1 Maverick for Christmas

It was 6:00 am pacific standard time. We were awoken from our Christmas slumber by an abrupt scratch at the 110 year old red oak bedroom door to find our new, blind friend Maverick-the Dog. "He's not blind" interjects Cat. "Not really but he hangs out with a lot of blind people...get it?" reply's Nick. Cat is unamused. Nick is also unamused with his laffy taffy/Tyler Kump style pun. Maverick enters slowly and stands at the foot of our semi solid AeroBed from QVC as if awaiting permission to board the already full sleeping area. One paw, then the other is placed gently on the edge of our bed and without making much of a sound or tipping over the delicate glass of wine Mr. Maverick is now curled up in a ball in between Nick and Cat with Ms. Mitzi giving him the "What are you doing on my bed" look. For being a 2 year old black lab guide dog Maverick is quite cuddly and playful but seams to scare little Mitzi when he gets all excited and runs around the house.

Bonnie, Nick's mom, who is legally blind, has had guide dogs her whole adult life and Maverick is the latest addition and is such a great dog who will literally climb on the couch and sit right on your lap just like a little lap dog.