His Nibs, Prince Charlie

This was almost my dog. For the live auction part of this year's annual Armenian EyeCare Project fundraiser, a puppy was purchased. It was my job to care for him all day, until the fundraiser at 6:30, and then till 8, when his number was up for grabs. I will never do this again. Most people would laugh when I seriously said I'd be stuck with a puppy all day. "That's great!" is what they'd say. But it was much harder and much more painful than I'd ever care to experience again. The reason? He is the sweetest, mellowist, easygoing, friendly 9 week old puppy you will ever see. Usually puppies tend to be hyper and happy. He is very quiet, but very friendly, and likes nothing more than to curl up on your lap, using your forearm as a pillow. I wanted to keep this puppy very badly, and my family was almost convinced to get him, but in the end, alas, we did not. Instead, the next best thing, Charlie was purchased by some close family friends, and I have been promised future interactions with him.

Till next time, Charlie! I miss you!