This is Clara.
Didi found Clara in the same animal shelter where our other neighbors found Loki. The two dogs look alike, but where Loki is shy, Clara is more like your local Walmart greeter—if your local Walmart greeter was born on Krypton, that is, and just polished off a pound of Skittles and a pot of coffee… and stuck his finger into a light socket.
In other words, Clara is not only friendly and outgoing, but she’s also the canine poster pup for ADHD. Where other people’s dogs walk or run, Clara can only run, and she does it at one of two speeds: “Breakneck Fast” and “If I Let Go of Her Leash Now I May Survive But It’s Gonna Hurt.”
This need for speed would be dangerous if there was a mean bone in her body, but all it really does is allow her to pop up from a “down” position, french kiss you and then pop back down again before you can say, “Bob’s your unc—BLECH!”
Clara’s humans also discovered she has a special talent you don’t often associate with Man’s Best Friend: home demolition.
In fact, whenever I’d get upset about Mojo chewing up cell phones or toilet paper or snorkels, I’d go over to Didi’s house to see what new remodeling project Clara had undertaken, and believe me, it was always a doozy.
Of course, she’s always had a taste for drywall, but once, she ripped up most of the living room carpeting. And then there was the time she pulled out all the cable wiring off the side of the house.
But her pièce de résistance has to be the laundry room, where (as you can see in this picture) she pulled up the vinyl sheeting in less than an afternoon. Say what you will about the girl, she’s efficient.
So Didi tries to make sure Clara gets a ton of exercise to drain all that destructive energy. When Didi goes to work, Clara runs circles around the other dogs in Doggy Day Care. And two or three times a week Clara races over to our house in the evening where she can play with her best friend, Mojo.
You’d think they wouldn’t have much in common, seeing as how she can streak around the perimeter of the yard in the same amount of time it takes him to pull his tongue in all the way, but they manage. Mojo may not be a speed demon, but he makes one heck of a speed bump.
Awww.
This doggie play looks familiar.
Oh my not sure my husband would allow the dog in the same state (if that were my dog) =)) They look totally cute!!!!
Have a great week.
Aawwww! I love the dog pictures, Bonnie!! My hubby will be upset that I looked at this blog now. I’ve already been ruminating on the idea of getting another dog, and to see Mojo and Clara together like that… *sigh*
Doggie friends are so cute! 🙂
Mojo and Clara are so darn cute together.
Mutual destructo friends. 😀 Has she taught him a few new tricks yet?
Yeah! Got my Mojo fix and life is good.
Kristen, bite your tongue! Lordy, I hope she doesn’t share her secrets.
Savannah, you really dressed up your blog… it looks good! I say be careful about the second dog. At one point, Didi’s husband told her, “it’s the dog or me!” and he was totally serious, too. (Please note that Clara is still in residence, however.)
Lrlwreath, that’s what most people say, but then they meet Clara and see what a sweetie she is and they change their tune.
Bernita, that “puppy prance” is universal, isn’t it?
Hi, Honey!
Wow, some excellent photographs here. You really get a sense of their personalities.
i love the top pic of clara and mojo…you gotta love a guy that’s not afraid to date a taller gal 🙂
I just love dogs. Other peoples dogs that is. I like to visit and play with them then go home to my poop free zone! Cute doggie pictures!
Mojo has a playdate – if my DH ever said me or the dog … let’s just say we have TWO dogs . . .’nuff said – hehehe
Auhhhh, what great pictures…Friends forever! I love the “speed bump” comment!
Awwwwww Mojo has a girlfriend, how cute!!
Thanks, Mark. As usual, I point and click. I think it’s easier to overlook the flaws when the subjects are so engaging! When I get more time I hope to take a photography class.
Susan, as a tall gal yourself, you must be speaking from the heart!
Kelly, now I’m wondering if I should change my blog’s tagline to “Ballpoint Wren: Not living in a poop-free zone.”
Dennie, LOL!
Thanks to Bonnie C. and Michelle, too.
So…what does Clara say about Mojo’s teeth?
Oh. My. God.
I didn’t think a more insane/cute dog exists. If Clara really can be that destructive then Savannah may have met her match – and mentor.
If they were to ever come together the universe would undoubtedly be ripped apart due to the most incredible game of “I Run You Chase Me” game. EVER.