I contacted my friend and told her I'd be glad to have the little dog come and stay with us for awhile.

When she brought her to our house, this tiny little girl was wrapped up in a sheet, and her two big ears were all I could see sticking out.

As soon as I got a good look at her, I said, "Mmm...This is not a chihuahua/dachsund. I think she looks more like a miniature pinscher (a minpin)."

She is such a sweetheart, and has become quite the lapdog (AND beddog), as you can see.

Today is August 12, and Pippy has been with us for about a week. She seems to be healing up nicely and adjusting to our household.

We just returned from Nashville where we spent a few days with my daughter and granddaughters. It was somewhat of test for Pippy, to see how she would do around small children (ages 6 and 16 months), and another dogs (Max). She actually did very well, t he kids loved her, and so did Max.

I'll update soon with more pix.

PIPPY

Little Pippy came to live with us on August 4, 2003. I had received an email from a fellow Animal Welfare League member stating that a tiny dog had been found and was very ill, with what looked to be a prolapsed uterus. Her uterus was terribly swollen and exposed. The email said she was being taken to a local vet. The vet said she would be fine, he started her on medication. The email stated they needed a foster home for Pippy to stay in until she recuperated and could be considered adoptable. The email further stated that the little dog was possibly a cross between a chihuahua and a dachsund.