Dearest Sophie, you are beautiful! What a gorgeous Standard Poodle girl you are! You are so pretty with that soft-looking fur and the sweet face, and what a delightful personality you have, too! You are your dear person's first standard poodle, and now you have a poodle sister housemate! You love to play fetch and to cuddle. When your dear person is upset, you stay by her, and when you go to the vet you hold hands with her! You are very smart and often recognize words when she spells them out. You and she and your poodle sister and all your family members love each other dearly, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Sophie, on being chosen today's Dog of the Day! We hope you and your sister and your person and all your family and friends are 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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