Helo's Dogs

Chief

Rudy

       Before Helo was born we acquired 3 dogs.  Joe had one before we were married, a Shih Tzu, I had a German Shepherd mix, and together we adopted a Pit Bull from a neighbor.  As anyone with a pet knows,  the introduction of a baby into the family can mean stress for the pet, and for the humans, waiting to see the reaction and interaction.  Each or our dogs has a unique personality. Chief the bully, is our Mr. Friendly. He loves EVERYONE. Rudy our Shih Tzu is our old man who would rather sleep all day.  Those two just watch from afar.

Mirko

        Mirko......ah Mirko.  He is crazy, wrapped in hyper, wrapped in loving, wrapped in a really sheddy fur! His nickname? Mirko Berserko. It was well earned.  If you would have observed Mirks before Helo came along, or had been regaled with his antics, you may have been scared of what he would be like. 

       Of the three dogs, Mirko is the best with Helo.  Mirko our shepherd mix is Helo's best buddy.  He is our guardian in a black and tan fur coat. He patiently sits there, while our now rolly polly little man kicks him in the face, or pulls on his fur, or pokes him in the eye.  Yes, I do stop him from continuously doing these things to Mirko. (We want to teach him to be kind to all animals.) However, Mirko simply gets up and walks away when he has had enough, without stepping on him.  From day one, Mirks has been his, buddy and guardian. When I wake up in the morning, he is sleeping outside his bedroom door.  When Helo is on the floor, Mirko curls up in front of his mat.  Anyone wishing to do harm to our little boy, had better first take into consideration the crazy mutt who watches over him.  (Not including his parents, of course!)  This post is dedicated to all those furry "first" babies that parents had.

        Helo, you have a fantastic buddy in Mirko.  I hope you treat him with love and care.  He will be your first boyhood friend. He will be the first one to greet you at the door, the last one you see before you fall asleep at night.  No bond is quite like a boy and his dog!

I even brave "the bathroom" for you!