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Izzy
 I
now have three beagles adopted from Houston Beagle Rescue.
From left to right, they are Izzy (Maisey),
Bo (Leroy) and
Mikala (Mia).
I thought there was nothing
better than two beagles, until I got three. And the perfect
addition was Izzy. I have three beagles that are very
different, in looks and personality.
Bo came first and loved being
an only dog because he got all the attention. In looks, he is
a perfect specimen. His coloring is perfect, his size, etc.
He does look older than his years - I've had him for three
years and I'm guessing he's about eight now. He is adored by
Mikala and he wishes he wasn't. Bo is, without a doubt, the
perfect dog. He never does anything wrong, always does what
he's told and he has the gentlest soul. You can't help but
love Bo and love hanging out with him. I will say though, he
gives lazy a whole new meaning when he's home. But get out the
leash, and he's a wild man. He will run nonstop if you let
him.
Mikala. I've had her for one
and half years so she's probably about three now. And bossy -
is she ever bossy - nothing happens in that house that she
doesn't know about or have her nose in. She's by my side when
I cook, clean house or do laundry - never leaves me. She was
literally skin and bones when I got her but no more - now
she's on a reduced diet. When I lie on the couch, she lays on
her back in my arms and just watches me. She's extremely
protective of me and her home. Perfect watch dog. No one
passes the front of the house that she doesn't know about. And
the love of her life is Bo. If she's not with me, she's with
Bo and she has to be touching him.
And then there's Izzy. I've
had Izzy for a couple of months and she came with her share of
problems. She's about eight years old, was beyond thunder
phobic, and has had mammary gland cancer. I wanted her because
I'm a breast cancer survivor and because Bo use to be terribly
thunder phobic and is fine now; I wanted to work with her on
it. She's very tiny and no matter how much she eats, she never
gains a pound. And is she funny!! Every day Izzy does
something that makes you laugh and she gets herself in the
strangest situations. One time we found her inside a pillow
case on the bed - lifted up the covers, and this little faces
pokes out of the pillow case! She and Mikala are very bonded
and act just like sisters. And the best part - she's already
tons better on the thunder phobia and is cancer free!! She
will live out her life in comfort, being loved and cared for.
Bo barks, but never bays.
Mikala barks and bays. Izzy only bays. And Izzy's bay is the
funniest sound you ever heard. She's so serious about it and
we can't help laughing.
They bring me nothing but
pure joy!!
Elizabeth Emery |
