1606. Phil and Ana Dynan

Frida at 3 Years Frida Breed: Chihuahua/Lhasa Apso/Dachshund Mix Weight: 8 pounds Gender: Female Favorite Food: Basmati rice and chicken. Favorite Activities: Running with Phil and Ana; herding goats. Favorite Place to Sleep: Phil's armpit. Special Skills or Responsibilities: Companion and friend. Story: Frida was left for dead - twice - as the runt of a litter in the wild. The second time I found her near my construction site, I adopted her. (The first time, I put her back with the other puppies under a nearby trailer.) She was the size of my thumb. Shortly after adopting her, I had to work in the UK and while I was away she became very sick with Parvo. The vet said she would not live and Ana didn't want to upset me, so she didn't tell me while I was away. After a week at the vet's office, a very proud vet called and said he had a surprise. Frida lived and has turned out very healthy! She sleeps in my arm pit, runs 3 to 10 miles with me every other day, and is a constant companion and source of joy. Her mom lives with us now, too, but is still a little wild. Staff: Phil and Ana Dynan Home: Corning, CA Date Entered into Gallery: May 30, 2007