Taco: The Little Chihuahua That Could

Unforgettable
Any pet-owner knows that with the loss of an animal, comes an empty void in your heart. And while new pets can never replace the old ones, they do help those vacant spaces to heal, making us feel a bit more whole again. When Karen's lab, Shep, passed away two years ago, she was left with that deep void. Her two dogs had always been the dynamic duo of Rossi Studios. Brindle always proved to be the bundle of energy, while Shep remained the steady, calm force who was always keeping an eye over the comings and goings of the office. Since losing Shep, Brindle has remained our faithful watchdog, protective and loyal. And yet, Karen had been feeling for quite some time that a new dog was needed to complete the duo once again.

New Dog on the Block
So enters Taco, a tiny dog who seems to be up to the challenge of filling some pretty big shoes. Taco was the darling of the Humane Society. When he was abandoned at their doorstep in a filthy and awful condition, the staff nurtured him back to health. Each and every staff member fell in love with the sweet-natured little guy. Two of Taco's nurses, Heather and Rachel, became especially attached to him.

When Karen made a visit to the Humane Society last month, it was with hopes of finding a big dog, such as a lab or a golden retriever. Little did she know that it would be a tiny, 11-year old Chihuahua who would end up winning over both her and Greg. It soon became clear that Taco had found himself a new home, but it was with bittersweet feelings that the Humane Society bid him farewell. They had come to truly enjoy having the little dog around.

A Studio Pup
In addition to finding himself with a new place to live, Taco has also joined the ranks of the Rossi Studios staff. He has melded quite smoothly into the everyday workings of studio life. Favorite little spots have already been scouted out. Usually he can be found lounging on a dog bed by Karen's computer or sleeping quietly on a chair beside one of us as we paint. Taco has already garnered the favor of all the studio employees, as his quiet and friendly demeanor make him a perfectly easy dog to have around.

With his arrival, Taco has added a second half to the dynamic duo once again. He and Brindle are beginning to get used to one another, and we assume that it won't be long before we find Brindle teaching Taco the ropes of his new role as a first-class studio mascot.

Forever Friends
Karen and Taco have already formed a life-long friendship.