Monyah

Once, during one our many missions to save puppy mill dogs, we rescued a pregnant poodle. On October 21st, 2002 she gave birth to 3 adorable puppies, 2 girls and 1 boy. It was apparent from birth that the puppies were not full blood, although the puppy mill owner claimed they were. Their hair was completely straight and since the other breed he had were malteses, we assumed that's what the father was. 

When it came time to find forever homes for the puppies I held back one of the girls for last. Her personality was very quirky and I couldn't help but love her. However, my Mom insisted that we find her a good home.

It was near Christmas and my Mom had a friend take us out to look at the festive lights. She thought it would be easier for me if people came to look at the puppy while I wasn't home. About an hour later I got the call that she had found a home. I was honestly devastated. I couldn't believe she was gone and I'll admit it, I even cried.

On Christmas day as we unwrapped gifts I hoped that my Mom had made up the story about finding the puppy a home. I imagined that any second they'd walk into the room and place her in my arms. But when all the gifts had been opened I gave up hope.

We soon donned our winter gear in preparation to leave for dinner. At that moment my Uncle came inside from a smoke break carrying several wrapped packages. "I guess I missed these before!" he said as he checked names on the packages. Passing a few out, he then turned to me and said "I think you should open yours first." By this time I was unsuspecting and when the package wiggled I nearly dropped it! 

Carefully opening the package I found inside my puppy! She popped out and began to lick my face. I was ecstatic! 

Monyah's name comes from the french word monnaie and is pronounced "Moan-yay." I liked the sound of the name, but not the meaning which is "money." So I made up a name that sounded similar.

Monyah has a lot of quirks for a 4 pound dog. She's the queen of the house and let's the other dogs know it. It doesn't matter to her that she is the smallest, she is still the boss! She's a complete Momma's girl. The only person she listens to or wants to be around is me.  

Monyah has several catlike qualities about her. She loves to rub all over the furniture and plays tricks on her brothers. She even makes a whining noise that sounds very similar to a "meow." 

Monyah and I Christmas 2010

My little girl is 11 years old now, but she's still as active as ever! She brings lots of personality into our home and lots of love. I don't know what I'd do without her.