The Heart Times Three

I am about to introduce you to a world where few have been and less have witnessed - the adventures of three alarmingly different and precious Mexican dogs, a.k.a. chee wa wa's.  I'm certain it will prove to be profound and entertaining. You may not believe the shenanigans and facts that I about to share. Hold onto your chimichanga.


Let me preface this by saying that all three of these dogs are rescues and all three came together from all walks of life and very different upbringings. Lil' Bit fell into Jason's life a couple of years ago. Someone found her on the side of the road emaciated with ticks all over her.  Bella, I rescued from a shop in Conway. She misses her brother, but not her cage. Charlie is a special story and one of the best things to come into our lives.  These three teach us everyday that nothing is better than companionship, snuggling, love and plentiful food and water.




Lil Bit is the rat pack leader. She is one bad mamma jamma. She loves to rub her face in dead frogs, chase bugs (beetles are her favorite cuz they are fat and can't get away), bark like a maniac (she is, after all, our security system), chase anything that moves, snuggle up her smelly frog face into your neck, nip at "intruders'" heels (everyone is the enemy until she decides differently), and she will not eat any human food unless it is filet mignon. Seriously, she only eats Rachel Ray dog food because she doesn't have a choice and will not, I repeat, will nawtttt eat anything else, not even dog treats. She is afraid of vegetables, dresses, extension cords, candles, glade automatic spray, phones, and cameras. Her favorite things include riding shot gun in the car, being captain of the boat rides during the summer, playing hide and seek, snoring, and bullying Bella. She is the jam.


Bella is a mostly cheerful, fun-loving, and sweet dog except when she is a brat. She is one dog in need of therapy. I've actually emailed the dog whisperer twice because she needs him like whoa. She is a spoiled, fearful, hungry princess. She loves to play dress-up, but only, and I mean onlyyy, if it is specifically her pink princess dress that Lil' Bit tries to rip off of her. She enjoys sleeping, growling, eating, not running, slow-paced walking, the beach, and food, anyyyy food.  Her favorite is Cheerios and Doritos. Really, she loves any 'os. Cheetos and Fritos too. 'Boopy' has no tolerance for uncomfortable closeness. She appreciates alone time and her space.  I rarely get to hug her or lay down next to her without a small growl or sigh. She is the sweetest bitch I know. Grrrr I love her.


Charlie, ohhhh Charlie Pants.  He is named after Charlie Bucket from Willy Wonka because when he moved in with us from the hard knock streets, he got the golden ticket. Charlie Ann Rose was definitely an alley dumpster diving dog - he must've grown up with a pack of raccoons.  I can't tell you how many times he crawls into our trash cans and dirty clothes hampers and wants to live there. He is Pig Pen from Charlie Brown, he loves dirty and wants to be part of it at all times.  He is the biggest snugglebug and howls when he doesn't get attention.  He hollers bloody murder when we get home out of excitement and, I think, pure shock that we come home to him every day -- it truly makes my day. He is our little baby and we treat him like a real human baby. Oh Charlay monster, he is the best little runaway ever.


That is our family. Nothing will change it, our children will join them, not replace them. Please, adopt a pet today and give them a family and a home and not a cage or a back alley or even worse. Please get your pets fixed, there are too many in the kennels and cages now that won't live to see tomorrow because they are homeless and can't do anything about it. We can prevent that by being responsible pet owners and good mommy's and daddy's.


Below are some shelters in the area and an animal cruelty line. Nothing is better than an adopted furry friend, I can tell you from the heart times three :)


www.grandstrandhumanesociety.com
www.humanesocietynmb.org
www.horrycountyhumanesociety.com

http://www.horrycounty.org/depts/pubsafety/AnimalCare.asp
or call 248-1520 to report animal abuse.