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The Chronicles of a Collie

Ado, ado

The runt has fell ill. Caughing like it's his job and basically finding any last way to possibly cause any annoyances in the household. Of course he's had the humans at his disposal, waiting on his sickly self hand and foot. Yesterday as we were strolling the grassy fields yonder, I gave that little runt a head-butt and sent him flying to Tahiti. Humans remarked that it was the funniest thing they've regarded thus far. The runt is the lesser dog in the household and somebody needs to instill that in his petite pee-brain. I digress.

The horribly humid season of summer has unofficially kicked off, and I am less than amused. It is just common knowledge among us ladies that the humidity is horrible for our hair, not to mention that I despise the hot and sweaty feeling. It is detestable, darling. Detestable!

I have a mad desire to go shopping. My Loofa is officially destroyed, courtesy of -you guessed it- the runt. Not just destroyed, massacred. The unfortunate thing has had all of it's inner contents (stuffing in simpler terms) removed, and ever so violently. I do suspect that the runt has some inner-frustration that he is no doubt bestowing upon us in the form of destruction.

I will now go lounge on the couch like a true lady.

Au revoir,

-Sally

Tag

Hello to my furry fans from near and afar. I realize that I've slacked off on my diary entries lately, but can you blame a girl as magnificent as I? Of course not.

I'm pleased to announce that I have been tagged by Tellie, Zuke and Wrangler. Thanks to these amiable pups for the tag!

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are
tagged need to post in their Diary the rules+ their 7 Pawsome facts. Then
choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don't forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary!!

1.) I've been to eight states (NY, MI, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV, NC) and one province (ON).
2.) My nose is 6 inches long.
3.) I prefer salmon above anything else.
4.) I have extremely strong herding instincts.
5.) I am known to have made an appearance in two calendars.
6.) I know my lefts from my rights.
7.) I will always pee in water.


I tagged:
Jima
Messina
Goliath
Abbey Road
Ashley
Ruger
Chloe

My Tail of Devotion for Sally

My dear Sally,

You're a great dog, you really are. You learn commands so quickly, and it always amazes me. We can have a 10 minute training session, and by the end you've already mastered the trick. You're probably smarter than most of the kids at my high school.

Sometimes the crotch-sniffing can get a little invasive, I admit, but I realize that it's your way of greeting people and saying 'hello'. You can style with the best of them, not all people are that fashionable. Actually, a lot of them are not.Your unique-ness makes you so special. I haven't encountered another dog like you, and I don't think that I ever will. You are my little sister, you just have a little extra hair and a longer snout and you sniff butts. Other than that we're very similar.

You are my idea of pure and utter perfection.

When my parents got divorced 5 years ago, you were there for me when not a lot of people were. The divorce was very traumatic for me, and I had a sketchy relationship with my father for quite some time after. I still do. When the world around me was changing you were one of my only constants in life and you brought me much comfort.

When I first met you back in 1999, I was a little 8 year old girl who didn't particularly like dogs. Who didn't particularly want one. Who was afraid of dogs. But when I got you, you changed me forever. Now I'm a canine fanatic and very educated about and involved in animal rescue. We didn't rescue you, but if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been involved in dog communities where my eyes were opened about the animal overpopulation. I educated people about the animal overpopulation and convinced some to adopt and spay/neuter when they wouldn't have otherwise. Lives were saved because of you and the strong bond that I share with you, Sally. Who knew that a simple hairball from a farm way out in the heart of the country would make such an imprint on someones life?

I believe that you are a gift from God, and that we were destined to know each other. I can't even begin to imagine my life without you, Sal. But enough with the mushy stuff, you're a cool dog and I'm glad that you're mine. One day we will rule the world.

You turned me into a better person and I offer you infinite thanks.

See you downstairs, I'll give you a belly rub.

Loves ya,

Tori

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