Gabbie on the run

My dog

I have a dog, a five-year old Jack Russell, who's part of my menagerie of pets. Of all the pets I have (2 cats and 2dogs), this dog Joey is the rascaliest of all. In fact every other pet is a saint compared to him. He's a cute dog with lots of hair and charm. He acts like a puppy, and puts anything in his mouth. These days he likes to go after my Dad's kitchen towels. I have to give him a treat in exchange for a captive towel. Needless to say, our house is a mess. Joey leaves things in his wake as he goes through the house. I feel like a woman with a spoiled baby who is unruly and can't be schooled. I don't know how to handle Joey sometimes. There are times I let him have his way and the item he has in his mouth is disregardable (if there is such a word). I love Joey very much. He loves me too. All of my pets love me and I love them. My Dad is proposing we swap Joey with another dog but it won't be the same. I hate to see my dog Joey leave me. He's amiable and will cuddle with me in bed at bedtime. He's even been tolerant of my cats. Used to be, he would go after my cats, Paco and Katya, But these days, they all tolerate each other. I pray for my dogs and cats. I pray we will be happy together and leave things alone.