My little friend

I just lost a lot of weight. Although I like being svelt, Mom is wrong when she says I didn't even have to try. I mean although the loss wasn't intentional, it sure was trying.

Don't get grossed out now youall,... I had a tapeworm living inside me. The tapeworm was nice enough but, he just about drove me nuts telling me how hungry he was and screming "feed me " in my ear all day. I tried to be a good host but, there I was, driven to do stuff I never did before, like counter cruising and fighting over food.

I feel better now that I only have me to worry about. Nice worm though. ''

I wanna be a Star

Mom says I am a star but, that's just in the family... I want to be recognized by Dogster. I have 'dog of the day envy' in the worst way. Here are the reasons I believe I would be a superior selection:
1) I'm a good boy and everyone knows it and tells me so.
2) I have been a pretty good role model for the lesser dogs in the house.
3) I just turned ten - I'm on the downside of the hill and sliding into home - it's time!!
4) I am a very tolerant and benevolent pack leader - the only thing I do when I get peevish is tear up a toy Morty or Stella likes - I call that an appropriate outlet - don't you?
5) I am very intelligent and I know being selected as dog of the day is not a measure of my value/ worth but, I want it - I really want it!!
and, finally... because I'm still living and can appreciate it (as opposed to others who have been chosen, may they rest in peace).

Ah well, I'll just have to settle for all the love and adoration I get from the extended family on Thursday.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! I am thankful for my good friends and loving familyand I wish everyone a very happy holiday.

Satch

When Satchie met Stella

I cannot believe they did this to me again! They say it's because I'm such a good role model and they want me to pass on all my good traits but, I think I'm being fed a load of hooey.

Anyway, they brought this girl into the house and it doesn't look like she's leaving anytime soon. Just another member of the pack for me to care for - they said (not to like, you understand - just to take care of). The only good thing I can say about her thus far is that she does show me appropriate respect and deference.

The other week, I got to demonstrate my excellent herding skills and, I must say, the old boy still has it in him. Stella sneeked out the front door and started to run down the middle of the street (she's kind of dumb, if you ask me). Anyhow, mom started to run after her and told my Aunt Sue to let me out to help. Out I ran after mom (now, she's not moving as fast as she used to). Mom said it sounded like I was the cavalry, running up behind her. I ran past mom and herded that little @!#$ back to where she belonged. Mom said I was the smartest, best, boy in the whole world. And everyone who has heard the story since that day also tells me how great I am.

I really like all this attention and praise. Maybe I should let Stella out again so I can save her. Just an idea ...

It's not easy being an older brother

When they brought him home, they promised me they wouldn't like him as much as they do me. For a while, it appeared to be the case. He was so uncouth, pooping in the house and not even having the decency to be embarassed, ruining rugs and eating the leg on the dining room table. I never did any of that when I was a puppy. I was perfect.

But now, four long years later, he seems to have grown on them and I fear that I no longer have the edge. When I cry when they pet him or kiss him, they tell me they love us both but, I want to be the center of attention - the way it's supposed to be!!

What complicates things is that he really hero worships me and I have to appreciate his good taste. When any other dog is mean to me, he rushes in to defend me and he is kind of fun to play with when no one better is around.

It's just not easy being an older brother.

Alice is a Star!!!!!

I can't believe it. That little stinker Alice who throws herself at me all the time is "dog of the day" today. Here I am, trying to play hard to get and now she'll probably stop idolizing me 'cause it'll all go to her head. Maybe I should tell her I'll be her boyfriend- just to keep her on the string- I don't think the real real love of my life, Benny, will mind.

My Favorite Vacation

Just this last weekend I traveled with my friends Ben, Henry, Alice and Buster (he thinks he doesn't like me), and our families to Minnesota's "North Shore" of Lake Superior. We all stayed together in a condo and I got to cuddle with my Aunts as well as my moms. Although we had to be quiet inside, we had lots of fun hiking in the forest and playing on the shore. We even had a chance to chase some deer before our moms called us to come back.

My brother Mort got so dirty rolling in the mud and sand that we had to stop on the drive home to get him a bath. I'm much more careful about keeping clean so I didn't have to endure that torture. Tonight, Morty and I are very tired and happy. I hope we can travel together again.