Two little lives. One unbreakable bond. A shared journey waiting for one last piece: you.

Crumps and Wilms - Double the love!

What are your needs people? Between us both we’ve got it covered. We are ‘Wilms’ & ‘Crumps’ & we’d like to introduce ourselves for your consideration. We were abandoned on a lonely rural track in scorching heat with no water or food. All’s we had was each other & the prospect of loosing even that in our predicament. We had an ‘owner’ who wasn’t kind -but it’s all we’d known so we were so scared & confused. On the 28th May a lovely lady spotted us & gave us food but she couldn’t take us. We hung around because we hoped we’d get fed again. She told Leesa the rescuer about us & what do you know - the next minute we are on our way to the vets (Rolls Royce of tests & passed with flying colour’s) & away from those lonely fields. After overnight boarding we were on the move again - this time to what is now our des-res at Leesas mums until we are adopted. I Wilma had a Shampoo straight away as I’d had a stress poop enroute and even though I was fearful I was ever so good Leesa says. My companion through thick and thin is crumpet. We were afraid that we might get split up when we are homed - as it is generally easier for a rescuer & because we can’t talk we couldn’t tell the humans that we rely on one another. It’s crumpet here sorry to butt in Wilms though I just want to add that I’m particularly dependant on Wilma- I defer to her & take my lead from her most of the time when it comes to treats, food, toys, approaching & ‘red alert! However once we spring into action we act as one & we are hilarious if Leesa’s laughter is anything to go by. We mean business though apparently this is nothing short of comical. I think it’s the way we synchronise our MO:- “look out:- tails up, legs spread , head in air, gallop forth bums in motion, woof in unison, punctuate said pauses with silence & wonder why Wilms turns a corner so fast (to ward off intruders🤭) that she cheek plants the stones’. It’s great we do this because it’s natural & we’re doing our job. You’ll know when people call however we may be less animated in our new environment because we’ll be more stimulated & tired out with so many wonderful distractions. Can I just interject here please? Yes of course Wilma, I just want to clarify that we don’t yap for the sake of it - we simply let Leesa know when there is someone or something around our ‘home’ and sometimes when we see her mum we rush forward with excitement & communicate. Double trouble = double adorable. We are very tranquil otherwise and quiet. Back to you crumps - When it comes to playtime I try to initiate with me mam and we have a ball when no one is watching. If leesa comes in we are more interested in what she’s doing. Sadly we can’t tell you our history in words but we can in actions. I’m more timid and very nervous compared to Wilma- I was hurt & I think I remember seeing Wilma hurt too. It’s just she’s come through it differently and rolls over for tummy rubs all the time love from the get-go. I’m desperate to come forward to enjoy that too and everyday I’m flourishing & will get there. I cock my little head watching on curiously & with a longing. Leesa doesn’t know if we are related though she’s observed our relationship and it’s more than likely that we are & we belong together - I heard her mum saying we are probably mother and daughter or we’ve certainly known each other since one of us was a pup. Leesa knows there is no way we can be split up & no matter how challenging it is for her she won’t put us through that. We have been approaching each other for reassurance and after every mile stone is crossed we do this little greeting kiss- we are relieved & what we are trying to say is, “we’re still alright- no one has hit us & things are looking up”, & we share that joy. It’s like a self congratulatory comradeship as well. Wilms again here-I’m not much higher than crumpet though I’m the one in charge as Leesa says and as I’m only little it’s quite funny to watch or at least must be as Leesa laughs a lot. Crumps will, I agree, defer to me & this is a harmonious & natural understanding that works well for us. The rescuer has pointed out that it makes sense that we are mother & daughter because it would explain why if my child is still with me, that I would now all these years later want the lions share & let crumps mouth me. ‘Greedy guts’ she calls me. There is zero aggression or possession in our relationship & we always want to share our food bowl. Separate dishes confuse us. We take the same place at the table each time & during meal times we only take equal proportions. Crumps stands above me to play and tries to entice me- and it’s clear to everyone that we love each other. I have a tiny natural split in my lip which looks like a hair lip and makes me even more delightful & unique I’m told, that and my fluffy pantaloons & wee legs. When I run with crumps to bark & do my job as I see it - Leesa giggles at my bum. I LOVE tummy rubs and you’ll want to provide them because my glassy eyes look into

your soul. I wag my tail at the mere sighting of a human and no matter how hot it is I brave the rays to come forward & induce a morsel of love. You can be far away & I’ll spot you and respond with that wag & I sometimes milk extra love by motioning with my paw or letting out a wee bark when you walk away. No one taught me I’m just hopelessly smart. Leesa compared me to a baby peacock because they look like the adults just in miniature form. I’m like a normal dog that never made it past 7-8kg and Leesa loves me already. I’m perfect for you if you want attention. I’ll pass you back to crumps now as I don’t want to be accused of taking over.

Thanks Wilms I was wondering when I’d get chance - I’m so pleased lees’ took us in because she’s so patient & compassionate. She recognises my little 6kg moments of monolithic blossoming that an untrained eye might foolishly miss. From skitting about like a distressed clock work toy and feeling like she was a threat I’m now making eye contact, padding my tiny legs when I’m excited (food-times), titling my head to work out what she’s saying, wagging my tail, pivoting In joy & running forward, taking treats from her hand, remaining close by in her company, allowing a passing stroke & being present when she pops the bowl down and walks past me. Before I ran off until she was out of the way & then returned. I take my lead from mum up to the point of not allowing contact & then I think, “nah ya alright I’ll just leave that to my mam”. Sometimes I peep from behind the Wisteria plant where I take shade then ‘skidaggle’ again when you try to pet me. We are playing with toys & didn’t need any encouragement. When Leesa wakes up she finds the spoils of our night-time skulduggery. My Wilms is beautiful but I’m the cutest in my opinion. Together we are so terribly rewarding to be around- sounds a tad boastful doesn’t it. We make sense as a unit like:-

Night & day

Dawn & dusk

Knife & fork

Left & right

Ebb & flow

Salt & vinegar

Sugar & spice & we are all things nice - They don’t make sense without one another and neither do we. We’d be happy in a secure garden, courtyard, outside space with a dog flap & occasional walks. You can rely on Wilma for that and me given time but it’s ok if we can play & enjoy our home without the rest of the world. What’s your thoughts on this Wilma? Well crumps I agree- we are actually ideal companions because with a human to call our own & each other we don’t care about the rest. We’re fine if you want us to go to enclosed parks & doggy play dates would be ok once we’ve had chance to make canine friends as we’ve never had that really- it’s just were complete together almost - now we just need a home. We are getting attached to leesa & the sooner we have another master in sight the better. So what about us two cuties?- both as a pair only add up to one small dog. As our personalities are very different you get two for the distinction of one. I Wilma, am the instant Velcro gal & crumpet is the reward waiting to happen.

Love crumpet & Wilma