My Lottie

 

Lottie came to me when she was 3 month old and when I was raising her big sister Shadow (a sausage dog). Middle child of my sister’s dog Cherry, Lottie was born tiniest amongst the lot of three and we thought she might not live long because of her 15-day old pneumonia. Little did we know, she is now biggest amongst her family (She is basically double the size of her chihuahua parents & siblings).

 

She has many names - the brat, my baby, my ugly monster, the princess, Miss PR - to some she is quite naughty as she likes to run around, demand for snack & affection! To me, she is perfectly “naughty” hence her name – Lottie.

 

She is in charge of my household, ensuring no harm and mess comes to her mommy. I never knew that a small tiny thing like her would be so understanding and loving. Indeed, I fell in love with her the day she was brought home. She helps me understand that we could never bring sadness or anger home! (she contracted meningitis when she was a little under 2 years old, according to the vet neurologist it happens sometimes to small breed dogs which tend to be so close to the owners that if the owners may have emotional fluctuation or long absence, they might develop such disease). It took her sickness to relook trajectory into my life and confront my emotion health.

 

Shadow taught me to be a responsible adult (grown-up), Lottie made me learn to be a Mom.

 

She just turned 13 in 15 Jan 2023, many say she still looks like a 5 year old with perfect shiny hair. I believe love and happiness always make one look better 😊. Surely for a chihuahua breed like her, she has now been diagnosed with heart condition, a vet did say she might not live pass 2023. It is the most devastating news of coz, to me. So, One month at a time, One walk at a time – I pray that God will allow more years for me to be her mom.

 

In summary,

 

Lottie has made me happy, letting me know there is always a good reason to come home.