Today we hear about the Life and Times of the Mr. Congeniality of the Wildflowers — Zeus! Penny sends us this report:
“It's hard to believe a whole year has flown by since we anxiously awaited the arrival of the Wildflower litter and were overwhelmed with how precious and perfect each puppy was. We knew we would be so fortunate if one of them became part of our family, but we never could have imagined how Mallow would fill our hearts so completely. I'll never forget receiving the word from Mary-Ann!
Baby Zeus
Zeus (Mallow) immediately became the center of our family's universe- our son, Raymond (now 9), and daughter, Ada (now 6), have never stopped doting on him.
Looking back through our photos is bittersweet, seeing how he's grown this year. It's just like with your children when you see them everyday and don't notice how much they have grown until you see a photo! Wow!
Over the last year I have been fortunate to be able to telework. Each morning after the kids go to school, Zeus is ready to "go to work"- which really means laying at my feet under my desk while I type away at the computer.
We enjoy walks together and he loves the beach. Fetch with his orange ball continues to be his favorite game in the yard...and sometimes keep-away from the kids, too...or keep-away with my sock…or shoe.
Zeus has never met a person or dog he didn't want to be friends with, but no one holds a candle to his best friends Georgia & Patty and his sister Buttercup.
We have been so very fortunate to live near enough to Georgia, Patty & Buttercup to visit frequently and to take classes with Georgia. Zeus and I are really loving Scentwork right now. He is doing great with inside and outside searches and I can tell he enjoys it. Plus he gets to romp in the hayfield with Buttercup! It's most definitely the highlight of his week- and mine, too.
Just like when he was a puppy, he is a happy and friendly guy- full of love. He also loves to nap and still thinks he fits in our lap!
Happy Birthday to all the Wildflowers and best wishes to everyone! Thank you for welcoming us into the Berner community. We are so grateful for all the support.”
Thank you so much, Penny and family, and also to Patty, Georgia and Buttercup. Zeus is a great example of how a puppy can be a community builder to the benefit of all involved. Well done, Zeus!