CHILUPA

The Rainbow Bridge story

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to
someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There
are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so
they can run and play together. There is plenty of food,
water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are
restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or
maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone
by. The animals are happy and content, except for one
small thing; they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind. They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks
into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager
body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster
and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and
your special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting
eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never
absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge
together ….

Author unknown

Mr. Monkey Boy is my favorite toy. When I don’t play tug-o-war with him, I’ll use him as a cuddle buddy to keep me warm during these cold winter days.

As you all know by now, I have been trying to figure out what I am. They tell me I am a Chilupa but it meant nothing to me. So today I did a bit of research on the internet and came across this picture. Wow - they look just like me. I think I finally figured it out. I think I am a Miniature Pinscher!

I usually get to go out on car rides with my owner. I prefer to sit on her lap while she drives, but she said that it isn’t safe, so I have to go on the back seat and ride there. But when we’re parked or have to wait for someone, I hang out on the dashboard to get a better view of things. The good thing is that the dashboard is Chilupa sized for extra comfort.

There used to be a time when dogs weighed more than humans, had a heavy coat that kept them warm and were fierce to protect humans. That’s long in the past!