Internets, say hello to Maya.
Maya is named after Maya Stein, a poet whose work I only know through this online medium and who won my fanship with this poem (and then this one). The naming has less to do with poetry appreciation, however, and far more to do with fruits-- which is a story that starts with a doggle named Mango, a story you don't really feel like hearing and I don't really feel like telling. I've been up for 20 hours at this point, Internets.
She is not my dog, but we will be living under the same roof for the next seven weeks, which means I get to play with her when I'm home and escape the guilt trips when I'm not. It's pretty much the best puppy situation ever; why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? And incidentally, I've taken to calling her Little Moo. Little Moo Pickle Pie.
The breeder was a really considerate, caring, thoughtful and friendly guy, and I don't know if this is how all his puppies turn out, but ours was unbelievably well-socialized and well-behaved and paper-trained upon arrival, which-- which really rocks, as anyone who's ever had to raise a puppy would agree.
Anyway. She's a sweetie, she doesn't fit inside of a teacup and never will, she's got *brains*, and she's not a quivering ankle-biting yappy dog. I'm like a human metal detector, except instead of buried bits of scrap metal and doubloons, I find kick-ass pets. Win!
Flickr set here.
Oh, wow...I am honored to have been the inspiration for the naming of this VERY cute pup. So sweet! Thanks for all the kind words of support - what a treat to know you are out there!
Posted by: Maya | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 02:16 PM