My Rikki Dog

by LS Manning
(boise, idaho)

She came into our home as a 3 year old from a breeder. She had been a show-dog,so she spent most of her time the first year we were together 'teaching' me which side she preferred to walk and at just the right gait.

Her favorite game was to drop the tennis ball just out of my reach, wait for me to try to pick it up, quickly dash for it and run..wanting me to chase her. Her other favorite pastime was to lay on her back with the ball between her front paws actually tossing it in the air and catching it in her mouth.

We enjoyed and loved her for the next 8 years. I can't believe how much joy we have missed since she departed.