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Mike became part of the family on Holy Saturday (in forefront). Sarah Leigh was so saddened by the death of Porterhouse who died Monday of Holy Week that we brought Mike into our family. The two of them have been inseparable since. We have had to deal with his trash picking (lovingly known as the trash recycle person. He also table surfs (but is getting much better). Mike also has an uncanny way of opening the front door (or any door for that matter). Each task we take in stride and teach him the pros and cons to his behavior.
Then, tonight he surprised us: he was in the back yard barking fiercely. Gus thought it might be a snake; however, Mike took Gus to the exact problem. Somehow a plastic bag surrounded the air conditioning unit, and it was making a strange noise. Mike starred at it until Gus recognized what could have been a disaster. No one ever educated Mike to locate problems; yet, Mike is ready to help. Since my physical mobility has declined, it is very difficult to get up from the floor or get out of the swimming pool. Mike comes to the edge of the pool, stiffens his body and leans toward me, so that I may take his collar and get out of the pool. Also after a fall to the floor in the bedroom, Mike manages to get his body beneath mine, again stiffening his little body until I am able to reach higher and regain a standing position. Mike does this behavior himself and he continues to amaze both of us.
Reminds me of the Samaritan who stopped to take care of someone beaten and robbed. It was not part of his character, yet he came to an other's aid. That is where our Good Samaritan Laws come from (to render aid without fear of litigation). We might have to change Mike's name to the Samaritan. Oh! Mike just barked in protest. . . so his name will remain Mike. He is our little blessing and Sarah Leigh's inseparable friend.
