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<title>Cleopatra's Classified Column</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Cleo</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Cleo &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:37 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Dis 'nonymus guy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/826408</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 May 2013 09:34:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a rosette (or at least my Momma did) from some &quot;'nonymus guy&quot;. Does anyone recognise this?

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a rosette (or at least my Momma did) from some "'nonymus guy". Does anyone recognise this?

"I r sum 'nonymus guy, spweadin' wuff an' habbiness an' junk tu Mommas all ober dis Dogster-fing!"

Hmmm! It sounds like one doggie I know well. I just can't think right now who it could possibly be! You know that guy who loves haggis an' doin' the highland fling an' stuff? I wish I could remember his name! BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The horrible diet food is OVER!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/822619</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:59:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsies, I am so excited! Mummy has formally declared that the &quot;obesity (Hmmmmmmph!) formula that I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsies, I am so excited! Mummy has formally declared that the "obesity (Hmmmmmmph!) formula that I was on is formally banned! Ok, I'm still on a diet but I will be getting more normal stuff from now on. Let me explain.

I was doing ok with that nasty food. But in the last few days I was all itchy and irritated. And when Mummy was away in England during the week, my Nana was telling her on the phone that I was all scratchy.Scratch scratch scratch. That was me all week. 

So we went to the Vet yesterday. And I had lost NO weight despite eating that yucky food for a month. But last night I was itching and scratching and crying because I was so itchy - Mummy was looking on the internet for stuff to ease my itching. So at 4.30 this morning (I kid you not) she was rubbing baking soda mixed with water into my skin cos neither of us could sleep. Then we settled down and had a good sleepie.

This morning Mummy checked out some antihistamines that are safe for dogs, and gave me half a tablet, She had been looking up some stuff on the internet about dog nutrition and she found out that dogs should have 40% meat, 30% veggies and 30% starch. So she made my own meatloaf with beef, oats, carrots, broccoli and cottage cheese and she made it in the oven. It was yummy! 

So now Mummy is going to do a turkey version as well and put my portions in the freezer, then defrost them when she needs them. Proper food at last! 

Mummy says that yes, she knows I need to lose a little bit of weight BUT we will do it using normal food and because the weather's better I'll be getting more exercise anyway. So sticking my tail up at my naughty vet making me eat that horrible stuff! BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Being STARVED by my family!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/822432</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:01:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I am SOOOOOO depressed! Last month, I strained my paw running after my Whippet pal Zeb, so Mum ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I am SOOOOOO depressed! Last month, I strained my paw running after my Whippet pal Zeb, so Mummy had to take me to the Vet. Anyway, he gave me stuff to take but also told Mummy that I was TOO FAT and put me on a diet!

Anyway, Mummy, Nana and Granddad were really good (if you could call it being good to reward their lovely, faithful dog with OBESITY - sob! formula)! Yes, I did get 2 Easter eggies but Mummy fed me less on those days and they were only puppy Easter eggies anyway! And OK, they relaxed a little bit for my birthday. But not too much. 

So - Mummy was told to bring me back after a month to see how much weight I had lost. She was really excited because we were doing so well. Guess what? I was EXACTLY The same weight! After all my sacrifices! Now the nurse did say that maybe some of my fat has been replaced with muscle. HMMMMMMMMM. I reckon this dog food stuff isn't suitable for my delicate constitution. I WANT CHICKEN! Or a nice fillet of cod or something. Please send me some food! I am literally fading away here! It's just not fair! AND Mummy has left me out in my kennel in the sunshine ALL DAY! SOB!!!!

Oh, thank you all for your lovely messages and pressies for my birthday and diary pick. I think I'll go hunting round the garden now for a worm. Or a spider or something. Just so I don't faint from starvation.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My pawsome birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/821802</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:59:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not only did I get 2 Easter eggies yesterday, but today is my birthday! When Mummy and me woke up, M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not only did I get 2 Easter eggies yesterday, but today is my birthday! When Mummy and me woke up, Mummy gave me some lovely belly rubs and then we went for a walkies in the local park. All my doggie friends were there! Mummy thinks maybe they all persuaded their hoomans to come along and join in the celebrations. My friend Daisy came running over first, followed by her 2 little brothers who are a tiny little yarkie and a teeny jack russell. Then my friend Zeb came over. He's a whippet and I LOVE chasing after him! We all ran around chasing each other and barking. It was such fun! Then another doggie out walking with his Mummy came running over and played with us too. What a pawsome doggy party!

Then we went home and Mummy got changed, and we went over to Nana and Granddad's for dinner. Nana cooked a special chicken fillet just for me and she put gravy on it! Mummy had some lovely bouncy balls for me and a HUGE rawhide for me to chew. Then Nana and Granddad brought me for another walkies and when we got back I got to eat my second Easter eggie from yesterday! 

Thank you to Zoe, Angel Whisper, Dixie, Petey, Buddy, Mazy, Angel Sassy Foxie, Angel Baby, Prescous and Luna for your pawsome gifts! And a big happy birthday to little puppy Buddy on his FIRST birthday! Yippee! And a special thanks to Coco and Puffy for my lovely golden heart!!!!

I'm getting to stay with Nana and Granddad for 3 nights cos Mummy's off to England tomorrow. Fun all the way! BOL!

Love Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got TWO Easter Eggies!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:32:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsie pals, I have had the most fantastic Easter Sunday! Mummy brought me out walking in the rain t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsie pals, I have had the most fantastic Easter Sunday! Mummy brought me out walking in the rain this morning (I love the rain!) then we went to Nana and Granddad's. My hoomans gave each other Easter eggs then Mummy and Nana BOTH gave me special pawsome doggie Easter eggs just for me! And because it's my birthday tomorrow, Nana also gave me an early birthday present - a squeaky boot! 

Thank you all for your Easter gifts, I'm off to send some back to my pawsome pals! And I'm going to post a pic of my Easter eggs for you to see! 

Love Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Great Irish music!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/820144</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:40:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy says if you want to experience real, authentic Irish music there is nobody better to listen to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy says if you want to experience real, authentic Irish music there is nobody better to listen to than Davy Spillane who plays the Uileann Pipes! This is pawsome - http://youtu.be/Mc7LT8vLsGs]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>L&Atilde;&iexcl; Fh&Atilde;&copy;ile P&Atilde;&iexcl;draig Sona Daoibh go l&Atilde;&copy;ir!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/819948</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:30:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>That means a very Happy St Patrick's Day to all my pupsies! For those of you who are joining my magi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That means a very Happy St Patrick's Day to all my pupsies! For those of you who are joining my magic PaddyWagon later, don't forget to look out for me in your back garden!

Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The St. Patrick&acirc;€™s Day Extravaganza Tour Of Ireland&acirc;„&cent; for 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/819686</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello pupsies,

Cleo&acirc;€™s Escorted Irish Tours&acirc;„&cent; is pleased to announce our St. Patrick&acirc;€™s Day Ex ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello pupsies,

Cleoâ€™s Escorted Irish Toursâ„¢ is pleased to announce our St. Patrickâ€™s Day Extravaganza Tour Of Irelandâ„¢ for 2013! Sorry this is so late in the day but I was waiting for my â€˜specially adapted Magic PaddyWagonâ„¢ to arrive!

Now pupsters, as many of you will know (especially those who partook in our Mystical Meanderings Tourâ„¢ last year), Ireland is a mystical land full of music, poetry and song. Our little countryâ€™s national Day, St Patrickâ€™s Day, is celebrated throughout the world. We all know that the countryâ€™s swarming with leprechauns, those charming little people of Irish legend. And you canâ€™t walk for more than a few feet without meeting a cheery little fairy or a goblin or sumfin. And the peoples here have a wonderful life. They sit around all day drinkin whiskey, telling stories and growing cabbages. So a visit to the Emerald Isle is a must. And this trip is FREE for my friends! FREE? What do you mean, Cleo? Yes Mummy, of course itâ€™s free to my pupster friends! Just so they can â€˜sperience the beauty and fun of Ireland! So whoâ€™s paying for the cabbage and accommodation and everything else? Emâ€¦â€¦..I was hoping you would Mummy! Think of it as a â€œgatheringâ€. A Discover Ireland event. You love Ireland, donâ€™t you, Mummy? Surely you want more visitors to come here?

For those of you who enjoyed the Bacon and Cabbage menu of last year, you will be pleased to see that that is on the menu again this year. And for those of you who had that little â€œstomach upsetâ€ incident on the bus last year, we will be offering an alternative dish of Irish Stew.

Now all you have to do on St Patrickâ€™s Day (Sunday) is appear in your back garden. The Magic PaddyWagonâ„¢ will pick you up. I am not going to give details as they are top secret, but the trip will involve lots of cabbage, Irish dancing, drinking poitin and there might even be a personal meeting with the St Patrick dude himself! 

Just let me know if you want to come to Ireland for St Patrickâ€™s Day! Your pawrents will never know youâ€™re even gone cos youâ€™ll be on the Magic PaddyWagonâ„¢ that goes into a timewarp anâ€™ stuff, so when you get back your pawrents will think you went round the back of the shed for a sniff and that is all!

See you all on Sunday!
Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Mother's Day to all our Mommies!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/819166</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:17:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't have time to stop pupsies 'cos my Mummy is racing around packing up by food, water bottle, l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't have time to stop pupsies 'cos my Mummy is racing around packing up by food, water bottle, lead and other such stuff. Today is Mother's Day and me, Mummy, Nana and Granddad are all going to the beach! Then my hoomans are going for something to eat while I get to mind the car for a while. I don't mind that too much 'cos Mummy has promised me a nice long walk on the beach!

So I just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to all your Mommies everywhere!

Love Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I will be 'specting a special dinner for my diary pick!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/816014</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:45:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Listen up, Mummy. I am the published author in this house. Once again, I have been recognised and ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Listen up, Mummy. I am the published author in this house. Once again, I have been recognised and honoured by my peers for my outstanding contribution to canine literature. I don't see you receiving many awards for anything, quite frankly.

So for dinner this evening, I would like some nice chicken breast (crispy skin on please), with some of that yummy gravy. And I would like it served lukewarm. In my silver bowl. After that, I would like an extended sniffing expedition around where we live. And I want permission to jump on whoever I want to tell them about my achievement. If there are any kitty cats around, I want full permission to chase them up trees and under cars. And to bark as loud as I want.

After we get back, I would like a freshly-washed blankie to lie on. A minimum of 2 bonios. Some of those markies I like. Unlimited amounts of choc drops. Please sign below when you're finished work. Thank you.

I, Cleo's Mummy, agree to all the above.

Signed: _______________________________ (Cleo's Mummy Angie)

P.S. Thank you to Hershey, Van Winkle, Angel Whisper and Dixie for my lovely pink rosettes. And to Zoe for a lovely juicy steak! I'm trying to find somewhere to hide that!

Love Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On my holidays!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/814899</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:30:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm over in Nana and Granddad's. Mummy is heading off for that foreign country England in the mornin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm over in Nana and Granddad's. Mummy is heading off for that foreign country England in the morning and she's not back till Friday. Whoo whoo! This means lots of nice things!

1. Extra belly rubs. Nana and Granddad are retired. More time to devote to ME!

2. Extra treats. Nana and Granddad have paid off their mortgage. Mummy is up to her ears in debt. Naturally, I would expect Nana and Granddad to have more disposable income income to buy treats & eats!!!!

3. More time. As Nana and Granddad are no longer working, I am expecting at least an eight hour walk per day. Minimum.

Roll on the happy days till Friday, then back to the austerity in my house!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's doing a dog training course. Dream on Mama!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/814047</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:37:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy is doing a Dog Training course at the moment and some of the research she was asked to do invo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy is doing a Dog Training course at the moment and some of the research she was asked to do involves a book by Stanley Coren called The Intelligence Of Dogs. Anyway, this book ranks dogs in order of intelligence. Ta ching! And Mummy still thinks SHE can train ME! BOL! How funny! I mean, a HUMAN with her low IQ? Training me? BOL!!!!!!   

