Elsa has found ways to worm herself into our little family. And she is winning.
We chose a smaller dog when we were looking to fill the hole left in our lives when we lost Rozie. And that’s what Elsa was – a smaller dog. We figured as we age, we will need a light-weight for us to be able to lift and carry. Ha!
Elsa is verging now on being a heavy-weight who has used her sweetness and big dark eyes for treats and more treats and delicious people food handouts. Yes, I know this is the fault of us humans who fall for canine pleading.
But what about sleeping? What would make a little (fat) dog work on getting into bed between two humans?
Fear.
And witnessing the abject fear demonstrated by Elsa (at any unusual sound emanating from the terrifying forest primeval) prompted us to allow her to join us abed “just this once.”
And now tis a nightly event.
She waits until 3 or 4AM to make sure we are too groggy to say, “NO” and shivers and shakes a bit to convince us she is frightened about something (a bear outside our window or an intruder or thunder or gunshots)? After all, it is hunting season in our neck of the woods in southwestern Virginia.
Alas! We have fallen once again for Elsa’s charms and her well thought out tactics.
The battle is on for bed space.
And there you have it – the ultimate bedtime story.
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You realize once she puts on another twenty pounds, she’ll be able to kick you out of the bed and assume ownership — right?!
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She is a cutie though! A ten pound cat can also take up a lot of room in a bed!
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Awww, why not? They say it’s good for both the dog and human. 😉
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She has you two wrapped around her little paw.
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That’s a lovely bedtime story. Sleep well!
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Oh so like Koko !! who used to cringe and shake at any loud noises and sqeeze into and under the smallest place possible to seemingly protect himself. How we miss Koko now he is gone. Don’t worry about spoiling Elsa while you have him close to you Dora.
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Our dog Woofie would wait until 2 AM to sneak up on the couch or futon.
Because no one want to get up at 2 AM and move the dog.
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How smart they are, our canine friends.
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The story continues to emerge. Now our bed partner has found her permanent spot.
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You have that right!
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I wonder where it says it’s good for dogs to sleep alongside humans (a rumor filled with hope).
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Cats, dogs and other furry critters all welcome as long as we can turn over.
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Being kicked out of bed by the ever growing Elsa dog is a forgone conclusion!
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As with all things, there are pros and cons, read here: https://www.hepper.com/benefits-of-sleeping-with-your-dog/
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I hope the permanent sleeping spot has your approval.
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She is lovely and so smart to choose her encroachment time wisely
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who could resist that face? Not I!!
MJ
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And how could you resist that sweet face?
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Impossible to be sure!
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Not I – too!
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Se has found the perfect place and hunkers down as soon as the lights go out.
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I am so not surprised that you have researched the benefits of having sleeping dogs for company. I like each of the listed posibilities but in the end it simply feels good to snooze alongside a furry friend.
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Well, obviously, she feels safe and secure at your side! 😉
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Both species are ‘pack’ animals. 🙂
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