Shannon or 'Shan' is my constant companion.  She has a favorite
corner between my art files and a bookcase.  She never bothers shoes or furniture, preferring the cardboard box containing art books, the rag I use to polish leather shoes or a spool of thread.  Maybe I should just toss her a box and skip the pricey, high-nutrition food I have selected for her.  I have never done animal art, but I may have to delve into this area.  We, as in the royal 'we', have taken on a dog training course.  An illustrated journal would be a 2018 challenge for us.