Rank Breed

1. Border Collies 
2. Poodle 
3. German Shepherd 
4. Golden Retriever 
5. Doberman Pincher
6. Shetland Sheepdog 
7. Labrador Retriever
8. Papillon
9. Rottwieler
10. Australian Cattle Dog
11. Pembrook Welsh Corgi
12. Miniature Schnauzer]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The ratty dog's gone home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/811172</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Jan 2013 07:50:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yippee! I have my house ALL BACK TO MYSELF! Mummy had called the dog warden yesterday with details o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yippee! I have my house ALL BACK TO MYSELF! Mummy had called the dog warden yesterday with details of the dog and he called earlier to say that a man had been into the pound twice looking for his black and tan rat-like terrier (ok, my words, not his!) Anyway, I'm not getting a little brother anymore cos Mummy dropped the rat, em dog back to his Daddy and Mummy and there were kisses and licks and hugs and stuff all round! 

Nana and Granddad are going over to visit Mummy later this evening cos they never got to visit over Christmas and I'm going too! So I'll have to sniff the house from top to bottom and check on my treats that are hidden under cushions and blankies and stuff - just to make sure.................]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I might be getting a little bruvver! And I am NOT HAPPY!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:26:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsies! Nana called Mummy this evening while we were out walking, she found a little doggie wanderi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsies! Nana called Mummy this evening while we were out walking, she found a little doggie wandering around by himself earlier. So naturally, Mummy dropped everything and came out to see the doggie. Then Mummy and Nana decided to take the doggie home rather than take him to the pound (cos they put doggies down within 5 days) so Nana put me in her car and Mummy brought the doggie to MY HOUSE! Then Mummy started posting on Facebook and other sites to look for the Mummy or Daddy. 

Anyway, this meant that that Nana took me to her house in her car. And Mummy took THE OFFENDING DOGGIE to her house! I checked my profile earlier and Mummy has all these pictures of THE OFFENDING DOGGIE on her Facebook page, saying she is looking for the owner! So he's in my house! Sitting on my sofa! Maybe eating my treats! Nana even said if the owner doesn't turn up she might take him. But I'm an only child! No other doggies, EVER! (sob)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Got a Christmassy card from Whitley!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/810290</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:14:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whitley's Christmassy card arrived today! I've been sniffing the letterbox an' sittin' at the window ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whitley's Christmassy card arrived today! I've been sniffing the letterbox an' sittin' at the window waitin' an waitin' an waitin' for the postman to bring it and here it is!

Make room Mummy! Whitley's card is going somewhere special! Thanks Whitley! XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Only one more sleep till Santa Paws!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:45:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh pupsies, I am so excited! I do not think I will get a single wink of sleep tonight! Tomorrow nigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh pupsies, I am so excited! I do not think I will get a single wink of sleep tonight! Tomorrow night, Santa Paws is coming all the way to my Nana and Granddadâ€™s house to bring my sweeties, treats, sweeties, squeaky toys, sweeties, sweeties, and sweeties! 

Mummy anâ€™ me always go over to Nana and Granddadâ€™s on Christmas Eve and have two sleeps there, then we come back to our own house on St. Stephenâ€™s Day. So in the morning, Mummy will be packing the car up with my Spongebob Squarepants mini-break bag, lots of pressies, her clothes anâ€™ stuff, Oh, and my Santa hat, her Santa hat, her wine for da Dwip, anâ€™ lots of other junk anâ€™ stuff. Then this is when all the hard work in the preparation for the Santa Paws event starts. I donâ€™t even have time to greet my Nana and Granddad anâ€™ give â€˜em kisses anâ€™ stuff. First, I sniff up the chimney to make sure it looks clear. Then I bark up there in case any of da birdies are thinkinâ€™ of spendinâ€™ da Christmas holidays in my Nana and Granddadâ€™s chimney. Then after that,  I bark at Mummy to hang my Christmassy stocking up over my bed in the kitchen. Before going for a tour of the garden and general environs to make sure there is nothing blocking Santa Paws anâ€™ his reindeers anâ€™ sleigh anâ€™ stuff from landing on the chimney. Anâ€™ then, I prepare the snacks for Santa anâ€™ all the reindeers. Iâ€™m giving him extra this year â€˜cos Iâ€™m pretty sure he dipped into my sweeties last year. Mummy says itâ€™s cos I was just eating more of them but Iâ€™m not so sure. Nana lends me her apron with the little doggies on it that I bought her for the Santa Paws snack preparation.

I know Nana, Granddad and Mummy will be disappointed that I canâ€™t spend as much time as usual having my ears tickled by Granddad, my back rubbed by Nana and being played with by Mummy. But I really will be so busy!

Oh, did you know that there is a legend in Ireland that all animals can speak hooman on Christmas Eve night? Well of course we can speak hooman, itâ€™s just that we choose not to!  I can converse fluently in English and Irish (Gaelic) and my French is coming on quite well too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Christmassy card from Canada!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:57:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh wow! I was just reclining in Mummy's bed enjoying the first day of my holidays when Mummy brought ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh wow! I was just reclining in Mummy's bed enjoying the first day of my holidays when Mummy brought me the most wonderful thing. Zaidie's card has arrived! It got all the way 'cross the 'lactic ocean without even a single drop of water or seaweed or other stuff on it! I'm so happy! I have a picture of Zaidie and his lil' skwerl buddy to put on my fireplace. Mummy's stoopid cards and decorations an' stuff will have to make way!

Thank you Zaidie! I'm presuming the canine-skwerl ceasefire is just a temporary one and you can resume your chasings after a certain fat guy has safely dropped off your pressies?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dear Santa Paws............</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/809321</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:33:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Santa Paws,

I hope you are well and not too stressed out getting the pressies ready for us d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Santa Paws,

I hope you are well and not too stressed out getting the pressies ready for us doggies!  My Mummy has told me that I made the nice list this year but I just need to check that she got that right! Are you sure youâ€™re ok with me starting off the barking fest with the other doggies in the park the other night? The hooman peoples werenâ€™t too happy but I was just trying to start off the Christmas carolling anâ€™ merriment anâ€™ stuff. What about me sneakying off with my squeaky toy that I â€œfoundâ€ on the sofa just as Mummy was wrapping Christmas pressies last night?  Just checking youâ€™re ok with that too.  Getting my squeaky toy a few days early canâ€™t hurt, can it? And what about when Mummy yelled at me in the car yesterday when I was barking my Christmassy carols out of the car at everyone? I was merely trying to spread some Christmas cheer, as Iâ€™m sure you know! Chasing the neighbourâ€™s half-blind old kitty cat up a tree a couple of weeks ago? You sure youâ€™re ok with that?

Anyway Santa Paws, assuming I did make the nice list, I just wanted to make sure you donâ€™t forget what Iâ€™m wishing for this Christmas. The usual doggie stocking with the treats, choc drops and squeaky toy for starters. I would also like a nice little something sparkly. Perhaps a diamond encrusted collar or maybe a nice pair or earrings or sumfinâ€™.  Oh, and Meatz! Lots and lots of Meatz, please. Itâ€™s getting kinda chilly here in Ireland now so maybe a nice fur-trimmed coat. Not real fur please, the fake stuff will do fine. No animals were harmed in the making of this diva. Oh, and could I have my own car please? Mummy has a stinky old one and itâ€™s kinda embarrassing being seen in it. Besides, if I had my own wheels I could pop out to the pet store whenever I feel like it. And I can sing my Christmassy carols out the window as loud as I want.  A pink car would be lovely. Maybe a little sporty model?

So there we go Santa. As you can see Iâ€™m as undemanding as ever. Being so good and so modest and quiet, Iâ€™m sure I will qualify for everything on my wish list. 

Bark at ya Christmas Eve! (Oh Santa Paws, Iâ€™m sure you wonâ€™t forget this, but just to remind you that Iâ€™ll be at Nana and Granddadâ€™s Christmas Eve. I made sure Nana had the chimney cleaned for you. I will find something in Nana and Granddadâ€™s to leave out for you. So please donâ€™t eat any of my choc drops like you did last year.)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got two Christmassy cards in da post!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/809029</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:37:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, I got two Christmassy cards. Mummy is annoyed cos she just got one BOL! 

One was from my N ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, I got two Christmassy cards. Mummy is annoyed cos she just got one BOL! 

One was from my Nana and Granddad. Nana was laughing cos she hasn't sent any to Mummy yet. Oops! But the other one has me all excited - it's from Scooter, Misty, Cutter and Pepper, aka The Papillon Pack!!!! The envelope had such a lovely design across the back that Mummy had to open it very carefully across the top so as not to disturb the lovely design. Inside was a beautiful, specially designed card for me, Cleo! And if that's not enough, my VERY OWN Mr.Bacon air freshner! I am going to ask Mummy to decorate my bed with that!  

Thank you Scooter, Misty, Cutter and Pepper! I LOVE my card!

Lots of love,

Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Charity Begins at Home...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808819</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:34:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>.....or so the saying goes. My Mummy hasn't heard of that saying anyway, cos it sure isn't being app ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ .....or so the saying goes. My Mummy hasn't heard of that saying anyway, cos it sure isn't being applied in my house!

Tonight, there are two local dog rescue groups doing a sleepover outside our local courthouse and the hoomans peoples and their doggies are dropping over food and money and blankies and stuff. So Mummy and Nana went off today and bought dog food and new blankies for the poor unfortunate dogs. And what about poor unfortunate little me? Did they buy any stuff for me? Even so much as a small packet of rawhide or little bikkies or something? Absolutely NOTHING!

Anyway we went down there and there were lots of peoples with their dogs. I even started off a big barking chain. Showing my solidarity for the poor unfortunate dogs and all. And I met a HUGE dog whose sister is the first dog of Ireland! Yes, his sister lives with the President!!!!

Mummy said I was a great dog for doing my charitable deed and she just gave me some sweeties. At least she didn't give those away!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's hooked to da Bodka Dwip tonight!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808731</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:12:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy went out with her friends tonight. I was just checking my facebook page cos I was expecting a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy went out with her friends tonight. I was just checking my facebook page cos I was expecting a message from my good friend Brad Pitt and there she was all over the place, being tagged with this person and that person with her stoopid Santa hat with the pigtails on! I am SO mortified! I will have to take her aside and talk to her about her behaviour. Seriously, it's not on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got a Christmassy card in the post!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808535</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:59:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsies - I am so excited! The postman just came and there was a Christmas card addressed 'specially ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsies - I am so excited! The postman just came and there was a Christmas card addressed 'specially for me, Cleo, all the way from Topeka in the United States 'cross the 'lantic ocean!!!! It's from my lovely buddies Kenny and Dooli - thank you guys!

Mummy says to tell Kenny, Dooli, Scooter, Misty, Cutter, Pepper and Zaidie that all your cards went in the post yesterday evening so you should all (hopefully) get them before Santa Paws arrives! Mummy had to get some special stamps for your cards to fly 'cross the 'lantic or sumfin.

