Dearest Iggy Buddy, what an adorable young man you are indeed! You are so cute, with that soft-looking colorful fur and those trademark huge Bassett ears and paws and that sweet face with those lovely eyes. What a nice story you have to tell! Your people recently lost their beloved Shepherd/Lab mix Syren to cancer, and you came along not long afterward, helping to bring comfort to them in their grief. How great it is that you have so many of Syren's traits! You are your dear Mom's best pal, the love of her life.
And what a delightful personality you have! You are full of energy and make your dear people smile with your antics, such as chewing on your sister Branda Leigh's short Basset ears, or sleeping in the middle of the big waterbed and refusing to move when your people come to bed. You wish you could play with those little Bassets in the cage! You all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Iggy Buddy, on being chosen today's Dog of the Day! We hope you and your dear people and Branda Leigh and the little Bassets and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats. We know that Syren Angel and all the Angels are rejoicing for you at the Rainbow Bridge!
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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