It's a Dog's Life for May 14th, 2008

Spot Goes Fishin’
*It was a cool, cloudy day around 9:30 in the morning. As the clouds drifted by over the small stream, Spot saw a small bluegill up against the bank in about 4 inches of water. Waiting patiently for his best opportunity, Spot lunged into the creek near the bank and trapped the small fish! Next, Spot bobbed his head into the water like he was bobbing for apples and clenched the fish in his teeth. Bringing the whopper out of the water and onto the grassy bank, Spot regripped the dish in his teeth and trotted back home to show off his fresh catch!
*Now, I’ve heard some fishin’ stories in my time, and I’m sure you have too, but I’ve never had any reason to doubt our magnificent dog "Spotty Boy;" he’s so loyal and all, so why would he make up something like that?
*I don’t know, but I think I’ll go get my fishin’ pole and get down to that fishin’ hole. Spotty, here boy, let’s go!!!

It's a Dog's Life for April 23rd, 2008

"Desert Dogs"
*"Spot" and "Peaches" live in the desert of Arizona. Even though it’s only the last of April, the temperatures have soared into the high 90’s a couple of days.
*Desert dogs learn early in life the sun is their nemesis and to look for shade at all costs, at least in the summer months. Crushed ice for treats are just part of life another with a wading pool in the back yard.
*Most desert dogs don’t stay outside all day long; it’s simply too hot! One advantage desert dogs have, however, is in the winter months, while dogs in the Middle or Northern states are searching for a way to keep warm in the cold of winter, desert dogs are basking in the nice warm sun of the Southwestern climate.
*So, if your dog looks a little bummed out come December or January, pack his sunglasses and a box of milk bones and send him out to the desert for a dip in the pool.