Anyway, I am SOOOOO excited! My very own card! Usually the only post I get addressed to me is from my vet reminding me I need to get my yucky injectiolins done!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stoopid photo!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808489</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:32:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Do any other pupsies have to put up with this nonsense??? This evening, Mummy went into town and bou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Do any other pupsies have to put up with this nonsense??? This evening, Mummy went into town and bought stoopid Santa hats for the two of us. At least hers is normal, mine has a big Santa stuck on the front! Anyway she sat us both down in front of the Christmas tree and started taking photographs of the two of us. Needless to say, I am not very happy! So I put on my best pissed off face. Mummy thinks I look like a gangsta rapper or sumfin. Mummy! Don't you DARE put any photos on that interweb thingy! Specially on that book of faces you're addicted to, an'  'specially not my Dogster profile!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I made the nice list! OFFICIALLY from Santa!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808379</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:43:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy says she got a text message or e-mail or sumfin directly from Mr Claus himself! And I'm OFFICI ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy says she got a text message or e-mail or sumfin directly from Mr Claus himself! And I'm OFFICIALLY on the nice list this year! Phew! I've been so worried that Santa might not bring me another doggie Christmas stocking with my favoutite choc drops an' squeaky toy an' cranberry treats or sumfin' else Christmassy!

Mummy says this early confirmation is because of my dual guard dog duties in both my own house (sorry Mummy, our house) and my holiday home (sorry Nana and Granddad, your house) where I alternate my work duties as required depending on Mummy having to go to that foreign country that is England and stuff. I have been soooooooo busy having to do barking duties around two gardens and also having to accept belly rubs and back rubs and ear tickles in TWO houses! Sheesh! These hoomans really like us to roll over and get our bellies rubbed, don't we? I reckon the extra belly rubbling duties deserve at least an additional pack of choc drops, don't you?

As usual, there are conditions. In order to maintain my Nice List status, I have to maintain my good behaviour (turns over on her back. Mummy, where are you? Can you rub my tummy please?)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Mummy is back!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/808313</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:54:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My Mummy went off on a plane thing to that England place last Wednesday and came back on Friday, the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My Mummy went off on a plane thing to that England place last Wednesday and came back on Friday, then she left me with Nana and Granddad AGAIN Sunday and she only got back after midnight! I wasn't expecting' her at all, I thought I was just going to bed. Then she arrived and I licked all her face an' stuff. We're back at our house and just going to our beddie byes but it's nearly 2am and Mummy is still up. Is this normal? She had the wine Dwip in and she ain't getting up early cos she got home so late. Fair enough I s'pose. She's off to bed soon and I'm looking forward to snuggles!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was on a mini break!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/807893</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:07:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy went off to England on Wednesday morning and came back earlier so she dropped me over to Nana  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy went off to England on Wednesday morning and came back earlier so she dropped me over to Nana and Granddad's where I stayed 3 nights! I had a pawsome time! Lots of walkies and belly rubs and kisses and stuff. 

Mummy always packs my Spongebob Squarepants rucksack with everything I need for my mini breaks. Little treats and my Choc drops and other basic provisions. And a cooked chicken in the local store on the way over.

Anyway, Mummy collected me earlier and now I'm at home snoozing under our Christmas tree. I had to have a snooze earlier on Mummy's bed to recouperate after all my guard dog duties in Nana and Granddad's. 

Life is tough (turns over on her snuggly blankie to reach for a Choc drop....)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I nearly died but for the hind lick manoeuvre!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/807357</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012 17:14:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Seriously! I nearly died! Mummy was workIng from home and we were just heading out for our lunchtime ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Seriously! I nearly died! Mummy was workIng from home and we were just heading out for our lunchtime walk when I started choking in the hallway.
Mummy had read an article about how to deal with this so she felt around my mouth to see if amything was stuck in there but she could find nothing. She remembered to lift me up by my back paws in case anything would come out but nothing. By now my cute lil' eyes were flickering and I was passing out! Then Mummy put her arms round my tum tums and pulled real hard and I threw up, and was able to breathe again! Thank you Mummy for reading that article! Hope all other pawrents know what to do too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy is BARKING!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/807111</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 04:42:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Barking mad, that is! I have seen her do some strange things in my time, but this morning she was si ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Barking mad, that is! I have seen her do some strange things in my time, but this morning she was sitting in front of a mirror plucking whiskers off her face!!!!! Weird or what? I mean, we all know how important our whiskers are, right? We use them in long grass and stuff. And it might just be a weird family thing but I was standing at the top of the stairs in Nana and Granddad's one day and I'm pretty sure Granddad was taking his whiskers off too - he was holding a noisy whirry thing in his hand and rubbing it all over his chin! I did have an opportunity to sniff and lick at his chin later and it felt very smooth. Do any other doggies have weird hooman families like mine? Is there help available?

Which brings me onto a theory I've been developing. I could never understand why neither Mummy, Nana or Granddad were particularly keen on rolling around in the long grass with me, 'specially when it's wet (which in my opinion is the bestest time!) but now I think it's cos they don't have whiskers to guide them through all the dangers lurking in the long grass which we doggies use our whiskers to avoid. These hooman peoples are just big scaredy kitty cats!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/806006</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:10:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Thanksgiving to all my pals all the way across the 'lantic Ocean. Mummy says you'll all be get ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Thanksgiving to all my pals all the way across the 'lantic Ocean. Mummy says you'll all be getting treats and Meatz and stuff all day! Will you get TURKEY? And HAM? Ooooooh, I can't bear it!!!!!!

On another note, I had my first close-up encounter with a kitty cat last night. Mummy kept me on my leash and we sniffed each other and Mummy says I was very good cos I didn't chase her or nothin. In fact I ENJOYED sniffing the kitty cat. Is there something wrong with me? Maybe the thought of turkey and ham has affected my brain or sumfin?????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hallowe'en Trip to Ireland postponed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/803231</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:54:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsie pals, I am very sorry to announce that our planned trip to Ireland has been postponed due to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsie pals, I am very sorry to announce that our planned trip to Ireland has been postponed due to that big storm thing that came in across the 'lantic ocean - I'm afraid to say the leprechauns just weren't prepared to drive their magical bus across to collect you all! But Cleo! I thought you said that was a magical bus that could magically appear in all your pupsie pals' back yards and collect them to bring them to Ireland? Yes Mummy, but....em.....Looney O'Leprechaun himself told me that the weather conditions weren't condusive to driving his magical bus, and his insurance doesn't cover him driving 'cross oceans when it's stormy like that. If any of the doggies were to lose their stash of meatz or treats or choc drops or anything he wouldn't be able to pay them back. And I'm so disappointed cos I spent so much time while you were away working out all the finer details over in nana and Granddad's. Are you sure Cleo? What do you mean Mummy? Well everytime I spoke to Nana while I was away you were either out walking with them or curled up beside your granddad, I saw photos of you too! Mummy! Are you insinuating that the reason I am postponing this event is because I was lazing around while you were away and not working on my trip of a lifetime for my pals? Really!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hope my doggie friends are safe!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/803159</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:34:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy was away for the weekend with her friends but she's back and we're in bed watching the big sto ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy was away for the weekend with her friends but she's back and we're in bed watching the big storm on CNN, she says she hopes all my doggie pals and pawrents are keeping safe! X]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A DPP for me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/802557</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:56:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh my dogness! I cannot believe that I have been selected by those lovely pawrents at Dogster again  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my dogness! I cannot believe that I have been selected by those lovely pawrents at Dogster again for my meanderings! And I haven't even been on here much, due to my Mummy abandoning me and taking her laptop with her - I've been so busy looking after my Nana and Granddad! Thanks Dogster! BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hallowe'en shenanigans!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/801688</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:49:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am working on the itinerary for your trip to Ireland for an unforgettable experience of Irish magi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am working on the itinerary for your trip to Ireland for an unforgettable experience of Irish magic and mayhem. Mummy has been so busy with her new job that I barely get on the interweb thing these days. She's going to that foreign country that is England on Sunday for 3 days so I will have time to put it together while I'm staying with Nana and Granddad...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been soooooo busy!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/801200</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:57:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh pupsie pals, I haven't even had time to write my diary in ages in ages! Partly cos Mummy started  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh pupsie pals, I haven't even had time to write my diary in ages in ages! Partly cos Mummy started a new job and she's on that laptop thing a lot, and partly cos I'm so busy looking after my two households!

I've been so busy! I've been spending my time equally between my house and Nana and Granddad's. FACE-UP has also been busy with an increasing workload of cases involving pets taking actions against parents who are having SOCIAL LIVES and not spending time with them!!

I am trying to put a Hallowe'en trip together for my buddies to reflect Ireland's unique reputation for great ghost stories! So banshees, poookas and other ghostly beings will be on the menu! I need to think about that, will post the itinerary soon!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cleo&acirc;€™s thank you message to her loyal subjects (sorry, good friends) on Dogster</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/797961</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:45:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Cleo. Are you ready? I need to get ready to go out! I hope this message you want to dictate isn&acirc;€™t  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cleo. Are you ready? I need to get ready to go out! I hope this message you want to dictate isnâ€™t too long! Hang on a sec Mummy, just scribbling a few notes !  Ok, here goes.
Ahem! (clearing throat). Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking, I have just put together a few words of thanks to all my pals on Dogster who sent me good wishes and gifts on this, my special Dog of the Day day. To Hershey and Winkie who sent me a beautiful gold crown which befits my royal name and bearing. It was glittering in the sunshine as I was reclining on the decking earlier. To Zoe, who also sent me a gold crown along with some sort of strange leaping dog that made my head spin in the sunshine. I had to transfer Hershey and Winkieâ€™s crown to one of my ears and wear Zoeâ€™s crown on the other ear, they were like a giant pair of glittering gold earrings. To Pepper, who sent me a really pretty pink rosette which I attached to my collar and which looked beautiful with my gold earrings. To Zaidie, who not only sent me a gold cup, but also sent me a huge big slab of meatz. To Fizzy, who also sent me a gold cup. I had fun sitting on the decking eating my meatz and admiring myself from all angles between my two beautiful shiny gold cups, wearing my big gold glittering earrings and my rosette. To Lexi's family who sent me a beautiful red rose. It smelt absolutely divine while I was sitting on the decking admiring myself between my gold cups with my glittering earrings on and eating my meatz. To Angel Whisper and Dixie who sent a pretty little ladybug that I had fun watching crawling around on the patio. To Sammy Jo, Toby Jo, Cory Jo and Joey Jo, who sent me a beautiful cool ice cream! And last but not least â€“ to Scooter, Misty, Mr Cutter and Pepper who sent me, Cleo, a gold bone! So as you can imagine, I have been rather busy admiring my gold crown earrings and pink rosette in my 2 gold cups while enjoying meatz, an ice cream and a gold bone and watching a little red ladybug exploring my patio. Time for a snooze I think! 
Oh yeah, happy birthday Mummy. Sorry I canâ€™t go to your special meal in the restaurant but until you get the house insurance amended to include my crowns, gold cups, rosette, red rose, leaping dog, ice cream, gold bone, meatz and ladybug I ainâ€™t going nowhere!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog of the Day! Little Moi? Really? Oh, I really can't accept such a prestigious award!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/797619</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh pupsies, I'm so excited! Mummy got an e-mail saying I'm a Dogster Dog of the Day! Big, big, HUGE  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh pupsies, I'm so excited! Mummy got an e-mail saying I'm a Dogster Dog of the Day! Big, big, HUGE excitement here!

I will be milking this for all it's worth all day - Mummy had to go away on a train for work but I will be making sure Nana and Granddad do lots of special things with me today and when Mummy gets back this evening I will be expecting VIP treatment!

BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK!

Do you hear that, Pinky and Bubbles? Serves you right for barking out your window at me yesterday evening! I AM A DOG OF THE DAY! When I get back from Nana and Granddad's this evening you won't be able to get out your front door with all the delivery vans outside our house! BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nana and Granddad's 50th Anniversary an'stuff!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/797005</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:45:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So it was Nana and Granddad's 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Apparently 50 years ago is when ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So it was Nana and Granddad's 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Apparently 50 years ago is when our great-great-great-great-great granddaddies were born or sumfin. So it's a very, very, very long time ago. Anyway, Mummy BANISHED Nana and Granddad for their special day! She paid for them to go away to a hotel somewhere millions of miles away from me, Cleopatra. No ear tickles from Granddad. No apple pie from Nana. Nothing at all for three whole days!

