MR. WIGGLES

Mr. Wiggles has a big heart.  He is an 11 lb. Malti-poo who loves people first, other little dogs second, and big dogs third.  You can tell how small he is when you compare him to the fallen leaves in the foreground of the picture.  For his size he is very brave.  He is not afraid of deer.  He will chase them when they come too near the house.  When he meets a large dog on a walk he barks anxiously.  When he meets a dog his size he runs up to sniff.  When he meets a friendly person he flops on his back for a tummy-rub.  In fact, a back flop is Mr. Wiggles' default position.  When in doubt, he seems to think, try for a tummy-rub.

Mr. Wiggles is not too picky or spoiled.  Like cows, sheep and other mammals (but not our old cat), he is willing to eat the same food every day.  A little gravy on top is welcome but not required.  If he was wishing for gravy, he will carry a piece or two of the dry food into the breakfast room and drop it on the rug and study it.  Then he eats it.  Then he goes back to his dish and chows down.

Mr. Wiggles will play hide-and-seek.  He also loves a playground.  He likes to pick our granddaughter up from school and stop there.  He will swing on his own and go down the slide too, if he is held tightly.

Mr. Wiggles at the Playground

His favorite chew toys are his pink bear and his yellow ducky.

Mr. Wiggles and Pink Bear

Mr. Wiggles has a warm red plaid jacket for cold weather.  He has no bad qualities at all.  I have read about therapy dogs and emotional support dogs, how they provide affection and comfort.  Mr. Wiggles definitely fills that role.

I am hoping everyone has such a lovely pet.