Every little kid’s dream is to have a dog. While I was lucky throughout my childhood (having a Cocker Spaniel when I was a wee baby, Yellow Lab in my tiny tot years, and finally a Shih-Tzu in high school), I was missing something in college. I could go home and play with Miles, my parents’ 5 year old Shih-Tzu, but I couldn’t take him back to Laramie.
I needed my own puppy.
Meet Timber.
The day I took Timber to her first mountain hike.
She is my 5 month Corgi-Blue Heeler- something else. She has daddy issues.
And she is the love of my life.
Sometimes, though, she can be a real butt to deal with.
1. For instance, she chews through all of her chew toys.
She tears out the eyes of her enemies and pulls out all of the fluff. (Literally…. She only chews the faces off her toys).
2. Her ears don’t know which way to go.
One ear points True North, the other points to Magnetic North. That may be false, but it is the only cool explanation I can think of.
3. Her nails are sharp as heck.
Exhibit A: The cut on my inner arm (taken 2 weeks ago… still healing). But she doesn’t know any better. So I guess it’s okay.
*We’re in the process of scheduling a grooming appointment. I realize the harm that dogs face with long nails.
4. And she ripped up her mattress pad to her crate within the first week of having it.
The face of the culprit.
5. And Timber is funny when she is mid-sneeze.
Derp.
But this gal couldn’t ask for a better friend. Timber was born on May 1st, so she’s my little May-Day-Baby. It was a long 3 ½ months later when I could take the bundle of joy home. My life hasn’t been the same since.
The day I took Timber to get spayed.
She hogs the bed, poops on my floor, and chews up every toy I give her, but I wouldn’t trade anything for her. Timber is my world.
The day I took Timber to her first soccer game.
Timber is from a foster family, sponsored by the Wheatland Corgi and Dachshund Rescue. To find pets or donate to this amazing organization, please visit their Facebook page!
To keep tabs on Timber’s adventures, follow her on IG.
PC: @striped_butt_mutt