, innocent eyes. But as time has gone by, she has matured and become independent in a way that only Minnie can.On Minnie’s first trip to the city, she looked up at the tall buildings like a first-time tourist. Standing at a scant 3 inches from the ground, I’m surprised she didn’t just jump in her carrier never to see daylight again! She used to run in fear every time a bus went by, become disturbed every time she heard the honk of a horn and had no idea where to go pee with no grass around.
Now, after a year of city-life, Minnie has adopted the city like anyone who moves here. She struts - yes, struts - down the street like she owns it, knows all of the doormen on our block, curbs herself to conduct her business, barks at anyone who appears threatening in any way, and ignores any stranger who pays attention to her - a sign of a true New Yorker!
While Minnie has developed a tough exterior on her way to being very much an ALPHA dog, her eyes still hold that brightness and innocence of a child. If she is in an unfamiliar place or around people she does not know, she will run behind my legs for protection. If she is tired, she will climb on my lap or lie next to me to cuddle. If she wants you to pet her, she will roll over on her back so you can pat her tummy, And if she wants to play, she will reach into her basket for just the “right” toy, usually a squeaky one, and beg me to play.
I have all sorts of nicknames that I use for her depending on what kind of mood she’s in. I’ll call her “Super Pup” or “Peanut” or “Piglet.” When we are out about town, people will yell “hot dog!” or “frankfurter!” or “sausage!” because of her recognizable shape. But whatever you might call Minnie, you can bet that her playful personality, dark brown eyes, soft velvety ears and wiggly tail will melt your heart and make you smile.
posted by cateinthecity @ 7:56:00 PM
2 Comments:
Awww.. she's so adorable!
and to think.. we've never met!
She is the cutest dog in the world! I can't wait to meet her!
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