JD- a.k.a "Killer"

This is our awesome Jack Russell, J.D.  Now, over the past month, his anxiety level has been such that I have been ready to drop him off at the zoo!  He is constantly underfoot, and shakes like a leaf when I put my shoes on.  But that's not the worst of it... he has started to nose up on the table and actually take food off of our plates if we get up from the table!  Needless to say, he has NOT adjusted well to Charles being gone.  I am hoping this will improve over time.

As for his new nickname, "Killer"- my father has bestowed this honor on J.D. after he has killed not one.... not two.... but THREE snakes in the back yard since arriving here in April.  My father has a large, beautiful garden, and has had snakes ever since moving here in 1998.  He named the largest snake "Fred", and is happy to have snakes, as they control the bug problems he could have if they weren't there.

My parents' dog, Cami, is happy to leave the snakes alone, and just sunbathe in the yard.  But when JD takes a break from climbing the tree or pooping (at least 4 times a day- no lie), he enjoys snake hunting.  So far, my father thinks he has just gotten "Fred Jr.'s", and hopes that the original Fred (who is apparently MUCH bigger) is still alive.

I must say, I feel better being in the yard with JD by my side.  As annoying as he has been, he gets major points for reducing the possibility of me or Mallory running into a snake.  Maybe I won't drop him off at the zoo after all...