Mickey the Chihuahua

Hey peeps!

Molly and Mickey

Let me tell you a little bit about a dog I know. Mickey the Chihuahua found his home with his mom Molly in March of 2015. This lucky little pup had no idea just what he'd gotten himself into. Soon enough he'd be going on fun weekend adventures, drinking puppaccino's at Starbucks, and getting trendy at Tru Wine + Deli in Chapel Hill. Right off, Mickey got a girlfriend, thanks to his mom's best friend Kerry and her Jack Russell Terrier puppy named Stella. They were soul mates and were even named purposefully with the other in mind... think Stella MICKartney (McCartney), the fashion designer. Molly and Kerry are quite the handbag lovers, so the names came to them with ease. Both living in the triangle, Mickey and Stella became fast friends and continue to see each other on the weekends now. Though Mickey is now a Dog of Atlanta, they have a very functional long distance relationship.

Molly got Mickey and many friends questioned why she'd get a dog when she would be moving to a new town, living alone, doing a lot of traveling, and going to work from 9-5 every day. However, it came down to the simplest thing, companionship. I agree, dogs are dependable, loyal friends who will always be there for you. It's quite easy to see now why Mickey was adopted when he was. When I asked Molly how she'd done keeping a dog all by herself in a new town, she responded positively. I believe "the freakin' best" is how she described it. Thanks to Mickey's good behavior, good friends, and now good roommates, Mickey and Molly are well taken care of in Atlanta.

Mickey and Molly have a very close mother-puppy relationship. They bond over excessive sleeping, popcorn, sun bathing, Starbucks, and of course their love for Chapel Hill. They love to travel together too. Mickey is an excellent rider and is always up for an adventure, especially to NC. As his mom says, "it's always worth it when he gets to see Stella." His favorite two places to go are Cinco de Mayo in Chapel Hill (no dogs allowed really, but the parking lot is nice), and Piedmont Park Dog Park in Atlanta. He's a friendly dog and gets along really well with others. He'd play all day long if it weren't for his love of sleep. Mickey's roommate Charlie, a black lab, loves to play whenever they can. Often the two can be found sleeping in Molly's bed too. Can't say I'm surprised about that!

As for other things that this little dog loves... ice cubes are at the TOP of the list. Whenever he hears the freezer, he pops up and takes off toward it. My dogs have always loved ice cubes too... and popsicles! Maybe it's something about the cold, who knows? Another thing at the top of Mickey's list is when his mom comes home at the end of the work day. He'll cry and cry, letting her know just how much he missed her. Can't blame him on that one. I love seeing my mom too, Mick.

I look forward to seeing this city pup and his mom back in Chapel Hill before long! Thank you guys for being sweet enough to do a remote interview. Have a great night everyone!

Until next time,
Lily

Stella, Mickey & Charlie

Mickey doing his favorite activity

Photos provided by Molly Ball (@mdball)