Norman Makes It to Maine

The little brown dog was not sure what was going on, but was very excited to see her girls Carter and Claire pull in to the driveway today. Then Norman jumped out of the car. “Normie!”

Shay was a good hostess. She showed Norm all around her little house. Norm brought his bed and crate. Shay did not understand the crate, but liked Norm’s toys he brought.

Having Norm visit was a big catalyst for Shay taking a bigger walk than the little brown dog has been taking the last few months. She liked to show him her neighborhood as long as she was in the lead. Norman was a dutiful guest and hung back, sensing his place.

Shay told Norm he was going to like Claws as it is the family favorite. The little brown dog always gets the kids chicken fingers, but usually does not eat it at Claws. Instead she takes it home to eat later. Not with Norman visiting. The little brown dog downed every bite of chicken, probably just so Norm would not get any.

Norman was so polite sitting under Shay at the ready to catch any falling chicken. Shay did let a crumb or two drop for Norm. Then he hung around hoping to get some of Russ’ corn on the cob. He tried hard to eat the husk, until Shay gave him the side eye, “yo, dude. That’s not food.”

Hopefully Shay will be a better hostess in the morning. Now she is ready to pass out after eating all that chicken..