Dearest Poppy, what an adorable English Crested Guinea Pig you are! You're so pretty with that soft-looking white fur and that sweet face with the cute pink nose and ears and those lovely big dark eyes. You're your dear person's first pet, and you're so special! You're very affectionate with him/her but shy of strangers. You're very loving, you love to have your chin tickled, and you really enjoy a good cuddle. You know your name, and you come when called. You also have a stroppy side to your personality, and at those times you get called Stroppy Poppy! You and your people have a good game: they hide food for you, and you find it. You all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Poppy, on being chosen Pet of the Day! We hope you and your dear person and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats, maybe another round of hide-the-food with special 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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