The other day Nate pointed out to me that this blog is called “According to Athena,” and I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you all about Athena’s new friend.
About a month ago Athena met a new dog in the field that we frequent and now they are best friends. I mean, cuddling together, lazy wrestling, just wanting to be near each other best friends. I actually haven’t seen her get along this well with another dog in years. Not since her soul mate, Lincoln, moved away when we lived in Alexandria.
One day Athena’s friend followed us out of the field and to the car, and our driver asked what her name was. I said, “I don’t know. Brown Dog?” So now we call her Brown Dog.
The really surprising part is that Brown Dog is also a female. Athena is an alpha female, and most of the females here pretty much hate her. Little do they know she’s not exactly giving them any competition, if you know what I mean.
Lately Brown Dog has been in the field almost every day, and when Athena arrives, she prances around looking for her. I feel like Athena’s life isn’t as fun as it used to be since we can’t take her for walks anymore, so it makes me happy to see Athena having a good time!
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