Jonathan and Spot

Jonathan has a dog named Spot. Spot is a 12 lb. Jack Russell terrier who is white with brown spots (hence the name). Jonathan got Spot for Christmas last year when Spot was only 6 weeks old. We had to keep her in the house at first and get her used to eating puppy food. Eventually, we fixed her a place outside where Jonathan could play with her and she would be comfortable.

Jonathan loves to go outside and play with her. During the summer and early fall, he went out about every day. Since the weather has turned colder, he goes out less. Spot is extremely excited to see him when he does go out though. Jonathan worries about Spot, especially on the nights when it is so cold. We have put a heat lamp out near her dog house so that she will be warm on those cold nights. Jonathan can now sleep better knowing his dog is protected.

Our neighbour that lives behind us has complained about Spot's barking. He has very ugly and rude in the way he approached the matter. Jonathan understood enough to know what was going on and he asked me if 'that man' was going to hurt Spot and then started to cry. I reassured him..but that is how much my son loves his dog.