Gracie

This past weekend we had a visitor come to stay with us. She’s a little Yorkshire Terrier named Gracie who is a bundle of energy. She stayed with us once before, but during this visit she really seemed to feel more at home. Though still a bit wary of Shakti’s large paws, she proved herself fearless by running in front of Shakti and barking to try and get the Dane to chase her. When she succeeded, she bounded to the couch, jumped up on it, and headed straight up the pillows or armrest so she could meet Shakti nose to nose. A few quick licks to the big black nose, and she was on the move again.

Shakti and Gracie make friends.

Shakti seemed to enjoy her company, though after playing for a little while, she would head for her bed back in the bedroom for a nap. When she slept on her bed in the living room, Gracie would sneak up cautiously to sniff her nose, then one of her legs, then her back, etc. There was just so much dog to sniff. While Gracie seemed to like Shakti, she never curled up next to her (perhaps afraid Shakti wouldn’t be careful not to roll over on her?). Instead, she would curl up on Puck or me for a nap, and she was undisturbed by any “sofa quakes” that temporarily shook up her world.

Gracie was a darling to have at the house, and she made me laugh again and again at her playful antics and adorable looks. I’m glad Shakti has a little friend to come and visit every once in awhile.