Zaiah

This is something I wrote in October 2003 about our Border Collie. I submitted it for a contest. I won first place for our region and received coupons for several bags of free dog food. Zaiah's 8th birthday was on July 9, 2008. He is so incredible that I say all the time, that if we humans had to live up to the same high standards that he has attained that none of us would be able to measure up to him.




This photo of Zaiah and Baby Zora was taken just minutes after she was born. Read my post "Bye Bye Billy" on June 3, 2008 for the details.






Oct.22, 2003
Zaiah should be the "Dog of the Year" because he is so unique. Zaiah's a "good-will ambassador", traveling extensively, no leash required. People are drawn to him. Strangers ask to meet him. At age three, he already knows more than 20 commands, in two languages. Whether he's leading a horseback trip, guarding baby ducks or playing Frisbee, Zaiah's incredibly focused. He's a bodyguard, a babysitter and referee, to be trusted with babies (human or animal). He rarely barks except to give warning of trouble. Zaiah hasn't saved lives, but only because the opportunity hasn't arisen yet. We are lucky to have him in our family.