Thank you everyone!
Iditarodfan...Bella was named by my husband. Interestingly there had been a post going at that time about a little toy poodle named Bella who had been attacked by two large dogs and was paralyzed. We had all become emotionally involved in that little Bella's triumphs and tragedy as she fought to come back from her injuries. Sadly she never did and is now at the Rainbow Bridge. I had told my husband about this little dog but never mentioned her name. When it came time to name our pup and he suggested Bella I was amazed. Bella means beautiful in Italian, I am told. To us proud "parents" she fits her name well.

Karen...Once again your skill at creating the perfect verse is so evident. Thank you so much for that. It does fit the scene so perfectly! My kitties wish they could hunt with her, but unfortunately they are inside cats and will have to be satisfied to watch the backyard hunting from the window.

Logan...Hubby just bought himself a new camera for Father's Day. It is some sort of Olympus. I will let you know model type, etc. as soon as I find out.

We have bought some photographic paper and printed out that photo as well as a few others. He is having a lot of fun with his new camera! If there is ever a shot of her with a "chippie" in her mouth I will be sure and post it! (The cats will be green with envy!)