Afternoon snacks and naps

My husband came home from work and let Momma Haha out of the room where she stays when we are away. He then promptly fell asleep on the couch.

Momma Haha is pretty darn smart. She's lived with us long enough to know where the pantry is, and now she also knows how to get it open. While my husband snoozed merrily on the sofa Haha helped herself to an afternoon snack of popcorn, superhero gummies, fig newtons and possibly some crackers. By the time I arrived home from work she was happily napping on the couch too!

While this may be viewed as "bad behavior" by some I figured all that time on the streets made her independant and self sufficient. She got hungry so she found some food and ate it! lol. Hopefully in her time with us she will learn that she doesn't have to struggle to get by anymore. Thanks to ARNO, from now on she will be loved and cared for the way she deserves, and she will never have to scavenge for her dinner again.

Ears!

Momma dog, Haha, has really big ears that stand erect all the time. I think they are beautiful and add to her unique looks.


It appears at least one of her babies is going for the same look. I went to bed one night and the next morning I woke up to find Aki's ears standing straight up! I'm thinking at least one more and possibly all of them will have large pointy ears like their mother.


Here are a few fun facts about a dogs ears:

• A dogs ears are not only for hearing but also for communicating in dog language.


• At least 18 different muscles work at tilting, rotating and positioning the ears to capture sound and communicate how they are feeling.


• Dogs can move their ears independantly of one another.


• A dogs ear canal is L-shaped. This can cause a dog to be predisposed to parasites and infections so keep them clean!


• Dogs can hear higher frequencies than humans, but cats can hear better!


• In some breeds the ears aid in the sense of smell, such as bloodhounds. The long floppy ears help accumulate smells as they follow their noses.


• If they position their ears just right while making the appropriate eye contact with humans they often times end up with a yummy treat. The ears play a very important role in begging and tugging on heart strings!