Riley

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

Xena’s viewpoint: Why, oh why, oh why is he living here with us again?

Riley won’t listen to anything I woof. He watches when I get my food and I’m afraid he’s going to eat it. Even my schnauzer warrior moves wouldn’t prevail against this 70 pound behemoth. Mommy threw my ball for me and Riley got it. When I tried to get it back from him, he hit me in the head with his tooth, and now there’s a hole where my ear meets the top of my head. I screamed and wouldn’t go near him for a few days. I even got behind Mommy every time he came near. And he has taken over my chair, so I can’t lay on the top of it and watch outside. I wish he would just go home.

Riley: Is that my Dad coming?

Lucy’s viewpoint: My buddy is back. He’s 20 pounds bigger than me, but I’m almost as tall as him. Sometimes we run and play in the front yard like we used to do. I love having Riley here. Did I mention he’s my friend?

Riley’s viewpoint: My Dad Andrew brought me over to Lucy’s to visit. Or at least I thought I was just visiting. But then he said he had to stay with friends for a while and I could stay here with his Mom. It’s true that she takes real good care of me and feeds me things I like and gives me pills for itching and pets and scritches me. But I miss my Dad Andrew…a lot.

I’ve had some fun times playing with balls and bones (I didn’t mean to hurt that silly schnauzer). And Lucy is a sweet girl and fun to play with. I’ve been real good. I’ve gone into the woods to potty and not run off. I always wag hello when I see the neighbors on our walks, especially the little kids. I love little kids. The guy working on the patio brought his teeny tiny 3 month old chihuahua and I was very, very careful not to hurt or scare him. We could even be friends if he wants.

I was even sorta, kinda good for my bath and nail trim. OK, so Mr. Jeff had to hold me for the nails, but at least they got cut, right? I even let Lucy have everyone’s favorite red chair this afternoon.

I just miss my Dad Andrew so much. He’s my heart-person. Every time I see the other patio worker guy drive his white truck up the driveway, I think it’s my Dad coming to get me. I get excited and start to bark. Then there’s the let-down.

When are you coming to get me, Dad? I’m OK, but I miss you so much.

17 thoughts on “Riley”

  2. Xena: Since Riley didn’t get in trouble, I don’t think he feels the least bit bad about what he did.
    Lucy: I feel bad for Riley, too. I would be unhappy if I couldn’t be with my Dad, but I adjust a little better. Did you know Riley is 9? Mom says that’s pretty old for a dog as big as him.

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  4. Deer Xena mee thinkss Riley just gotted a bit too werked up playin ball. Mee getss a bit wild an goess aftur LadyMew an shee has to wait for emee to calm down…..Mee betss Riley feelss bad ’bout what hee did. Mee hopess yore wound heelss quiklee ….
    Lucy mee can hear THE joy inn yore werdss havin Riley back with you. Purrhapss you can keep him busy so hee not upset Xena anymore Okay?
    An Riley yore “Inn chair lookin out THE window” fotos brott teerss to both LadyMew an mee eyess…it iss not easy to bee away from THE Hu’man you love butt mee knowss as soon as Mistur Andrew can reetern hee WILL come back fore you!! Try an enjoy beein with Aunty an Unkell an hangin out with Lucy an Xena (purrhapss from a disstance…mew mew mew….)
    ***purrss*** an ❤ BellaDharma

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  11. Oh, blerg, R. It is tuff staying with family waiting for your person. Try to keep on being good, and just putting one paw in front of the other till the time passes. Parents always come back.

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  13. Aww, poor Riley. Hope he and his Dad is able to reunite soon. Lucy enjoy the time you and Riley have together and sweet Xe…go easy on him…he’s feeling a bit lost without ‘his’ person. You don’t have to become BFF’s but think how you’d feel if you had to live with someone else for a while. Hope harmony reigns in Schnauzer-land and all co-exist peacefully. ☮️

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  14. Riley, sweet boy I’m sure your dad is missing you too and will come get you as soon as he can. In the meantime how awesome that you get to visit with Lucy, Xena, Amy and Jeff. Oh and be patient I’m guessing Xena will come to appreciate the real you.

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