Ginny Weissman visits. She is Gizmo’s “godmother.” We owe much thanks to her: she drove an hour and a half to get this #dog from the pound, when it had only 24 hours OR LESS in which to live. She helped us through the bad times when we weren’t sure we wanted to keep Gizmo after taking him “temporarily” for “only a few days.” She has always been our most positive reinforcement for the unconditional love of a dog that tries to be good and often succeeds.
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We got together with our mutual friend, John Powers, who wrote the book and the musical “Black Patent Leather Shoes” and is my best friend. Before we talked about our current diseases or the diseases of friends (we are all of an age to do that), we talked about and complimented Gizmo, who is becoming a nearly perfect dog. We are so lucky to have been united with a dog that has Giz’s easy-going temperament. We are fortunate to have him in our lives and to have re-connected with Ginny in time for her to find him for us.
John said that one of his three King Charles Spaniels escaped from his home in Lake Geneva, WI, while he was out of town. The little nipper, which is only a puppy, is nicknamed the “Devil Dog” for his destructive ways, having torn up a couch and other furnishings in three rooms. John vowed to discipline his dogs and we agreed that, for their own safety, some training must be done.
Then, with only the slightest of knowing looks, we returned to praising Gizmo, who lay quietly, asleep at my feet. He is, everyone agreed, a wonderful and beautiful dog. We love the little guy.
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