During Nana and Granddad's banishment, me and Mummy stayed in Nana and Granddad's. I got to sprawl over sofas I can only dream of when they're there. I even got to sleep in Nana and Granddad's bed! (Mummy had to to go through the place very carefully before they came back to remove the hairy evidence - hee hee!)

Anyway, it was all really confusing. Cos I had never been in Nana and Granddad's without them being there. So I was pretty depressed at night time and I lay at the sitting room door wondering if they would ever come back. As I said, Mummy had banished them (sigh!) And I had no idea where they went or if they would ever come back to tickle my ears and tummy and stuff.

But YESTERDAY - we got up. Mummy was busy getting rid of evidence. Dog hair in Nana's bed. Dog hair on the carpet. Half eaten treats all over the place. Then she went to our house to do her work stuff on her computer and put me in Nana and Granddad's garden. Eventually I heard the front door open. And guess who came in? NANA AND GRANDDAD! They were back! The banishment was over! Oh, the kisses, cuddles, licks and waggly tail!!!!!!! They are back! And all is back to normal! Mummy and I went back and had a really great sleepie in our own house! I got double treats and stuff for all the extra work I did. Better get some sleepies now cos I've been soooooo overworked the past couple of days!

Night night pupsters!
Love Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Decided to live with Nana and Granddad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/796367</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:31:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy was away in that foreign country that is England again this week - supposed to be from Tuesday ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy was away in that foreign country that is England again this week - supposed to be from Tuesday to Wednesday night but she missed her flight back and didn't collect me from Nana and Granddad's till Thursday!

Anyway, when she got back I got treats. And sweeties. And walkies. And lots of love and cuddles and stuff. All was going great, or so I thought.

Mummy went playing GOLF this afternoon. Left me with my Granddad she did (ok, we had a walk and a sneaky ear tickle) but STILL! She's flittering over and back across the Irish Sea in that aeroplane thing. Can she not even give up a bit of golf for moi?

So when she got back this evening, she put my lead on. Talked all nice to me. Told me we were going "home" (that's a joke, I don't know where my home is anymore! Sob!) So I went and sat in the corner beside the sofa and made my position perfectly clear. I am going to stay with Nana and Granddad, I said. I AM NOT BUDGING from this corner. So yes, I stayed with Nana and Granddad. They walked out to the door to see her off. I stayed put, studying my blanket and not even looking at her. This is my home now. You had your chance and you blew it. And Nana and Granddad have a better garden. And I don't miss you at all Mummy. Well, maybe a little bit....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got cake!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/795086</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:30:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just had a whole slice of cake! All to myself!!!! Mummy took me for a walk after she had her dinne ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just had a whole slice of cake! All to myself!!!! Mummy took me for a walk after she had her dinner. When we got back she cut herself a big slice of yummy cake and left it on the back doorstep where she likes to sit sometimes. Anyway, while she was making coffee I "accidentally" brushed past the plate with the cake. I may have inadvertently put my nose right in the cake. Possibly even gave it a little lick. 

Anyway Mummy must have changed her mind about having her cake after all cos she cut it up and gave it all to me. As a reward for being so well behaved, I expect.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you all for your special Gotcha Day gifts!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/793720</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:24:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh wow! Oh wow! Oh wow! I've just been looking in my gift box and my doggie pals are so generous! 
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh wow! Oh wow! Oh wow! I've just been looking in my gift box and my doggie pals are so generous! 

Zaidie sent me the most wonderful sparkly heart shaped balloons. Nana says they're blocking her seeing the telly box thing in the corner. BOL! I love them! Scooter, Misty, Mr.Cutter, Pepper and Indy Kitty sent me a beautiful sparkly diamond. I have to put my shades on to admire it! They also sent me a big hunk o' meatz when I had the itis in my eyes. Hershey and Van Winkle sent me a really pretty party hat that I'm wearing at the moment. Luna sent me a delicious GOLD bone! Zoe sent me a really tasty cupcake that is sitting on my blankie, I'm just contemplating how to get it all into my mouth in one piece. I can't decide whether to tackle that or Luna's bone first. Angel Whisper and Dixie sent me a lovely adopt a pet rosette in honour of the anniversary of me adopting Mummy. Fizzy sent me the coolest grill in case I want my meatz chargrilled. Mummy is working on some recipes for various marinades for me. And Whitley sent me a very special telegram by pawmail congratulating me on my special day! Thank you all so much! 

Anyway, I had the most wonderful gotcha day. Mummy was up bright and early and we went STRAIGHT out the door, normally she does the shower thing followed by hair brushing, makeup applying and other stuff. But today we headed straight for the park where I met Daisy and chased her all over the place! Then we went home and Mummy did her shower/hair/makeup thing and we headed over to Nana and Granddad's where Nana had cooked dinner 'specially in my honour. To thank me for my selfless act in adopting their daughter and taking her off their hands, I expect. Then I got some ice cream and a whole cupcake to myself! I rested for a while in the garden then Mummy, Nana and Granddad all came for a walkie with me. Then back to the house for some games in the garden and then Nana gave me some treats on my blankie in the living room. Then Mummy had to go and get ready to go away to the foreign England place so I'm lying on my blankie in Nana and Granddad's admiring all my special gifts from my wonderful pals! Thank you all! 

Barks and licks, Cleo XXX]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha Day! Big Celebrations, BOL!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/793622</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:06:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Guess what today (Sunday) is? MY GOTCHA DAY! Party time! BOL!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what today (Sunday) is? MY GOTCHA DAY! Party time! BOL!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/793494</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:38:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy was away all week again in that foreign country that is England. Across the sea and all that.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy was away all week again in that foreign country that is England. Across the sea and all that. Anyway, I've been extra spoiled this week. Nana and Granddad have a rota going. Granddad takes me walking in the mornings and Nana takes me at night.

Anyway, today Friday was Mummy's coming home day. Nana told me my Mummy was coming home and HEADED FOR THE AIRPORT WITHOUT ME! She did say it was too warm to keep a doggie in the car or something. That's not the point. I would have been at the airport with one of those signs. Ms Angie Colton. My employee. Currently on secondment to some company in England. Or something.

Anyway, they EVENTUALLY came back. And what a reunion! I jumped up on Mummy. Sniffed her all over for those English smells. Licked her face a bit. Barked at my Nana to tell her Mummy was home. Dropped my ball at Mummy's feet to play with me. Had my chicken dinner hand fed by Mummy. Later, we came back to our house where Mummy took out the Wine Dwip. And gave me lots of cheese. And sweeties. And treats. And now we're going outside to patrol the estate. Just in case the cats are around or something. I am one happy dog!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have an itis!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/792251</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Aug 2012 15:09:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Nana had to bring me to the sneaky vet today cos my eyes were really sore. Before Mummy went away sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nana had to bring me to the sneaky vet today cos my eyes were really sore. Before Mummy went away she noticed that one of my eyes was a bit bloodshot and there was some stuff coming from it (the tracks of my tears, no doubt). Anyway, Nana's been bathing my eye in salty water and she thought I was getting better but this morning she noticed both my pretty little doggie eyes were sore - I couldn't flutter my eyelashes or nothin!

So I was hauled off to the vet. Had a good bark in the waiting room. Growled at a couple of dogs. Got poked and prodded, He said it's ok, it's "only conjunctivitis". Nothing to worry about, he said. It will clear up in 3 or 4 days, he said.

Well I have news for you, Mister Vet. I have an itis. That's a disease. I'm seriously ill. 

He didn't even prescribe bed rest or extra treats or nothin. Just some stinky ointment Nana has to put on my eyes. And Mummy didn't even offer to come home from England or nothin. Life is so unfair.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy has emigrated or somethin'!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/792129</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2012 16:32:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sigh. Here I am in Nana and Granddad's, dictating secretely into my dogtaphone in a quiet corner.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sigh. Here I am in Nana and Granddad's, dictating secretely into my dogtaphone in a quiet corner.

My Mummy left me today. Ok, that sounds a bit dramatic I know. But she went away really early this morning to a completely different country. Yes, she is overseas in England and I am here.

Mummy and me have never spent more than 2 nights apart since my gotcha day nearly 4 years ago. She started a new job and the company is in England so she has lots of obedience training to do. 3 weeks at least away from me.

Nana has been trying to console me by telling me that Mummy will be home on Friday and every weekend, and when the 3 weeks are over she can work from home. Mummy brought me shopping on Saturday and stocked up on my sweeties and choc drops and a big pork bone that Nana says looks horrible. But it's mine. And my Mummy bought it for me. So I will treasure it. Sigh. Mummy took a photo of my bag when she was bringing me over to Nana and Granddad's. In it are my treats, sweeties, comb, dry shampoo, and stuff she uses to detangle my hair. It's my special Spongebob Squarepants bag and IF SHE HAS TIME living it up there in England she might post the photo sometime.

It's such a hard life. I feel deprived. Yes, thank you Nana, I will have some of those delicious bonios, and some of those sweeties on my blankie. And thank you Granddad for that great ear tickle and belly rub earlier. Sigh.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain, Rain, Rain!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/791765</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Aug 2012 17:40:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been raining all day. In between sunshine. Mummy and I have been in and out to our personal dog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been raining all day. In between sunshine. Mummy and I have been in and out to our personal dog park all day. This is the grounds of an old Psychiatric hospital that closed in 1992, me and lots of other doggies go out there cos Bill the caretaker lets us all run off our leashes and have lots of fun! Anyway, I met my friend Daisy again today. She's the one with the pony mane - BOL! We chase each other all around the place and then I rugby tackle her and she rolls over on her back! Such fun! 

Anyway Mummy took a picture of me barking instructions to Daisy, which she will post for me. She says I look like a real "bossy boots" cos I'm barking and Daisy is just sitting there wagging her tail. That's cos she's just a puppy. And I'm the boss.

Anyway, Mummy starts her new job on Monday. She's been in a real temper all day cos she was offered the job over the phone on June 19th and told the money part, she's been chasing a contract ever since and they only sent it through TODAY, and it's a huge amount less than what she was told!!!! They are saying this is what they told her the salary was but she remembers the conversation. It's about the same as her last job but she thought we'd have a lot more money every month so she's in a really, really bad mood!!!!! But I am have been reassured that my choc drops and treats will still be the same so that's good! At least Mummy has a job, she hasn't had a salary since May and she's looking forward to getting money again. 

Mummy! Unplug that wine dwip now and post my photo! Thanking you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cleo's Mystical Meanderings&acirc;„&cent; Tour of Ireland</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/790899</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:14:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well pupsters, as many of you will know, Ireland is a mystical land full of music, poetry and song.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well pupsters, as many of you will know, Ireland is a mystical land full of music, poetry and song. Our little countryâ€™s national Day, St Patrickâ€™s Day, is celebrated throughout the world. We all know that the countryâ€™s swarming with leprechauns, those charming little people of Irish legend. And you canâ€™t walk for more than a few feet without meeting a cheery little fairy or a goblin or sumfin.  And the peoples here have a wonderful life. They sit around all day drinkin whiskey, telling stories and growing cabbages. Only last week, I was walking through a field when I met a druid who

CLEO! What is that rubbish that you are writing in your diary? What do you mean Mummy? You know full well Cleo that this stuff is only myth. Made up for tourists. 

