Me? A Pageant Mother? Maybe Just This Once...

I wrote in an earlier post that when I first brought home this four pound dog with me from the shelter, I thought I had made a big mistake. She wouldn't let me touch her. She made crazy gremlin faces and viciously snapped at me if I just tried to get a leash on her.

Well, we've come a long way, Gracie and me. I attuned her to Reiki and treated her daily. I cleared the entities that were attached to her. I gave her flower essences and tough love. I would not let her rule the house as she wanted. I kept her in a crate at night until she proved to me she was ready to be a civil member of our family. I communicated with her as if she were my kid, and she understood every word.

The poor cats were seriously ticked off at me for weeks. They paused and shot me dirty looks as they sauntered down the hallway. I apologized to them and thanked them for their patience with this new rescue!

It's been about four months now and Gracie is a new dog. She is her real self, free of fear, rejection and anger. She exchanges kisses with the cats, she is calm and affectionate, and the most incredible thing is, she's turned out to be a healer. If anyone is upset or cries in her presence, she climbs up their chest and comforts them with kisses, looks at them soulfully, asking what she could do to help. She won't be fooled, though - a friend tried to fake cry because she was so amazed by how this dog reacts, but Gracie knew instantly and gave her this look like, "don't insult me." I grew up with dogs and I've never had one that reacted this way, so tuned into human emotions. Will see if the opportunity ever comes to capture it on film for You Tube.

She's potty trained, patient, playful, has learned the word "toy" and occasionally likes to hump one of my Reiki bears. Okay, that last part is disturbing, and when I catch her she sulks off, embarrassed. She is my best buddy. She has the most loving and fun personality. I love her so much. I bring her everywhere with me.

I'm thinking of entering her in two annual dog contests held in Long Beach this Fall - the Howl'oween costume parade and the Chihuahua Beauty contest.

What should she be for Halloween? I welcome suggestions!