It was a Tuesday, and what appeared to be a regular sort of day for Savannah. Tracy had to head off to work, and it was a hot day, so Savannah and Nanny Kylie had to stay home in the cool space of the house. But as she was leaving, Tracy turned to Savannah and said "Tonight you're going to meet your nephew Percie for playtime."
Savannah could always tell when Tracy had a surprise for her because she always would give her an excited, happy look. This seemed to happen several times a week. Savannah waited with anticipation...finally Tracy returned from something called "work." She took them for an abbreviated potty walk and then, because it was hot out, let them ride in the front of the truck. Savannah especially liked this because she could put her head in Tracy's lap.
After a 50 minute ride, they arrived at a home in a place Savannah had never seen. At the door were two dogs and a very kind lady named Lilith. Tracy put Nanny Kylie in the back of the truck and then picked up Savannah and carried her into the house.
Savannah immediately fell in love with the furry big grey wolf-like puppy. He was so handsome and ready to do some serious playing. There was also a grown-up dog, Uncle Harry.
In no time, the two puppies were intertwined in the most violent play they could muster.
Savannah soon had to learn to keep her tail tucked because one Percie Dumbledore kept biting it!
They took turns being the winner...
And seeing who was fastest and most cunning, cutting each other off "at the pass..."
At one point, Savannah sneaked away a chewy bone and displayed it proudly with a firm air of ownership...
But finally Uncle Harry returned the world to it's proper order...
Finally after more than 2 hours of play, the younger Percie grew tired. Savannah was tired too, but didn't show it until the ride home.
She went to sleep knowing she had met a lifelong friend.
©2007 Tracy Wessel