Well YES, Mummy. YOU know that. And I know that. But Cleoâ€™s Escorted Irish Toursâ„¢ is taking bookings right now. Our Mystical Meanderingsâ„¢ tour will show the tourists all that is synonymous with Ireland. I have a whole itinerary done out anâ€™ all: 

Day 1: Coach transfer from the airport to Molly Oâ€™Mooreâ€™s pub, where we will partake in light refreshments of poitin and cabbage soup. From there, we will proceed to a real fairy fort (currently under construction) where I have organized a fairy egg hunting contest. Back to our beautifully appointed accommodation where dinner will consist of Bacon and Cabbage followed by a night of traditional music and dancing.

Day 2: Trip to Blarney where we will all kiss the Blarney Stone, which imparts the magical gift of eloquence to all who kiss it. Followed by a meeting with a real druid, where we will perform incantations and ritual dancing around a four leaved clover, while holding our shillelaghs in the air. Back to our beautifully appointed accommodation where dinner will consist of Bacon and Cabbage followed by a night of traditional music and dancing.

Day 3: A personal audience with St Patrick himself. I intend to ask him to reverse his ban on snakes in Ireland cos I have nothing interesting to bark at. I believe Bono will also be making an appearance on a nearby cloud. Followed by a trip to the Guinness brewery. Back to our beautifully appointed accommodation where dinner will consist of Bacon and Cabbage followed by a night of traditional music and dancing.

Day 4: A special reception co-hosted by Leabhras Oâ€™Muirihurteagh, king of the leprechauns, and Concepta Ni Flootachain, a goblin princess. Here we will partake in general merriment and shenanigans.  Transport to the airport where each member of the group will be presented with a genuine pot of gold and a signed, framed photograph of the noted Irish author, Cleopatra Ni Chomhaltain.

Hmmmm. Thatâ€™s sure a lot of cabbage. And what is this â€œbeautifully appointed accommodationâ€ you keep mentioning? Donâ€™t worry Mummy. I was planting cabbage seeds outside earlier. You didnâ€™t really need those dahlias and roses and other smelly flowers out there. As for the accommodation, Iâ€™ll need you to move the bed out of the spare bedroom to make more space. Now, if you donâ€™t mind, Iâ€™m tired. Good thing I went offline before we had this conversation. Iâ€™ll tell the pupsters my druid story tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Great Kennel Makeover!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/790657</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:28:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning, Mummy got one of her &quot;bright ideas&quot;. My idea of a bright idea, of course, involves a w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning, Mummy got one of her "bright ideas". My idea of a bright idea, of course, involves a walk. Not so for her ladyship. She decided to paint my kennel. Anyway, my kennel was brown and kinda boring. Mummy decided to paint it white. Very sloppily. Ma ain't the best painter on the planet. She kinda slapped the paint on. (She wasn't hooked up to a Bodka Dwip (can't find the TM at the moment, he must be on a tea break). 

Anyway, thankfully Nana called to ask if we wanted to go for a drive up to the Burren. Which is apparently one of those UNESCO heritage places or sumfin. I got Mummy to take some photos. We had a great time! Then we came home and looked at the 'lympic ceremony. That's in England which is our nearest country. They used to be in charge of us once - GRRRRR! But when the 'lympic torch was on its way to London, they were very nice and passed it through Ireland. Not just the part that's part of the United Kingdom but they also sent it down to Dublin which the peoples here in Ireland really appreciated. Anyway the ceremony was fantastic! And Mummy and me watched it in Nana and Granddad's. And now we're home, and Mummy's tap-tap-tapping into that laptop thingy! 

Anyway, when the kennel makeover is complete I'll post a photo! If herself ever gets off the computer that is...................]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Mummy, the sloppy wino!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/790473</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:49:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy had to go to the dentist today. Dentists are like vets 'cept they just look after human people ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy had to go to the dentist today. Dentists are like vets 'cept they just look after human peoples' teeth and stuff. Anyway, I was over with Nana and Granddad and when she got back it was so funny! She looked like someone who got one of those buttocks injections I've seen on the telly, they make your lips look like you were stung by a buzzy bee or sumfin. And she was talking all weird - BOL!

Anyway, today was a lovely sunny day here across the 'lantic ocean in Ireland. So Mummy decided she'd sit outside and have a nice glass of wine. 'sept she was dribbling and drooling and slobbering all over the top she was wearing. She looked a bit loony toons. A sandwich short of a picnic. A spanner short of a toolkit. Not the full shilling. Away with the fairies.... (I'm sure my friends 'cross the 'lantic ocean have other non-Irish sayings to describe what I'm talking about, for some reason, we have a lot of sayings here to describe this particular affliction.....)

Cleo, what are you doing? Nothing Mummy! I'm just online getting some ideas for your birthday. But my birthday's not till September! Oh I know that Mummy, but I wanted to make sure I get you the perfect present this year. Oh Cleo, you are the sweetest little puppy in the whole world! It was such a lucky day I saw you in that pound and took you home! Yes, Mummy. Everyday I count my blessings that you rescued me from that awful place and took me to live in my wonderful forever home! (Better go before she gets too boisterous, you know what these mad drunks are like!) BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cranky Mummy and walks with Grandad!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/789759</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:48:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night Mummy dropped me over to Nana and Grandad's. She was heading off early this morning with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mummy dropped me over to Nana and Grandad's. She was heading off early this morning with her friends. Where? I did not know. Anyway, as it happens Mummy went off down to Killarney which is a lovely place with really nice scenery and stuff. So she climbed a mountain with her 3 friends. Now she's a bit cranky cos she's stiff or somfin, ha ha! 

Anyway, back to more important matters. Nana and Grandad took me for a long walk this morning. I asked cranky, stiff Mummy to upload a photo of me and Grandad for you to see. Don't I look pretty? And so good! Anyway afterwards I got tons of meatz and stuff. Then they brought me for a shorter walk in the evening. I didn't see Ben (sigh...). Then Mummy (eventually) arrived and collected me. And she's been hooked to the Wine Dwip ever since, which I'm waiting for Zaidie to patent. Now I'm watching her tap-tap-tapping into that computer thingy she has, and ignoring me again. Nufin new there.

No more news. Until tomorrow when I'm hoping something interesting will happen. Which probably won't happen cos Nana, Grandad and a very stiff Mummy will probably be watching the end of the British Open golf thing. Where that wild tiger is still roaming around and nobody is listening to my warnings 'bout dangerous animals and stuff.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Zaidie!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/789595</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:29:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not braggin or nothin, but I'm enjoying a big juicy steak that Zaidie sent me. So I'm special. 'noug ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not braggin or nothin, but I'm enjoying a big juicy steak that Zaidie sent me. So I'm special. 'nough said.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dangerous animals in our house!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/789589</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:08:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy has been watching golf most of the day. The British Open is on at the moment. She's stuck to t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy has been watching golf most of the day. The British Open is on at the moment. She's stuck to that sofa like a big fat sack of spuds. Anyway, I heard the telly people saying something disturbing earlier. There's a tiger somewhere on the course. I've seen tigers before on the telly and they're extremely dangerous animals. I kept looking and looking but I couldn't see a tiger anywhere, maybe he's hiding in some long grass and I just haven't spotted him yet.

Anyway, I kept barking at Mummy. Just to warn her about the tiger and to tell her to stay back from the telly in case he pounces or sumthin. Do you think she was grateful? Not a bit! I was told in no uncertain terms that if I can't stay quiet she'll put me out into the garden. 

That's grateful for you.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Unrequited love and stinky blankies!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/789198</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:10:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There is a doggie called Ben who goes to the same park as me, and I wuvvvvv him!  When we first met, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There is a doggie called Ben who goes to the same park as me, and I wuvvvvv him!  When we first met, we just ignored each other and fetched our own balls while our two mummies chattered and yapped. Ben and I would generally be busy fetching our balls, sniffing around, peeing, and ignoring each other.

Recently though, Iâ€™ve been chasing after Ben trying to play with him and stuff. And he still ignores me. Benâ€™s mummy throws his ball, he runs after it and I run after him. I even lost my own ball yesterday evening cos I was too busy following Ben, with his big floppy ears and his big slobbery tongue (sigh).  Mummy and Benâ€™s mummy think this is â€œcuteâ€. â€œUnrequited loveâ€ and all that. Yes, very â€œcuteâ€, Mummy. How would you like it if you were running round the park after some man-human person while he ignored you? EH? 

Then to add insult to injury Mummy decided to wash all my blankies. So next time I see Ben, Iâ€™ll have the indignity of smelling like â€œfresh cut flowersâ€ or â€œfresh linenâ€ or â€œsummer meadowâ€ or something equally stinky. How will Ben even look at me now? MY LIFE IS RUINED! Sniff!

To take my mind off my broken heart, Mummy brought me for a swim. I swam with the little ducksies in the lake and I didnâ€™t try to bite them or nothinâ€™.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Speeder nets and moths and stuff</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/789142</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:59:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy has a big long stick with big fluffy pink stuff at the end, she goes around sometimes taking a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy has a big long stick with big fluffy pink stuff at the end, she goes around sometimes taking away speeder nets with it. Speeders, she informs me, are little creatures with long legs that make nets to catch flies in. Personally, I think that's cheating. And where's the fun in that anyway? Much better to bark, I say. And besides, who gave those speeders authority to catch my flies?

Anyway, I was relaxing on my sofa last night when I saw a strange creature on the wall. Mummy said it was a moth. I barked and barked and barked and barked but the silly thing wouldn't move, not like the other buzzy flies who fly around when I bark. These moth creatures must be hard of hearing or something. Anyway, Mummy got her fluffy stick out and she got the moth creature to sit on the fluffy part and we both went out to the front door. The moth creature flew away and I made sure to bark lots of times to warn it not to come back to our house. Cos Mummy and I are a team. And we won't be defeated.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Was it a dream? Or is it really happening?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/788970</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:24:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy! I&acirc;€™ve just had the most terrible dream! I was snoozing on the sofa and I dreamt that the kit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy! Iâ€™ve just had the most terrible dream! I was snoozing on the sofa and I dreamt that the kitty cats had taken over the world! The pet store was FULL of pink fluffy kitty things and kitty treats and stuff. The doggie section was down in a dark corner and all they had was dry dog food, uncomfortable collars, big leashes and electric fences an stuff to keep us doggies in line. Nothing else! No treats, sweeties, or toys for us doggies! Then I dreamt that there were kitties parading over and back past my window cos theyâ€™d put a barking curfew in place and I wasnâ€™t allowed to bark from my sofa!  What if Iâ€™m like those sidekick people on the telly telling people about their futures and this is actually going to happen?

Ah, poor Cleo. You just had a bad dream. Of  course the cats arenâ€™t taking over the world. Come over here and Iâ€™ll give you a belly rub and some of your sweeties.

But Mummy! Remember yesterday when we were going into Nana and Granddadâ€™s house? Bubbles next door was just sitting on her Daddyâ€™s car and she didnâ€™t scarper away or nothin! She was looking at me kinda funny too. Now Cleo, you know Bubbles is a very old cat and sheâ€™s not able to run as quickly as she used to. And she probably saw that you had your leash on so she knew she was ok to stay there. Mummy, itâ€™s hardly a co-incidence that those two kitties near our house were watching us funny just before we headed over to Nana and Granddadâ€™s. They were passing on intelligence or something. Cleo, those two kitties were just watching you to make sure you didnâ€™t chase them around the corner like you usually do. Youâ€™re being paranoid now.

Paranoid? PARANOID you say? Well then how do you explain that kitty that got into my garden a few weeks ago? The kitty who just sat there looking in at me when I was barking my head off through the patio door? The one who STUCK HER HEAD INTO MY KENNEL????? She planted some transmission device in there to report back on my movements, Iâ€™m sure of it. And she was mewing funny stuff into that two-way radio around her neck too. I have seen Cats & Dogs, you know!  Now Cleo, youâ€™re really being silly. That was her kitty collar around her neck. Kitties can have collars too, you know.

