Every day's better and better

I realized this week that Roxy has made remarkable progress. She is totally at ease in my home and she continues to share her wonderful personality. She loves to have her ears rubbed and is gaining more confidence in letting me hold her close--though not for long periods of time. She really doesn't like being confined. But she will sit beside me and let me rub her ears for as long as I want. She also loves tummy rubs--what basenji doesn't?!!

Her absolute favorite activity are the walks we do each morning and afternoon. She spends every morning trying to coax me from bed before the alarm goes off. She prances and jumps and runs in circles as we ready for the walk. It truly gives her joy to be outside and active. I worry about the heartworm treatments that begin next week. I've been told that she will have to limit her activity greatly. I don't want to lose the great momentum we have, but her health is the utmost priority at this point. I know she will miss those walks. Until then, I am trying to give her as much exercise as possible and build all the good muscle we can. I noticed today that she is not nearly as bony--she is filling out beautifully. She is a precious joy in our home.