Achilles, taking his ease on the day bed. Unlike Stella and foster dog Charlie he spends a good amount of time inside on his own.
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Dozing
Achilles, dozing outside on a warm late winter day.
Blessed
In May 2006 a friend tipped me off about a dog in a shelter. I adopted Achilles based on that tip and my evaluation, though logic and reason suggested otherwise. Sometimes you do something that makes no sense at that time.
For nearly ten years now Faye and I have shared life with this gentle, loving dog. Our lives have been immensely richer, immensely blessed.
Lookalikes
Stella and Achilles look somewhat alike; sometimes people ask if they are related. By blood, no; by species, colour, breed (sort of), and by being treasured companions, most definitely.
Achilles, watchful
Our backyard is songbird friendly so we prefer that the neighbourhood cats stay clear of the backyard. A cat was unfamiliar with the rule and Achilles busted it trespassing so it was compelled to seek shelter up a tree. Achilles kept a watchful eye for about 90 minutes until we all went inside, giving kitty a chance to escape.
Ready. Set. Let’s go.
Achilles and Stella, ready for a car ride. Yes, they got to and no, Stella didn’t drive.
Welcoming committee
Achilles and Stella greeted me at the gate yesterday. Achilles has greeted me nearly every day for over nine years, Stella for over twelve. I am so blessed to have shared life with them.
I have heard that you get the dog you need, whether you are conscious of it or not. I needed Stella’s drive, energy, need for leadership and for a job. I needed Achilles’s gentleness, sweetness, and eagerness to please. All these years along, I still need them. How lucky to have found and to still have them!
Ahhh, this is the life
Achilles, stretched out. Only one lamp was on and rather than use the camera’s flash I experimented with different settings.
At ease
I did not capture Achilles in mid-lick, he was at ease, relaxed, tongue extended. He frequently does this, seemingly completely unaware that he is giving tongue.
Grace and blessing 2
Achilles graces and blesses our lives. I’m grateful to have such a good dog.
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