Paisley

Update for Nellie/Paisley, March 2011 It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since I adopted Nellie (formerly Paisley)! Named after President William Howard Taft’s wife (due to her origins in Ohio and my insatiable love for Taft history), Nellie exhibits many of the traits of her namesake. She is smart, cute, adventurous, loving, and sometimes outspoken! I couldn’t have asked for a better friend and companion. Nellie has been a wonderful addition to our family and has made tremendous strides. As of this writing, I am proud to report that she has learned over 30 different commands! She is a fast learner and loves to please, which makes training a fun and rewarding experience for both of us. Undoubtedly, another reason Nellie learns so quickly is because her favorite pastime is eating (she will gladly do anything for a yummy piece of chicken, or just about anything edible!)-- with belly rubs coming in a close second. Sometimes it seems that she can’t get enough of either! Fortunately, she loves to go for long walks and play with her favorite ball too! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t take delight in something Nellie does. She often has all of us laughing with her attempts to talk and sing. She is also very affectionate and there isn’t a better sight than seeing her wiggle with delight every time someone walks through the door! Nellie always brings a smile to my face and has enriched my life in many ways. She is my best friend and adopting her has been a tremendous asset for both of us. I forward to many more years of her companionship and joy. -Betty Kaufold