Covid girls

I brought little Tessa the Maltese (right) home from just outside Reading, Pennsylvania five days before the Mass. lockdown. I'd found her older sister Teddie (left) five months earlier, and wanted her to have a sibling, so got her actual sister (same parents.). Tess was born at just the right time and grew throughout the lockdown, making every day joyful, despite Covid. These little girls, and my older pug, were my constant companions who gave me routine, laughter, love and joy while handling the online teaching, fear for family, friends and our community, and isolation. Because of the pandemic I was able to be home with my puppies for most of their puppyhood. They are spoiled rotten and loved beyond belief, though we are still working on Tessa's socialization issues! I will never forget how much joy Tess and Teddie gave me during this difficult year, and treasure these pups every day. This photo is not excellent quality, but really shows their personalities, relationship and lovable natures.

Teddie Ropple, Tessa Ropple

Institution: Reading Public Library

Massachusetts -- Middlesex (county) -- Reading

Ropple, Amy

6/29/2020

image/png

still image

Photographs