Macy

Macy came to live with me in October 2011. The family she was with was moving and couldn't take her with them. I had been arguing with myself on and off if I should get a dog. I wasn't sure I could spend the quality time with a dog that deserves it. I had stopped at a coffee shop and her photo was on the bulletin board. I called the number and that afternoon she was at my house. It has been one of the best commitments I ever made.

My friend Britt took this photo and called it "Driving Miss Macy". When I could take her along, she went with me. It could be work, off doing photography or long walks on the Coastal Trail in Anchorage.

 Macy loves going to new places and loves meeting people. She is a heart melter. I've never known her to be aggressive towards anything. Now she does like to chase cats, rabbits and squirrels, but that's the beagle in her.

I spent some time in the hospital with heart surgery and of course a lot of time at home recovering. My son and his wife took care of me for a week after I got home. Macy spent time giving me comfort and going on walks with me to help build up my strength.

 We made a big move together. I had lived in the same duplex for 27 years. She spent a few with me. We decided it was time to buy a house and move to the valley. She helped me select the house and then make the big move. She made my new home feel like a home and it was her home too.

 After we were here for almost a year she got sick. We don't know what really happened but her immune system was failing. Now it was my turn to look after her. After some time in the hospital, lots of drugs, blood draws and other test, she starting doing a little better. She came home after she lost about 10 pounds. She wouldn't eat, so I had to force feed her. After a while she started eating on her own, picking up some weight and acting like her old self again. Man I'm glad that is behind us.

 She's always been the loving kind. She shows her affection but also wants her space. She loves to sleep under the covers.

 She's the curious one also. Keeping an eye on what's going on. She has the beagle nose and will spend forever in one spot sniffing. She'll also get distracted by smells.

In the past few years we've added a couple more beagles to the crew. They also go every where's. They especially love camping with the RV. We'll write about the others also here soon.

 

In the mean time, Macy is queen of the house!