Just finished reading a short but delightful little book called: What a difference a dog makes : big lessons on life, love, and healing from a small pooch by Dana Jennings. He is an assistant editor of the New York Times and the book includes stories of time spent with the family dog Bijou while recovering from prostate cancer and surgery.
Chapters begin with a "quote" from Bijou de Minuit, Canine Zen Master. Bijou is a minature poodle who likes to lunge after bunnies, eat Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, sniff ears, and mysteriously growls if a hand approaches her when sleeping but stops when the hand retreats. Bijou is a character and the author would have it no other way. But Bijou is also a teacher (live in the moment now) and devoted companion when members in the household deal with major illness and recovery. Thats what dogs do. They help us recognize what is really important.
Among the other characters mentioned in the book is Loki, International Cat of Mystery who is master of the 1,000 yard stare. Loki is described as the neighborhood black cat hoodlum who "...despite his metaphorical switchblade and leather jacket" does on rare occasion lose his cool - momentarily. But more often "...Loki sulks past in the attitude of Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies."
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