Hollywood make-overs are always popular; we squint to see the star we love in the before or after photo – today, more often trying to recognize them “after” plastic surgery or enhancements.  So, when we dropped Pete at Eileen’s Pampered Pets this week for his first “grooming,” I was a bit taken aback when the groomer cheerfully said, “Take a good look, because you won’t recognize Pete when you come back.”

I was prepared for his coat to be shorter and fluffier, AND we did request that they trim the shaggy hair that was covering his eyes. Still, I was unprepared for the amazing difference of his “after.”

Before, I would catch glimpses of his intriguing golden brown eyes behind the fluff. Now, there is no escaping his piercing stare. Our trainer says that whenever his eyes meet our eyes, we’re in a conversation.  I get it now.  I only wish that I could translate his conversation into words. It seems to me that he perceives that I am totally getting his side of the conversation – just as I believe that he understands my every word.  Somehow, we are getting along pretty well, just conveying our mutual devotion.