The Tales of a Girl and Her Dog

My first dog was a Terrier named after my dad’s college roommate, Buzby. I hardly remember her and what I do remember is somewhat funny. My dad once told me that the two black circles on Buzby’s back were because my dad accidentally flipped some burned pancakes onto Buzby’s back. I remember contemplating that while I tried to pick at Buzby’s fur.  There are countless stories about Buzby tracking down my dad on Western’s campus and her hunting shenanigans.

Now we have Sydney and she is Maggie’s first dog. Who knows what Maggie will remember from her life with Syd, but bearing witness to their relationship unfolding is really a testament to Syd’s patience and loyalty. Of course it helps that Maggie is a great napping buddy.

It also helps that Sydney has a ton of chub to get smooshed and mooshed. We’re constantly telling Sydney what a good dog she is because she is beyond patient with Maggie, allowing Maggie to take her bone, poke her in the eye and even dip into her food.

Not once has Sydney growled, barked or batted at Maggie and for that I am thankful. Dexter and Brian came to visit today and at one point Sydney and Dex were playing a game  that Maggie wanted to join in on. After Maggie found herself in the middle of the two dogs wrestling, she fell over onto her back. Dexter and Sydney continued to play, at one point pouncing on Maggie’s forehead.  It was a bit startling, but Maggie was fine and continued to try to get in on the game with her dog Sydney.

I can’t say that Maggie will remember loving her first dog, but at least I can be her memory keeper and share with her bits and pieces of this time. I might leave out the whole ‘pouncing on the forehead’ thing, but other than that I’m excited to share the tales of Mags & Syd!