Zoë's BFF Athena

This post should have been done quite some time ago, but in a way, I'm glad I waited as I was able to great some great pics of Zoë's best friend, Athena.

I've previously explained that Athena, a 1-yr old Doberman Pinscher, was Zoë's first friend at our leash-free.  Even though she is a couple of months older than Zoë, they took to each other and have remained the closest of friends.  Now that both dogs are more or less fully-grown, they still act like goofy pups together.  Oblivious to all dogs around them, they run, body-slam, growl and whine, and roll around in any stinky mud pit together.  They are always partners in crime!!

When Zoë moves away to be 'alone' to stick chew, Athena will run over, lay down beside her.  If Zoë still won't pay notice, to get her attention, Athena will, ready for this?? do a front somersault!!!  Yes, it's  true.  It looks completely goofy, but Athena, like Zoë is really a complete ham at heart.  This move has yet to be photographed, but when it is...

After all the playing is done, they'll go and take a drink together, and then, completely exhausted, sit side-by-side and just hang out.  Athena is very protective of Zoë as well.  She is quick to come to Zoë's aid, if needed, and if asked, "Athena, where's Zoë?", she'll go off in search of our Blue.

If Athena arrives at the leash-free before Zoë, we often see her waiting patiently at the top of the hill for her. The arrival is always met with lots of licks and kisses.

Everyone at the leash-free knows the "Athena-Zoë Bond" and their playful comradarie brings a smile to everyone's face.