It was so quiet at the clinic today, you could hear the crickets.  Actually, it wasn't crickets singing, it was a little dog named Miles.  He's a 4 month old Chihuahua with "fear issues", as mother would say.

Miles is the only puppy from a sweet Chihuahua family.  My parents have known them since they were puppies.  Miles was an "accident" that happened just before Miles' dad had his neuter procedure.  Their human mom was not expecting a new mouth to feed, so Miles was kept at home most of his young life to keep him healthy and safe.  Now Miles is a healthy teenager but scared of his own shadow.  So mother asked that Miles come to stay for the day so that he could learn that other people and dogs and shadows aren't all out to kill him.

For the bulk of the morning, he sat by himself huddled in the corner.  He yiped at the slightest movement or touch.  He even threatened to bite Bea's face right off.  I ate every one of the treats that he wouldn't touch, just to try to prove to him that they weren't poisoned.  After a few hours of not having anyone to cuddle up against, his desire for companinonship started to overpower his fear.  Patient Pam sat next to him, and he got right in her lap and started licking her face!  Vonnie and Pam were so happy that they were able to win over little Miles.  Mother says Miles will probably have to come for more visits so he really learns to overcome his fears.  No one ever listens to me.  I could have told him that they were good humans, but no, no one every listens to Ronnie!