Doggy Date

Clementine has been asking (ahem...begging) for a dog for at least two years (ahem...forever). She is head over  heels in love with every dog she meets. 

(We are open to the idea of finding a family dog but haven't found a just right fit yet.)

In the meantime, Clem has herself a date. A weekly date. With a big furry Mountain Dog name Takaya. 

Our amazing public library has a program for readers Clem's age and older. They can come and read with dogs who have recently graduated K-9 Good Citizens class. 

 Clementine carefully choose some books to read to Takaya today, on their first date. She chose books about dogs and practiced them last night.

Mostly Takaya listened. But she knew there were treats coming her way and got a little distracted. Clem was fascinated by this big old bundle of sweetness (who is ALSO 6 years old!). She got to read to her as well as feed her treats.
Pretty much, the best day ever.