The Trail

Lola is our mixed Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher female. Her estimated birth is September 15, 2011. “Lola Boo” as we affectionately call her is the biggest rough-housing tomboy I know of. My family has to constantly remind she is not a male dog.

Lola craves personal contact with others. This includes wrestling matches with his older brother Rosco; ear cleanings from his other older brother Chico; snuggling with both my wife and me; pacing back and forth (with her favorite bone in her teeth) from the energy that comes from my daughter (or any of us) about to come through the garage door; getting her brothers to join in their own Chihuahua version of a wolf howl, excitement for “pee-pee,” and her scary “tooth” smile.

It was around two weeks after Easter in my place of employment. What was left of Easter chocolate, candy and other paraphernalia was marked 70% off the regular price. I was greeting the day my daughter walked in. I told her to check out the dress marked down to $2.99 for Lola. Allena liked it and bought it for me.

The polyester medium-size dress was sleeveless. It attached below the belly with Velcro. Mint green circled the neck and armholes of the two front legs. The majority of the dress was in a plaid white and mint green pattern. The plaid white and violet-colored rose came before the ruffles (pattern and color same as rest of dress) and stiff white crinoline underneath. This leaves both the back legs and tail exposed.

Lola Boo hates the dress she wants it off as soon as we put it on. When she sees the dress come out, Lola runs. The dress is entirely for our entertainment value. It makes me smile every time I hear the crinoline swoosh, the ruffles bounce, and her long tail curls over her back end.

Pets (of all kinds) provide us with unconditional love. Maybe that’s why it hurts so much when we loose them. Have you ever noticed how well they can adapt to our home environment? Once a pet has securely connected to us emotionally; it’s difficult to imagine life without them. Pets are expensive.

They can be a mess at times. They can add an additional expense when planning a vacation. The good things in life can often be the most challenging. Pets keep on love you regardless of your appearance, financial security, or a multitude of other things humans consider important. True devotion is available in a non-human form. I truly believe devotion like this is the closest thing on Earth to compare to how a Heavenly Father adores you.