Monroe -- Marilyn Perhaps?

Linda once again stepped up and hosted another dog, lucky Monroe, at her home last night.  You may recall that Linda is doggie mother to Dolly, so when she heard the name, Monroe, she immediately thought of Marilyn.  Dolly (Parton) and (Marilyn) Monroe -- both in the house.  We giggled over this as we speculated what Monroe would be like.  So, please let me introduce Marilyn, er...I mean, Monroe.  Linda is the one with the long dark hair.  Monroe -- well -- doesn't exactly look like Marilyn Monroe -- but Linda still felt she was beautiful!




Monroe's first meal of the day.

Monroe's transport arrived quite late, as it was delayed by heavy rain in the south.  She was tired and hungry.  Linda was happy to take her home and provide her first meal of the day.  Due to the number of dogs being transported, they are not fed much because of the hours and hours they spend in vehicles.  Better to arrive hungry, than not arrive at all!



I ain't goin' nowhere!

Linda, of course, wanted to take Monroe for a walk after her dinner, but Monroe wasn't having any of it.  She liked Linda's house, and wasn't about to risk going out the door for fear she'd get pushed into another vehicle and be trapped again for hours on end.  So she planted herself on the landing at the top of the stairs.  Linda didn't push it.



I'm a killer dog, I'm a killer dog...

Monroe soon became comfortable and found a toy that she just loved.  In fact, she even slept with it!

And surprise, surprise.  Monroe liked belly rubs.  She liked them so much, that Linda is convinced Monroe would let her belly be scratched 23 hours a day!  The extra hour would be for eating and walks, of course.





Not to be outdone, Dolly also had to get in on the belly-rub  action, and soon Linda found herself, arms outstretched, trying to be all things to all people dogs.  Boy, they have the life, don't they?

Sunday morning dawned bright and clear, and there's nothing like being in the great outdoors, with a beautiful view.  So Monroe took the opportunity to breathe some fresh air and enjoy her morning in repose on the deck, while Linda prepared to take her to the final leg of her transport.  Monroe knew she'd been the perfect house guest.  No accidents, no problems.  And Linda kept telling her what a good dog she'd been.  So a great time was had by all.  Monroe is on her way to the northeast today, where she will be fostered until she finds her forever home.  As sweet as she is, she'll be snapped up quickly, and will live the life of the star she is.