Shiver and Shake

Shiver and shake--that's pretty much the protocol here in Wisconsin from November to April :0

As soon as the weather turns cold here, Rebel shivers at the slightest draft. Maybe that has something to do with the fact that he was born down South. But he's been here in Wisconsin for 2 years now and still hasn't acclimated to the climate.

We've tried the sweaters (how do you put a sweater on something that doesn't WANT a sweater on?). We've tried the booties (very cute and FUNNY). But he's male through and through and once he's outfitted in his winter gear, this little chihuahua sits and looks like his dignity has taken a huge blow!

So--we've worked out a routine in our house. As soon as the thermometer outside dips below 35 degrees, once he's outside, I put his favorite blanket in the dryer. Then when he comes in, he makes a mad dash for his bed and I wrap him in the blanket.

How many of you have found that you are ending up doing things for your chihuahua that you never even considered doing for your own family?