"I start my day off with a heart warming kiss from my puppy, Melody. Every morning she runs into my room, jumps on me and gives me a bright hello. It's a great way to start the day, knowing someone really cares." (JAM 3/01)

Rosie spoils her little sister Mel, and usually lets her have anything she wants... except a taste of her food! Rosie made it VERY clear, right from the start, that Mel was NOT allowed near her bowl until she had finished AND left the room!
They are the best of friends. Here they are in their own outside spot, safe from the traffic!

Rosie and Mel get dressed up for the holidays...
ok...they didn't really sit still with these hats... its computer-generated...
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When Mel is trying to get the bone from her, Rosie must remember that she too was an annoying puppy at one time... shown above on the right with "Fred" in 1992

Here is Fred on the left,
with his buddy Evinrude,
who was our first canine family member.
EVINRUDE 1979-1988
FRED 1980-1992