In much sadder news: Penny, my parents' dog, passed away last night. She was a faithful shih tzu whom I kept thinking of as a puppy, even as the cataracts grew in her eyes and we had to become more careful about her joints. As my parents' only child still living at home, they spoiled her as she deserved. Unfortunately, this made her stays at our house when they were on vacation that much more difficult for all of us.
She was an affectionate dog, often resting comfortably on somebody's lap. She and our cats came to agreements of peaceful coexistence. When she was over, she could often be found on Janelle's lap, facing the opposite of whatever direction the cat on Janelle's lap might be facing, often putting the two pets butt to butt.
She was also terrible about going out when we wanted her to, while always expecting a treat once she got inside. This included times when she was sent outside because she messed in the house.
Still, troubles and all, she was a good dog for my parents and will be missed.
She was an affectionate dog, often resting comfortably on somebody's lap. She and our cats came to agreements of peaceful coexistence. When she was over, she could often be found on Janelle's lap, facing the opposite of whatever direction the cat on Janelle's lap might be facing, often putting the two pets butt to butt.
She was also terrible about going out when we wanted her to, while always expecting a treat once she got inside. This included times when she was sent outside because she messed in the house.
Still, troubles and all, she was a good dog for my parents and will be missed.
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