Ten Dog Years

My name is Maxine. If you're wondering if that photo there is a cutesy little photo some weird woman posted is me, well, it is. I'm a 10-year-old shih tzu who, up until three years ago, was an only child. Then my mom made a new friend and decided to make my life hell by bringing home what can only be described as dogs who don't know any better. I mean, really? Who is THAT happy ALL THE TIME?

I'm here to tell you that dogs have bad days too. And for me, they're coming a lot more frequently. So I decided to start this little blog so I can have an outlet to vent my frustration. Don't get me wrong, I love my life -- usually. But I guess, I owe it to you to explain.

I grew up being loved for my cuteness -- naturally. So all I have to do is be cute, and people just eat it up. Especially my mom. Though sometimes, I think she's lost it because she thinks it's cute even when I scowl. I guess I just can't help being cute. Anyway... most of the time, I spend the day laying on the couch, because apparently, I'm only allowed to sleep on it when the people aren't home. It's really weird.

A few years ago, my mom made a friend who started coming over to our house all the time. I didn't really care much about him. He took all my mom's attention away from me! I even pooped near his shoes, hoping he'd go away, but he didn't. Then he just never left. But I guess he's grown on me. I can't say I care too much about him taking my place on the bed though.

Soon after, my mom and her new friend built a house and thought I needed brothers and sisters. Ugh. I guess they couldn't control themselves. So now, I have six brothers and one sister -- Ben, Jerry, Brendan, Billy, Zeke, Zeus and Tilly -- all who think they're bigger than me. I always hear my mom saying that they're pitbulls and golden retrievers and rotties, but whatever. I'm the oldest. So I'm the biggest. Right?

I'll get around to posting pictures of them so you know who's who. Every day, they do something that makes me want to set them straight. But I guess they make life more interesting. K, I'm tired now. I'll write more later.