Rockingham the Dog

This is me. Rockingham the Dog. 

A little bit about me: I grew up on the mean streets of western Massachusetts, and was rescued by a delightful and loving man. A few years ago, he moved to a new home where I wasn't allowed (how ridiculous!) and I came to find my new human, Judes. For a while we lived next to the ocean (waves are BIG), followed by some time near rolling farms and woodlands. Right now we're in Maryland. I bunk with Magnolia. Judes calls her a big goofball, and a golden retriever, even though she doesn't retrieve. 

Tomorrow, Judes and I are embarking on a journey to our new home in Wyoming. Judes says it will take a few days to get there. Luckily, Judes' sister is joining us for the ride. Magnolia is not. I'm looking forward to updating everyone on my adventures. In the meantime, here is some more information about me, Rockingham. 

Age: Age is just a number. That number might be 9, 10, or 11. You pick. 

Weight: 11.5 pounds (12 if Judes gives me too many carrots or I find my way into the trash)

Nicknames: Rocky, Sir R, Rockingpie, Rockinghamlet 

Distinctive features: I've got both an overbite and an underbite; wiggly ears; my front paws point out a bit too

Best friend: Judes, Magnolia, anyone in Judes' family, anyone with snacks

Some of my favorite things: carrots, Judes, pillows, breakfast, dinner, snacks, walks, car rides, being cute, flapping my ears in the wind, smiling, dirty laundry, snuggling, sleeping, vacation at the kennel, tummy rubs

Some things I do not like: late breakfast or dinner, being ignored, rain, snow

Scariest thing that ever happened to me: when Judes left her bag on the floor and didn't warn me not to eat the box of raisins inside. Luckily, she took me to the vet right away, who took great care of me. But I had to spend three whole days without Judes, which was not fun. The veterinary staff did order yummy-smelling pizza a lot, though. Sadly, they didn't give me any. Judes also signed a press release so the vet could put my story on Facebook, and now I'm kind of famous. And now I will never eat raisins again, and you shouldn't either - assuming you're a dog. 

Strangest experience: there seem to be a lot of odd experiences with Judes. Here is just one example: