When I was single, I used to notice that while single men were not flocking to my door, most children and dogs liked me. They more than liked me, they loved me! I was like a kid-dog magnet. I have always loved children and dogs, and not much has changed.
We met lots of dogs in Italy, but this time I was traveling with Steve. Dogs (and cats) ADORE Steve. We call him St. Francis of "La Quinta". Steve is also crazy about animals. He volunteers a couple times a week at dog rescue organizations, and pets know he is their buddy.
Steve and I befriended doggy pals in three regions of Italy!
Here is Steve with Roger, a friendly boxer, who licked him for 10 minutes in a bar, and cried when we left!
Here is my buddy Bulldog in Lerici:
I made a pony-sized friend in Acqui.
There were lots of sweet dogs in Bologna.
These two Argentinian dogs figured out Steve and I were their new best friends. We would keep petting them, as long as their owner was willing to stay!
Of course the favorite Italian dog is still...
MAX!
Comments (5)
Fabulous dogs! And they have such wonderful instincts...
Posted by sandrac | October 16, 2008 6:57 PM
Posted on October 16, 2008 18:57
awwww thanks zia palma. I was getting a little insecure there but then I saw the pictures of my (awesome) self and yelped in relief!!! maxi - boy
Posted by diana | October 18, 2008 2:00 AM
Posted on October 18, 2008 02:00
I got out of the habit of reading your blog while you were in Italy. Glad to be back to see all your fun posts!
Posted by Deborah | October 18, 2008 6:31 AM
Posted on October 18, 2008 06:31
I too have always attracted animals more than men, but you at least ended up with the requisite number.
I can no longer walk east on my road because there is a cat who loses his senses when I happen by and I'm afraid he'll get killed in the road.
Posted by Judith in Umbria | October 18, 2008 9:39 AM
Posted on October 18, 2008 09:39
Max has won my heart! What a cutie.
Posted by teaberry | October 20, 2008 2:33 PM
Posted on October 20, 2008 14:33