Daddy's Girl

My Parents acquired our first Poodle, Gigi, largely because I wanted a dog. Although Gigi was a delightful family pet, she bonded most intensely with my Dad. Gigi was at Dad's side at every turn. Even after Dad returned home from heart surgery, Gigi rested with him in bed throughout the recovery period.

Most dog owners will concede that during their lives, there has been one dog who stood out as the "top dog" in their hearts. For my Dad, that dog was Gigi.

Door County, Wisconsin, June 1980. Dad and Gigi relax in the Door County yard. Dad must have just finished chopping wood because he is wearing his boots.