The Adventures of Isis and Maddie

While we lived in CT and MA our dog Isis got to hang out with my brother's dog Maddie.  They had some good times in those few years but for the most part I think Isis just tolerated her.  Isis left us in 2007 and every time we visit Maddie she watches the door to see if Isis is coming too.  The pictures remind us how much fun they were to have around. 

This is Maddie, part Sharpei and part Pug, a monster at 13 pounds

Nothing goes down in the hood without these two knowing

All those toys and they both want the same one, just like kids

Maddie tries to look as tough as Isis, it almost works too

That's the bone she just took from Isis, she picks up things quick

She really learns quick, doesn't even need Isis's help anymore

Maddie really likes Isis's bed but so does Isis, good thing for Maddie Isis has lots of patience

Eventually Maddie learns to share Isis's bed with Isis, how nice of her

Lately Isis sleeps in Maddie's bed when she visits, we think she would rather sleep alone, or maybe just likes stuffing herself into the tiny bed

These two aren't allowed on the furniture but Lisa was up all night studying and let them join her, she calls them her study buddies

Maddie is always there, one step behind the big dog

"Who said I'm not allowed on the furniture?  Oh yeah, uncle Jay, he's not here now though, ha ha ha!"

Sometimes playing with her stuffed snake is so tiring Isis needs to stop for a nap

Lisa says it gets too cold on the floor so they need a blanket to keep warm, I'm not sure they need it but they sure do like it