Rick and Spike

Rick and Spike are of the same litter. They have been together since they were born. The darker one is Spike and the light golden one is Rick.

I've read in many books that when two pups are adopted at the same time, they have to be fed in different rooms as there is competition for food between them. I tried doing this but it was not possible. They are both just inseparable. They need to see each other while having their food. Even if their bowls are kept in different rooms they drag them to each other and eat together. They exchange bowls at frequent intervals.

Once Spike had caught some viral infection and the vet suggested that we keep them in separate rooms while sleeping, so I kept Spike in my room and locked the door. Rick was made to sleep in my brother's room. I never thought it would be so difficult to separate them! The whole night Rick sat outside my room and cried to come in. I couldn't sleep, but also couldn't bring him in for fear of him getting the virus. In the morning when I opened the door the sight was worth seeing. Rick came running to Spike and they licked each other. The next night when they slept together they were very happy. Spike actually hugged Rick tight!

Both of them are bird lovers. They like watching birds fly. Every time they see a pigeon or crow they wag their tails and try to go to them. But my poor kids cant fly !!! (I've attached a picture of them while they were watching birds in the sky).


Prerana Sawant
Thane, Maharashtra







Rick and Spike were adopted from Charu Shah, who had posted their puppy pictures and adoption appeal here and elsewhere. Great to know these two got such a nice home!

Rajashree