Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” Rocky the Maltepoo introduced himself to the ARF felines.
Bill: Geez, Rocky didn’t stay around long. He introduced himself and then poof, he was gone.
Olivia: Just like some of the others, he found a better gig with a forever family.
Bill: I keep counting the days until my chance comes. I just need a family who will be patient with me.
Olivia: Me, too. But I want some humans who’ll want to play with me. (Looking through the window into the ARF office.) Hey, who are those guys?
Bill: Where?
Olivia: Out there, in the office.
Bill: More dogs? Are you kidding?
Olivia: (calling out to the dogs) Hey. Yea, you, Fido. Who are you?
Blue: Me? I’m Blue, an awesome terrier-mix.
Bill: Well, hello, Blue, an awesome terrier-mix. Who are your friends?
Blue: The larger Chihuahua is MJ. And the smaller one is her daughter, Coco. Hey, girls, say hello to the cats.
Coco: (rather shy) Hello, cats.
MJ: Hello, cats. You’ll have to pardon my daughter and me if we seem shy. We’ve had a difficult few days and just need to get settled. We’ll see the doctor later this week so we may join a forever family very soon.
Olivia: We understand, MJ. We’ve all been through some tough times. Welcome to ARF.
MJ: Thank you. Are there any children here? Both Coco and I like children, and we also like other dogs.
Olivia: The only other dog is Blue, but we often have children visit us here at ARF.
Blue: Great. I like children, too. And I’d be happy to play with you both. I like to play with my fellow canines.
How long will these three pups be with ARF? Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of “The Days of Our Nine Lives” each week. And please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable cast at the ARF House, 26890 Hwy. 243 on Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 10-2, or by appointment M-F by calling 951-659-1122.
Creature Corner is sponsored by Idyllwild Vacation Rentals & Nugget, the office dog.