Mummy is in denial. I am sure of it. She wonâ€™t be so blasÃ© about it all when she finds herself sleeping in the garden or sumfin, and eating some dry human formula food. I wonder if I could disguise myself as a kitty and have a sneaky look on Catster? Just to see what theyâ€™re talking about.  Cos Iâ€™m sure those kitties are up to something. In any case, I will be sleeping with one eye open tonight â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Painting and Decorating</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/788644</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:11:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsters, I forgot to mention that in addition to my many talents I am also an accomplished painter. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsters, I forgot to mention that in addition to my many talents I am also an accomplished painter. So if your peoples need anything painted in their kennels they know where to come.

Mummy was painting the kitchen wall last night. She was having a glass of wine and admiring her work (the Bodka dwip needs to be replenished). Anyway, I decided to conduct my own inspection. So I sniffed all down along the wall and all the way back. Anyway, Mummy got all excited and started barking excitedly at me. She even washed me with a sponge with some smelly stuff on it. To show her appreciation of all my hard work, I expect.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday the 13th!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/788628</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:13:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Some peoples say that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not so far for Mummy and me! Today is b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some peoples say that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not so far for Mummy and me! Today is bin day pupsters! That means that Mummy wheels 2 big bins and a small food bin out to the front of our house and I get to follow her and bark at them. Then mummy barks at me. Then later a big truck comes into our estate to collect the bins and I get to bark out the window, then Mummy gets to bark at me again. I love bin day! BOL! 

Anyway, we did the leaving the bins out and barking bit and then Mummy got a call from my Nana to say she and my Granddad were coming to take me for a walk. So Iâ€™m up in the forest with them right now. How am I typing this while Iâ€™m in the forest, you may bark? Easy peasy! I used my newly â€“ patented dogtaphone â„¢ (which will shortly be available, shipping costs dependant on location) to bark todayâ€™s diary and I left Mummy at home to update you all on my goings on.

Itâ€™s not as if Mummy has much else to do but attend to my personal correspondence these days. She was let go from her job and sheâ€™s been moping around the place and applying for jobs. I did offer her a special discount for my FACE-UP services cos it was kinda unfair how she was let go, but she said my rate was too high. I donâ€™t think a yearâ€™s supply of choc drops is excessive. Anyway, she was told a couple of weeks ago that she has a new job and they called her this morning to confirm a start date in 3 weeks. Sheâ€™ll have to go to England for a couple of weeks for obedience classes or something and then she can work from home like before. So that means Iâ€™ll be going on an extended holiday to my Nana and Granddadâ€™s house for a couple of weeks. Iâ€™m sure Iâ€™ll miss Mummy cos we havenâ€™t been apart for more than 2 nights since my gotcha day 4 years ago. But overall a lucky Friday 13th for us!

Bark at ya later, lots of sniffing to be done here!
Cleo]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring rain!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/788514</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:02:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's raining here. Again. Mummy was just about to bring me for a nice long walk but she doesn't want ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's raining here. Again. Mummy was just about to bring me for a nice long walk but she doesn't want to get wet cos her hair gets all frizzy or something. My hair gets frizzy too and I don't care - get over it Mummy! Anyway, she's decided to make herself a sandwich and if the rain's eased off a bit she might take me out later. I'm a prisoner in my own home!!!!

On another note, I got Mummy to post a new photo of me that was taken at the pet store - we went out there a few days ago to get my treats and sweeties and Mummy let me smell all around the whole store! I even saw some birdies in cages and furry little hamsters that smelled really nice.

Anyway, back to putting on my "neglected face" until Mummy takes some notice of me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RIP Lovely Lennox</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/788460</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:37:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy and I are absolutely broken hearted tonight. There was a lovely, sweet, gentle doggie called L ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy and I are absolutely broken hearted tonight. There was a lovely, sweet, gentle doggie called Lennox in Northern Ireland who the council thought looked like a pit bull (even though he wasn't one - his Mummy and Daddy proved that with DNA), but his Mummy and Daddy lost their case and the court decided that the council could put him down - Mummy and me joined in  the campaign on Facebook and despite thousands and thousands of peoples complaining on Facebook and here on Dogster, those nasty peoples in Belfast City Council put him down at midnight last night. RIP lovely Lennox, we hope you have some lovely new friends at the Rainbow Bridge to play with. Mummy is crying typing this. We are so sad.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FACE UP is on the case again after I was ABANDONED! Again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/783040</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:56:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes pupsters, abandoned. Left to die. In the middle of the night. Outside. While my Mummy went to be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes pupsters, abandoned. Left to die. In the middle of the night. Outside. While my Mummy went to bed. I'm afraid I've had to alert FACE UP â€“ The Federation Against Continued Exploitation by Unscrupulous Parents - to my plight.

Every night when it's bedtime, Mummy and I go out the front door and have a good sniff around all the other houses. This is our final patrol of the night. Then I do my "business", we go in and have a play and then we go to bed.

Anyway last night we did our patrol, had our sniffs, checked all the neighbours were ok. Then we went inside. And played. Then as we were going to bed Mummy remembered sh had to bring stuff in from the car. She swears she didn't see me come out with her. I think that was a ruse to get me outside so she could abandon me. But I digress.

Anyway I was having a sniff at an interesting shrub I'd discovered. I got back to the front door and it was closed. No Mummy. No bed. No water. No nothing.

Mummy's version of events - I went up to bed and I was wondering why Cleo didn't come up, but sometimes she prefers her own bed. My version - why, oh why had my Mummy abandoned me? Haven't I been a good dog? Doesn't she tell me every day I'm the cleverest, best guard dog in the world? 

Mummy's version of what happened next - I was reading in bed when I heard a bark outside. Probably just one of the neighbour's dogs. My version - I was sitting looking up at Mummy's bedroom saying "why? why did you abandon me? haven't I been faithful and loving? Don't you call me your little Dolly Doodle and other pet names?"

Mummy's (hardly credible) account of what happened next - I heard another bark. It sounded like it was right outside. So I got up and looked out the window. There was Cleo looking up at me! My (very credible) account - I was barking up at Mummy that I am going to contact FACE UP to inform them of my abandonment and she only opened the window to save face. Make people think she was a good dog Mummy when in fact she had the most despicable plans for me.

Oh yes, she's been apologising all day. Oh yes, I've been for two walks and a swim. Oh yes, I seem to recall getting more treats and choc drops than normal. But I have my suspicions. I'm staying REALLY close. Just in case she plans to abandon me again. Because you never know. 

Now I'd better go because I feel weak from the stress of my terrible ordeal. So I need to tackle the huge pile of treats and choc drops on my blanket. Just to keep my energy up, you understand.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Exploited by my employer! FACE UP is on the case!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/782114</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2012 19:06:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, I know how much you've all been missing my pearls of wisdom and witty correspondences, but I've ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, I know how much you've all been missing my pearls of wisdom and witty correspondences, but I've been soooo busy the past few days! It's really hot here (by Irish standards at least!) It reached around 30 celsius which Mummy says is nearly 90 for my pupsters in the States. 

AND......they made me work. Really hard. I've been putting in double shifts for the past few days! In this heat too. FACE UP â€“ The Federation Against Continued Exploitation by Unscrupulous Parents is on the case as we speak.

It started on Friday evening when Mummy went off to play cards. As it was so warm she put me out so I was on overtime in my kennel till after 11pm! Then on Saturday Mummy and Nana were going somewhere so Mummy left me to guard Nana's garden around 9.45. She didn't get back till 7.30pm! That's double pay for the weekend in my opinion (forgets to mention walk with Granddad, ear tickles and a particularly satisfying tummy rub).  Then, as if she hadn't been absent enough this weekend, she announced she was going to her friend's barbecue and "I might be better off staying with Nana and Granddad"! Why wasn't I invited to the barbecue? That's lots of yummy meatz and stuff, right? 
Yes, I know how much you've all been missing my pearls of wisdom and witty correspondences, but I've been soooo busy the past few days! It's really hot here (by Irish standards at least!) It reached around 30 celsius which Mummy says is nearly 90 for my pupsters in the States. 

AND......they made me work. Really hard. I've been putting in double shifts for the past few days! In this heat too. FACE UP â€“ The Federation Against Continued Exploitation by Unscrupulous Parents is on the case as we speak.

It started on Friday evening when Mummy went off to play cards. As it was so warm she put me out so I was on overtime in my kennel till after 11pm! Then on Saturday Mummy and Nana were going somewhere so Mummy left me to guard Nana's garden around 9.45. She didn't get back till 7.30pm! That's double pay for the weekend in my opinion (forgets to mention walk with Granddad, ear tickles and a particularly satisfying tummy rub).  Then, as if she hadn't been absent enough this weekend, she announced she was going to her friend's barbecue and "I might be better off staying with Nana and Granddad"! Why wasn't I invited to the barbecue? That's lots of yummy meatz and stuff, right?
On Sunday, Mummy just waltzed into Nana and Granddad's house as if nothing had happened! Ok, she did fuss over me all afternoon and we got to lie on a blanket in the garden and she did brush me and give me lots of treats and stuff, but that's not the point. I don't recall being adequately compensated for all this overtime! 

Now I hear that she's playing golf with Nana on Wednesday. So I'm going to Granddad. AND our house is being painted all day Thursday so that's another full day with Nana and Granddad. Do I get any relocation expenses? Compensated adequately for working two jobs? Not on your Nelly! Granted, I seem to remember eating more choc drops that normal. And more belly rubs. And maybe even more trips to the park. But I feel - exploited. Now I'm signing off cos Mummy just happened to leave some choc drops and a Bonio on the sofa where I'm lying. I'm sure they're not for me but I'd better hide then in my tummy just in case a cat gets them. Or a frog or something.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spending tomorrow with Granddad!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781664</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 May 2012 17:11:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh WOW pupsters! I'm so excited! Mummy just told me that she and Nana are going away to watch a team ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh WOW pupsters! I'm so excited! Mummy just told me that she and Nana are going away to watch a team from their golf club play in some competition so they'll be away most of the day - so I'm spending the day with Granddad!

I love days with Granddad. He always takes me for a fun walk. And he has a shed in his garden he spends lots of time in. I like to sit on the grass near there to make sure no flies and stuff gets in there. And Granddad does a special tickly thing with my ear. I love it. I close my eyes and it's really relaxing and stuff. I never saw him doing that special tickly ear thing with Nana or Mummmy. So I must be really special! Granddad says I'm his special girl.

Better go and pack some stuff. A packet of ham that Mummy bought me to take over. Some dog treats. And my sweeties! I wanted to bring some toys too but Mummy says there are more of those in Nana and Granddad's house than in ours!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I just saw a hoppy thingy! Under a tree!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781468</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:53:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pupsters, I'm just back from the park and I have some very exciting news! I have discovered a new sp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsters, I'm just back from the park and I have some very exciting news! I have discovered a new species! I was sniffing around under a tree when I saw a teeny, weeny little hoppy animal. I was trying to push it with my nose but it kept hopping away. Then I barked at it lots of times so it would stay still. Mummy came over to see what all the fuss was about. She took off the cap she was wearing and put the little hoppy creature in there and released it somewhere over in the long grass. Spoilsport! 

Anyway, I have decided to name this new species "frog". I don't know why, it just came to me. I'm sure the name will catch on. And I'm pretty confident I'll win the Nobel Prize or something for my amazing discovery. 

