She really IS a Cav!

Well, it has been months now since Gracie and her sister Lilly came to live with me, and Gracie has been cordial, but aloof. She will follow me up to bed, get her bedtime treat, then go flop in the corner. If the door is open, she’ll go back down all by herself and claim the sofa. If I’m on the sofa at any time? She’ll ask for a boost up, then go to the other end, flop down, and go back to sleep. Where’s the love, Gracie? Are you a Cavalier or a clever fake? Are you missing the affection gene? Well just now, it finally happened: she got up on the sofa, and plastered herself against me, looking over her shoulder at me while she allowed me to pet, scratch and massage her. She smiled and drooled and leaned against me and then laid down. 🥹🥰 She’s starting to warm up, and I’m no longer just the feedbag or the evil medicine and wet wipe lady! There’s something special when a dog tells you she loves you, finally. I’m over the moon!