Dearest Paris, you are adorable! What a stunning Standard Poodle you are! All those curls, and what a sweet face with those lovely big brown eyes. And what a terrific story you have to tell. You met your dear Mom-to-be when you were just four weeks old! You fell in love with each other right away, and when you turned eight weeks old, you went home with her! You have the sweetest, most delightful personality, too. You're a most outgoing dog with a great desire to share, so you became a certified therapy dog. You bring so much joy in your visits to hospitals, assisted living places, juvenile justice centers, and retired sisters at a college. Now you and Mom are visiting the local library so children can read to you in your "Read To A Canine Friend" program. And soon you will go to college and help relieve stress for students. In addition, you enjoy doggie fun activities such as going on walks and car rides, playing with your soccer ball, squeaking all your toys, eating doggie ice cream, challenging Mom to play in the yard, and meeting new people. You live a very busy life, don't you, Paris, and you wouldn't have it any other way. You and dear Mom love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Paris, on being chosen Dog of the Day for Thursday, Oct. 3! We hope you and Mom and all your family and friends have been enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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