There are a lot of dogs on Lamma, and consequently people complain about their kids being bit, or the random droppings in the middle of the street. I grew up with dogs, so I’m indifferent to Lamma’s dog mania. But, Maeli isn’t used to dogs, especially the huge menacing ones. She shrieks in fear every time one approaches her, even if it’s a miniature yapping one. I decided it was time for a change.
A friend of a friend of a friend needed a dog sitter. I jumped at the opportunity, considering it was only for three days. After I told Maeli the good news, she demanded a three day stay at Minda’s flat, attempting to avoid the dog entirety.
We weren’t really thrilled when the dog arrived, considering the thing looked like a bear. Indy (short for Indian Jones) is some sort of overgrown, fluffed-out collie. Luckily, Indy is eight years old, affording him a gentle temperament. Maeli steered clear of Indy during the first night, shrieking every time he moved. However, to our great satisfaction, at the end of Indy’s stay, Maeli was walking him by herself, brushing him, and hugging him like an old friend. My little plan worked, and I recommend dog sitting for anyone with dog-fearing children.
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