Frequently, I hear my people talking about Buddy the Beagle. From what I can understand, he was my predecessor and lived with my people until he died. Now he lives in a box.

Evidently, he was an Alpha. I've always been intrigued by Alphas. Those guys aren't afraid of ANYTHING. I, on the other hand, am afraid of my own shadow.

That stupid cat I live with used to live with Buddy the Beagle. She tells me stories of that guy. He used to chase her around like a "real dog" should (her words...not sure what she means by that).

I tried to chase that stupid cat the other day and she turned around and swiped at me. Stupid cat. And she wonders why I spend time under the bed.

How fun it would be to not be afraid of anything!! I've been trying to channel Buddy the Beagle by playing with what my people refer to as "Buddy's toys."

I think it's working, too! Every now and then, my people look at me and say "Buddy? Are you in there?" Ironically, it is when I forget my manners and bark uncontrollably at what my people say is "nothing."

Buddy the Beagle sounds amazing! After all, he scared that stupid cat I live with. Wow! I wish I could do that!! Maybe someday... :-)