I'm off for a sit down in the garden while I wait for Mummy's phone to ring.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Finley sent me a rosette!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781466</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:45:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781466</guid>
		<description>I don't want to brag or anything, but Finley sent me a rosette! How cool is that? I am a lucky doggy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't want to brag or anything, but Finley sent me a rosette! How cool is that? I am a lucky doggy! Thanks Finley, BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Helping with the gardening</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781322</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:14:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was helping Mummy with some gardening earlier. She had some pots with flowers in them that she got ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was helping Mummy with some gardening earlier. She had some pots with flowers in them that she got and she was putting them in the flower bed. I was helping by removing the plants from the pots for her. Then Mummy chased me and the plant around in circles while she barked excitedly. It was such fun! I hope Mummy lets me help her again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I had a bee for lunch</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781178</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 May 2012 09:19:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And it was yummy! I was sitting with Mummy outside in the garden earlier when she was having her lun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And it was yummy! I was sitting with Mummy outside in the garden earlier when she was having her lunch. Suddenly a HUGE big bee landed on the decking! You might think I'm exaggerating but he was a biz buzzy fat bee. Anyway I nipped him with my mouth. And I swiped at him with my paw. And I went in again with my mouth. Mummy nearly got sick cos she doesn't like buzzy bees and stuff very much. And then I ATE him! 

Anyway, I've decided to go hunt for my own food from now on cos Mummy's a lousy cook. Supplemented with treats and sweeties and maybe the odd bit of meatz of course. So there's grass out at the other side of the garden wall and it's really long and I reckon there must be lots of food there for me to hunt for Mummy and me. It will stop her having to go to the shops to buy meatz and things. And hopefully the menu here will improve too.

Just off to pack some provisions. A bottle of water. An extra large bag of choc drops. A pawful of treats. And a compass. Just in case I get lost or something.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Recuperating at Nana and Granddad's</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/781018</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:53:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been over at Nana and Granddad's all afternoon. They collected me just before lunchtime and too ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been over at Nana and Granddad's all afternoon. They collected me just before lunchtime and took me for a walk. Then they gave me lots of treats to try to help me get over the trauma of being left for dead by Mummy in the forest yesterday. With all the scary tigers and elephants and stuff. I was dreaming about tigers and buffalo earlier. think this is called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Anyway, Mummy's on her way over soon and if she's good I might take her for a walk.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was left for dead.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780882</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 May 2012 14:05:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, you read that right. Left for dead. In fact, it&acirc;€™s a miracle that I&acirc;€™m here typing this tonig ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, you read that right. Left for dead. In fact, itâ€™s a miracle that Iâ€™m here typing this tonight.

Today I was in a forest with my Mummy. I have really long hair under my tail that my Mummy calls my â€œskirtâ€. Anyway sometimes I get twigs and mud and stuff stuck in my skirt. So we were walking along when I realised I had something caught in there. So I sat down so that Mummy could remove whatever was there. She bent down and removed a HUGE TREE BRANCH that was stuck in my hair (she would dispute this and say it was a small twig but I beg to differ). Then she turned around, and WALKED ON!

There I was, having narrowly averted mortal danger and she was walking along as if nothing had happened! Did she not realise I had been dragging a huge tree branch on my person? I could have had a splinter and died from blood poisoning. I could have had a hernia from the strain of dragging such a huge weight around. There could have been some nasty creepy-crawlies on there that could have bitten me. Either way, the possibilities are endless. And she just chose to â€“ walk on. Like nothing happened.

I had to sit there for a while to compose myself. What a close call, I was thinking. Then I looked up and Mummy was gone. Yes, she left me all on my own in the middle of a big forest. My Mummy LEFT ME FOR DEAD. I started to hear all kinds of noises. Iâ€™m pretty sure I heard the thunder of a ravenous herd of buffalo. The hiss of a snake. The roar of elephants. And Iâ€™m pretty sure I saw some vultures circling overhead, ready to pick over my bones after some of the other animals had torn me limb from limb. The poor defenceless puppy in the middle of a forest. All on her own. Abandoned by the mother she had faithfully served. Anyway, you get the picture.

Then, once I had decided the end was inevitable, Mummy came back around the corner. She shouted at me to hurry up. She said I was being a drama queen!  Drama queen? Me? Anyone would think I was prone to exaggeration or something!

Despite the ultimate betrayal by Mummy, I still remain a devoted dog. I even patrolled around the back wall of the garden when she was doing stuff earlier, and barked at anything that might want to take her away. Don't know why I bother, really.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Barking at interesting stuff at night!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780772</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 May 2012 16:52:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy! Why is it that you tell me to &quot;shhh&quot; when I'm going out in the garden at night? Because I've  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy! Why is it that you tell me to "shhh" when I'm going out in the garden at night? Because I've told you before Cleo, I don't like you barking at night time. But WHY Mummy? That's when all the cool stuff happens! That's when the sneaky kitties do their prowling around and there might be bats in the trees behind the house, or what if there's a fox, or a rabbit even? And then there are those scary noises in the grass behind the back wall that I have to investigate. It's JUST NOT FAIR! Cleo, the reason you can't bark at night is because there are young children and babies in bed. But Mummy, I'm only 4 and I'm still up! All the other young children and babies must be up too! No Cleo, I'm talking about human children and babies. Ah, OK Mummy. (Sound of Cleo screeching across the kitchen floor) BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wobbly drinkies!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780623</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:46:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy and I were coming back from the shops earlier. There was a man being all wobbly on the footpat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy and I were coming back from the shops earlier. There was a man being all wobbly on the footpath, Mummy had to stop so she didn't hit him. I was barking out of the car to warn him about the cars and trucks and stuff but he wasn't taking any notice.

Later, Mummy dropped me over to Nana and Grandad's and Nana explained it all to me. There is stuff that human people drink that makes them all wobbly. I was wobbly once - I had an operation at the vet's and when I got home Mummy and Nana were laughing cos I was all wobbly. Anyway, I don't understand why someone would be wobbly on purpose. I didn't like it.

Anyway, the worst is, Nana told me that sometimes when Mummy brings me over to her and Grandad for the night she's going out to drink those wobbly drinks with her friends. Why would my Mummy want to be wobbly? Nana says Mummy leaves me over to them not cos she's drinking wobbly drinks but just because she doesn't like leaving me on my own for too long. Anyway, I'm staying with Nana and Grandad tonight. But I know Mummy hasn't been drinking wobbly drinks cos she called Nana earlier and she was going to bed. She was visiting her friend and she was driving the car. Apparently you can't do this when you're wobbly. 

I'm really confused! Why do human people drink wobbly drinks?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FACE UP (or The Federation Against Continued Exploitation by Unscrupulous Parents)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780493</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:19:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780493</guid>
		<description>Pupsters, it has been brought to my attention that poor Zoe is back on duty just one day after getti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pupsters, it has been brought to my attention that poor Zoe is back on duty just one day after getting shot at the vets! Because of Zoe not getting her sick leave entitlements and my own terrible treatment at the hands of my own Mummy, I have been prompted to establish FACE UP â€“ The Federation Against Continued Exploitation by Unscrupulous Parents. Help is at hand, my friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nothing much happened today.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780481</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy brought me out to a recycling centre today. I was really excited cos I thought there might be  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy brought me out to a recycling centre today. I was really excited cos I thought there might be all kinds of interesting smells but when we got there all they had was plastic and paper and boring stuff - nothing sniff-worthy!

Then on the way home I spotted my friend Daisy walking along the road with her Daddy and SHE WASN'T WEARING ANY LEASH! I was really worried cos Daisy's only a little puppy so I barked as loud as I could out of the car to warn her about the big noisy cars and trucks and stuff.

Nothing else much happening here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EMERGENCY! A CAT in my garden!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780371</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There was a CAT in my garden earlier! I was whining and barking to get out of the sitting room so Mu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There was a CAT in my garden earlier! I was whining and barking to get out of the sitting room so Mummy let me into the kitchen. I was barking like mad and scratching at the patio door cos there was a CAT beside my kennel! I hid bonios and treats in there earlier but Mummy wouldn't let me out - something about neighbours being asleep! If Mummy's weird behaviour continues Cleo is withdrawing her Garden Guardian(TM) service! Those treats are part of my salary! If that CAT took them that's a breach of the Cleo Garden Guardian(TM) contract!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Choc Aid!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780263</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2012 03:56:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>It has been brought to my attention by Mr.Cutter that the doggies on the other side of the Atlantic  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been brought to my attention by Mr.Cutter that the doggies on the other side of the Atlantic don't get sweeties like the ones I have. I have asked Mummy to contact Bob Geldof to arrange a Choc Aid concert for you all! In the meantime I've asked Mummy to post a picture of some so you can scratch and sniff at least. This is a calamity!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sweet shop!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780165</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:32:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yippee! Mummy says she's taking me to the sweet shop! Well they sell other things as well like dog f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yippee! Mummy says she's taking me to the sweet shop! Well they sell other things as well like dog food and toys and stuff but we're going out there SPECIFICALLY to get my special doggy choc drops! Wait for me Mummy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Didn't get any walk!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/780125</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 May 2012 06:18:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm such a hard done by dog! Mummy just finished her lunch break and she's gone back to work. I didn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm such a hard done by dog! Mummy just finished her lunch break and she's gone back to work. I didn't even get a walk! She says it's cos it rained and she'd have to change her clothes when we got back and she wouldn't have time. Our local doggy daycare place has a walking service. Where's Mummy's credit card? "Cleo! Put that purse down now!" Sorry Mummy, I was just checking to see if you had any treats in there. Sheesh!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A doggie has won Britain's Got Talent!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/779771</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2012 16:37:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy and I are super excited because the final of Britain's Got Talent was on earlier and Pudsey th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy and I are super excited because the final of Britain's Got Talent was on earlier and Pudsey the dog won! He and his Mummy have won Â£500,000 and they get to perform at the Royal Variety Show where they'll meet The Queen and everything!

Here's Pudsey in action! You'll love him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH7viWp5KrE

Cleo X]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's appraisal</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/779741</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2012 13:00:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I think my Mummy is due an appraisal - she's great most of the time but I think she's been slipping  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I think my Mummy is due an appraisal - she's great most of the time but I think she's been slipping up lately and I think I need to take her in paw (don't get me wrong, I don't want to lose her as an employee) but I feel I need to examine where she's going wrong and give her a chance to serve Princess Cleo better! Here are the main areas I'll be reviewing - 

1.	Barking: Mummy's inconsistency in this area bothers me.  Sometimes she actively encourages me to bark (like when there might be someone around the side of the house) and then at other times she SHOUTS at me for barking! 
2.	Closing doors: Does Mummy not realize that I NEVER stop working? Iâ€™m always on guard dog duty but she doesnâ€™t understand that when sheâ€™s chilling I still need to make regular checks on the garden, the hallway and sometimes even upstairs. Yet she keeps closing the sitting room so I have to bark to get in and out. So tiresome!
3.	Walks: Why does Mummy do this â€œworkâ€ thing most days when I want to go for a walk? Does she not know that Iâ€™m a collie and I need lots of exercise? This is an area of serious concern for me and one on which Iâ€™ll be putting serious emphasis on during her appraisal.
4.	The computer: Mummy spends lots of time using the computer. Does she not realize I need it for writing my diary and looking up doggie treats online? Iâ€™ll have to devise a schedule and limit her computer usage to half an hour or so a day.

Once I have conducted my appraisal and received some feedback Iâ€™ll post the result so you can all increase productivity from your employees. I feel these human people have lost the run of themselves and started to think we work for them or something! Must go now as Mummy has brought my treats. Finally.

