The Chronicles of Minnie and Archie

Nero

To start out, there is no feeling better than that which accompanies the acquisition of a new puppy. They come with no fear, no inhibitions and no expectations. This was what our family had with Nero. Jean purchased him at a pet store in Mattapoisett in 2004. He was a Chihuahua/MinPin mix and a real trooper. 5 years and a couple of months later he was hit by a car. The loss to the family was big but not near as noticeable as the loss to Jean. This tragic event left a hole in the family that needed to be filled. We went to the various pet stores in the area and, of those that carried pups, the prices were out of range. The store where Nero was purchased was no longer in business. We went to our other resource. . . the internet.

Minnie

Over the next few weeks we visited many shelters and rescue organizations and found a Chihuahua in Fall River at "Forever Paws". The cage was so big and the dog was so small. We applied and a week later received the call to pick her up. We call her Minnie and she soon took over the house - lock, stock and barrel. It's kind of like getting a used car; Nice on the outside but what's under the hood. Well, she has been here 4 months and she is home.

Archie

Yesterday we went to Plainfield, CT to a parking lot to pick up a Chihuahua being shipped from Tennessee by "Almost Home Pet Foundation". We have named him Archie. Reasoning suggests that for each "Nero Wolfe" there is an "Archie Goodwin" and we had "Nero Woof" and now we have "Archie Gooddog". He likes to go out and is investigating everything all the time, except when asleep. He is not a real big fan of the snow but I don't think he has seen much of the white stuff before now and it won't be around much longer.

Archie is a curious guy.

I must say this about the transport company. P.E.T.S LLC (Peterson Express Transport Service) (https://www.petsllc.org/index.php) was efficient, courteous, and well presented. Archie arrived in perfect shape and clean. I must say I had some reservations about the transportation but after having contact with the service all reservations I may have had are gone.

We have two dog's now. They don't take up much room but they seem to control their situation. I recommend the use of these rescue groups if you are looking for a dog.