Recently I have been listening to a wonderful book called "Inside of a Dog", at least I think that's the name of it... any way it's a lovely book and I have taken to reflecting upon my dogs and my tendency to give them members of my little herd human characteristics. OK, so it's a little more than eccentric. On the other hand, if I didn't credit the canines with human characteristics I would have to admit that I spend my evenings home alone with no one to talk to. Happy alternative, be entertained by and talk to my four legged friends.
Earlier this evening I was browsing the books Amazon would like to see me purchase. One was a new title by a favorite author called, "Notes from the Dog." I excitedly clicked to see what wonderfully witty book this author had written. He knows dogs well and has in the past written wonderful books both humorous and factual. To my great disappointment it was not really about notes from the dog.
POOH!
As I sit here with three of my seven resting close to me, I wonder, what would they write if they left a note in my lunch each day? Here are some of the things I imagine they might write;
Dear Mom,
You didn't take me to work with you! What's up? You know I like to go! You know I'm cute! You know the people at work love me. I know you'll do better next time.
Love Charley
Hey Mom,
Do you think you could invite some people over to play? I miss my kids. I sure do like playing with the other dogs here though. Do you thing that cute dog from next door could come and play? He's really cute and he looks really lonely all by himself.
Love, Poppy
Mom,
I never thought that couch cushions could taste so good. They are lots of fun to chew on and they feel really good in my mouth. I know that you know that I can't hear you, but I can guess that you are not always happy about the things that I chew on. I know that you love me though because you never yell at me, you just shake your finger at me and shake your head. Sometimes I think that you are even trying to hide a smile, you can't fool me. I know you love me even when I chew up all of your new plastic thingies, they are so crunchy and fun I just can't help my self. Don't let Charley hog up all the space close to you in the bed. I'm cuter than him anyway, so I should get to sleep next to you.
Angel
Hey Mom,
You gotta do something! I love you, but I'm going a little nuts here. I'm bored! I'm used to chasing guys through the woods, and now I can barely get a good whiff of squirrel! Besides that one in your yard is evil! He throws things at me! I'm glad I don't live in a kennel any more and I love playing with all the other friends here, but I would like to get busy again. See what you can do, I miss chasing people.
Love Sox
PS I do like being able to find interesting things to chew on in the house and you do give good skritchies.