Cleo]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's in a bad mood!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/779475</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:56:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just don't know what's up with Mummy tonight. I was sitting on my sofa and I wanted a drink. So I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just don't know what's up with Mummy tonight. I was sitting on my sofa and I wanted a drink. So I had to bark at Mummy to open the door to let me out to the kitchen. Then I wanted to go back to the sitting room so I had to bark so she knew I was outside. I was just getting settled back on my sofa when I thought I heard something in the garden so I had to bark until Mummy opened the door again. Then I had to bark so she could let me back in. Then after settling on my sofa again I thought I might have to have a quick sniff around the back garden just in case, so I had to bark at Mummy again to open the door. Then I had to bark to get back in. Then just a little while ago I thought I'd better check in the hallway in case there was anything so I barked again to get out. When my investigations were finished I had to bark to get back into the sitting room but Mummy WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR! So I'm lying upstairs on Mummy's bed wondering why she's not coming up to give me some treats. BARK BARK BARK Mummy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>An eventful trip to the beach!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/779031</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 May 2012 15:19:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/779031</guid>
		<description>Hello doggiepupsies! Today was a holiday in Ireland so Mummy, Nana and Grandad took me to the beach. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello doggiepupsies! Today was a holiday in Ireland so Mummy, Nana and Grandad took me to the beach. Ooooh, I love the beach! I really like to jump around in the water and bite those big, noisy waves! Anyway, I had not one, but THREE life threatening situations! I'm still not the better of it all!

First, I got some sea water up my nose and it made me breathe funny, I thought I was going to die! Mummy was really worried about me but I managed to recover after a little while. Then, I was running after my ball and I think I slipped on a wet rock cos my paw was sore, I had to sit down and let Mummy check me out, then I sat beside her till I felt better. THEN I threw up beside the car, Mummy says that's cos I swallowed some sea water biting the waves. Oh woe is me!

Anyway, things got a lot better later. Mummy gave me lots of fresh water to drink and when we got home Nana gave me yummy chicken with gravy that she made especially for me, and Mummy even gave me some jam doughnut! Later, on the way home from Nana and Grandad's house, Mummy bought me my favourite treats in the shop and I've also had some of my favourite sweeties (my doggy choc drops). I am tired after such an eventful day so I'm off to have a nap!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ice cream!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/778229</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 May 2012 09:15:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy was just eating ice cream in the garden when a fly came along and got stuck in her ice cream!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy was just eating ice cream in the garden when a fly came along and got stuck in her ice cream! She threw it on the ground and I got to eat it! BOL!

On another note, I'm thinking of leaving Mummy into doggy daycare. At lunchtime she told me we were going to the park to play with my ball then she SHOUTED at me cos I told her to hurry up! She needs to spend some time learning how to behave nicely around dogs, I think.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who's coming on a big adventure???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/778115</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2012 15:25:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/778115</guid>
		<description>Hey, pupsters! My mummy went out today to do some shopping and LEFT ME ON MY OWN in the back garden! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, pupsters! My mummy went out today to do some shopping and LEFT ME ON MY OWN in the back garden! Anyway, while she was gone I got to thinking - how would she like it if I was to go off in her car and leave her at home on her own?

So then it came to me! Someday really soon when she's doing that work stuff I'm gonna take her car on an adventure and you're all invited! I can collect you all on the way. I know where the keys are and I've been observing how to drive from the back seat so I'm sure it's something I can master easily! I'll sneak some treats out whenever I'm going out in the car and hide them under the seat so we'll have a picnic! Anyway, I was thinking we can go to the beach, I have a ball we can play with. And I was thinking I'd love to go into a FIELD! Mummy doesn't let me into those, she says the farmers don't like dogs going into them. So I reckon there must be something very special that these farmers don't want us to see (we'd better pack a compass and binoculars just in case). Then after we've investigated the field we could maybe stop off at the pet store and get some choc drops to share! I know we need money for those but Mummy keeps a little change in the car for parking stuff so we can use that.

Now I know that a car needs stuff that we call petrol to make it run, I think some of you call it gas. I saw Mummy laughing at a joke once where someone ate beans and there was gas in their bottom. So we better stock up on beans too so we can put our gas into the car.

Who's with me?

.....em, what Mummy? No, I'm not typing anything! I am a dog after all! (better go pups, over and out!)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy's lunch!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/777923</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2012 05:42:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy made a delicious sandwich with egg and lots of mayonnaise for her lunch. I just had a lick of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy made a delicious sandwich with egg and lots of mayonnaise for her lunch. I just had a lick of it, hee hee!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Treats in Nana and Grandad's house!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/777813</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:08:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm sitting in my Nana and Grandad's back garden having treats as I speak! I was soooooo bored earli ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm sitting in my Nana and Grandad's back garden having treats as I speak! I was soooooo bored earlier cos Mummy was doing that "work" thing but then Nana called and said she and Grandad were coming to collect me! Well, when Mummy told me I ran around in circles barking at Mummy to get my leash ready QUICKLY! Then I went off in Nana's car and they took me to a big forest with lots of interesting smells, then we went back to Nana and Grandad's house where I've been having treats and back rubs ever since! I wish I could do this every day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm just not appreciated!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/777213</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:39:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My mother doesn't appreciate me - I just got my third diary award and she still treats me like I'm a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mother doesn't appreciate me - I just got my third diary award and she still treats me like I'm an "ordinary" dog! I've been barking at her to bring me to the pet store and buy me something nice to reflect my celebrity status - I was thinking of maybe a nice jewel - encrusted collar or maybe a year's supply of choc drops for starters. Anyway, she just told me she's working but I don't regard sitting at a computer as working, she should try keeping law and order in TWO back gardens, then she'll know what real work is!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sweeties, mmmmmmmmm!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/776428</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:28:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy and I have a little ritual every night! Mummy goes up to change and then we watch TV, but I've ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy and I have a little ritual every night! Mummy goes up to change and then we watch TV, but I've found a clever way of getting extra sweeties! When Mummy goes upstairs I follow her cos I know she keeps my bedtime sweeties on her locker, she gives me a few when she's changing. I do the "sad eyes cos I'm being neglected for five minutes" look - works every time! Anyway, I've uploaded a photo of me tonight on Mummy's bed, she put her nice warm fluffy sweatshirt around me while she was changing. Wrapped around my paw she is :-)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New neighbour!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/776338</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:52:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We have a new dog in our estate! I saw him earlier when I was sitting on Mummy's bed upstairs. He's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We have a new dog in our estate! I saw him earlier when I was sitting on Mummy's bed upstairs. He's a husky - I LOVE huskies! Anyway I was barking my welcomes out at him but he couldn't hear me, so I went downstairs and barked more welcomes from the sofa. Then Mummy shouted at me to be quiet. Doesn't she know anything about etiquette?

Anyway, I was just watching a programme on Discovery about an emergency vet, I was just barking at a sick dog to tell him he'll be ok, but Mummy shouted at me to be quiet!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mummy can be so mean!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775908</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:25:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Paws up pup pals - do you love finding doggie poo as exciting as I do? When I spot a nice, squishy,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Paws up pup pals - do you love finding doggie poo as exciting as I do? When I spot a nice, squishy, smelly pile of doggie-doo I just can't help it - I LOVE to roll around in it, legs akimbo! Bliss! To me, finding such a gem in the long grass is the doggie equivalent of a human finding an oasis in the desert!!! Mummy even gets in on the act - she pulls all the windows down in the car on the way home to alert all the passing people and dogs to my wonderful find! 

Then it all changes and Mummy gets really mean! She actually WASHES me with smelly dog shampoo! Poooooh! Once (and I'm so embarrassed to admit this but I'm among friends, right?) she even rubbed some Chanel body oil into my hair! I was mortified! I couldn't be smelt in polite canine company for days!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Arthur Itis</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775904</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:20:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mummy brought me for a quick run in the park earlier and I met my friend Ben who told me something w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mummy brought me for a quick run in the park earlier and I met my friend Ben who told me something worrying. He heard the vet telling his Mum that some character called Arthur Itis had "affected" his leg. I don't know what "affected" means but I don't like the sound of this Arthur chap. So if you receive a pup pal request from this Arthur, politely but firmly tell them that you know he "affected" Cleo's friend Ben's poor leg and you want nothing to do with him. You have been warned!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's raining!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775856</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:56:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I love barking at the rain but sometimes when the rain's really heavy Mummy's not keen on going walk ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love barking at the rain but sometimes when the rain's really heavy Mummy's not keen on going walking! Mummy brought me for a drive in the car earlier. It was good fun cos I got to bark out at lots of things. We stopped at the pet store and I was really upset cos Mummy didn't take me in, so I had to bark my shopping list from the car. It says Pet Superstore on the shop and I'm a Pet Superstar so why wasn't I brought in? Then on the way home Mummy stopped at another shop and while she was gone I had to bark at all the people and cars going past to protect the treats Mummy got me at the pet store! All in a day's work.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The cat next door!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775752</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:21:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I used to have a cat next door - a little black one with white markings. Her favourite hobby was Cle ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I used to have a cat next door - a little black one with white markings. Her favourite hobby was Cleo tormenting, she used to sit outside our sitting room window and drive me CRAZY by just sitting there calmly staring at me! Her other favourite thing to do was to sit on the windowsill of the upstairs bedroom and look on as I did my ballistic dance down below! She moved away probably 3 weeks ago and life has been so peaceful since!

Anyway, she came back today!!!!!!! I was on watch inside the patio door in the kitchen this morning (Mummy was keeping me indoors because my paw is still a little sore and she had put ointment on it) and there she was - just sitting out in MY back garden, calm as you like, looking in at me in that nonchalant way that only a cat has! Grrrrrr! no matter how hard I barked, spun or scraped, it made no difference! She just sat there looking at me like I was a complete eegit, then sauntered off, hopped over the wall and was away!

On a better note, it was raining really heavily here tonight! There are few things I like more than barking at the waves at the seaside or barking at rain! How dare those drops come down on Princess Cleo! Anyway, there I was up on my back legs barking to the best of my ability when Mummy made me come in. something about people trying to sleep.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday afternoon!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775510</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:26:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh, I am a tired dog! I've been so busy today-Mummy took me to a fundraising day at a local hospital ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh, I am a tired dog! I've been so busy today-Mummy took me to a fundraising day at a local hospital.  There was an agility display there from a local dog club and more dogs than I've EVER seen in one place! It was so exciting, I had to bark at every single dog I met - Mum says I'm antisocial. Me???? Anyway Mummy put me back into the car. I'm assuming it's because she wanted me to have a nap........]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm an award winning writer now!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775472</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:59:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm so pleased with my diary award! That's like the doggie equivalent of the Nobel Prize for Literat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so pleased with my diary award! That's like the doggie equivalent of the Nobel Prize for Literature, right? I'm so excited!

There is an open day later at a local hospice and some of the dogs from the local dog club are doing an agility display, there's a chance for us other dogs to try out some of the equipment afterwards. If my paw is ok I might give it a try! I'm sure I'll exceed at agility like I do at everything else! Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sore paw!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775372</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:12:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm feeling a little sorry for myself today - I was out walking in a forest this morning with my mum ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm feeling a little sorry for myself today - I was out walking in a forest this morning with my mummy and I stood on some broken glass that some thoughtless person threw there. My paw was bleeding really badly and was very sore, but Mummy cleaned it up for me and I've been licking it better. Some choc drops and a nice massage have cheered me up a bit :-)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gardening</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/775340</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:03:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday, I decided to help Mummy in the garden. I worked really, really hard and did lots of diggi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday, I decided to help Mummy in the garden. I worked really, really hard and did lots of digging but instead of being grateful Mummy shouted at me. Something about a flower patch. Hmmmmmph!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Looking after my grandad!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1088743/diary/Cleopatras_classified_column/774684</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:38:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cleo ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My grandma is gone away for 3 days with her friends so Mummy and me will be staying with grandad whi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My grandma is gone away for 3 days with her friends so Mummy and me will be staying with grandad while she's gone. Mummy's at work and I'm in the garden with grandad, she'll be taking me for a walk later! Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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