My Rat Terrier Sonny and His Best Friend Ziggy

Today, my Rat Terrier Sonny has been pining for his best friend, Ziggy. Ziggy is a miniature Schnauzer that lives next door. He's a wonderful little dog with the sweetest face and a calm, relaxed attitude - until he sees Sonny.

The moment Sonny spots Ziggy, he's off like a shot. In fact, the only time he ever moves that fast it's to get to food. Ziggy, too, will perk his ears up and stare at Sonny but if he's on his leash, he won't drag his poor owners down the street towards us. He leaves that to Sonny! My little 33 pound hound will literally drag me forcibly to meet his buddy.

Once together, we quickly let them off their leashes (if we are in our front yards) and let them transform into a whirl of fur as they wrestle, roll and generally cavort. Considering the fact that Sonny is very picky about who he plays with, his obsession with Ziggy is astounding. The funny thing is, Ziggy seems to feel the same way about Sonny. It breaks my heart to take away these moments of ecstasy when I'm in a hurry because they seem to infuse him with contentment for quite a few hours afterwards.

Today, Sonny is hinky because he hasn't seen Ziggy in a few days. He keeps asking to be let out although I know he doesn't need to go and as soon as I take him out, he dashes over to the neighbor's front door and sits waiting for Ziggy to come out and play. I let him wait for a few minutes but then I start leading him home and his dejected look of disappointment rips my heart out. Once inside the house, he pretends to be conforted and appeased with a small treat and a huge hug but we both know the truth. Maybe tomorrow.

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