It's a dog's life...

I don't normally blog about my dog, but he is like one of our children, so here goes!  We own a long-legged, black & white Jack Russell Terrier.  His name is Chipper and he is 13 years old.  Chipper has tons of personality and was quite crazy in his younger years.  There is never a shadow or reflection he doesn't chase.  He tries to eat the vacuum cleaner every time we pull it out.  He barks when you pull out the pots and pans from the cabinet.  (It is like he is trying to protect me from them, lol!)  Our neighbors have a Rottweiler that must weigh a gazillion pounds.  Chipper barks and tries to go after it, as if he is a big dog himself.

Celeste has been telling us that Chipper is going to die for the past 2 years.  It is kind of a running joke between us.  Chipper has really slowed down over the past 6 months.  We noticed his hearing is going.  We will come home from being out and he won't even hear us.  You can sneak up on him and surprise him now.  (That is sometimes a lot of fun!)  I do know one thing.  We will all miss him when he's gone...  God blessed us with a fun companion for all of these years!

I got Chipper for my 30th birthday from a local woman who shows Jack Russell Terriers.  My daughter, Celeste, and my younger brother, Jamie both own JRT's.  Celeste owns a 2 year old named Jack.  Jamie has an older JRT named Timmy.  Both of these dogs were from rescue programs and they are great pets.  Please consider adopting from a rescue program.  Jacks are great, energetic pets and extremely loyal to their owners.

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