When I came home from the pound, my people said I weighed about 11 pounds. They bought me a size "small" collar and it was so big they had to exchange it for an "extra small." They said I was tiny.

Since I've been here (less than a year), I now weigh approximately 15 pounds and they already had to add an extra hole in my collar. I heard one of my people saying that they may need to buy me a new bigger collar because I am growing out of this one even with the extra hole.

All I can say is "Mission Accomplished"!!! I am getting fat!!! I watch TV, so I know you people are concerned about fat. I see all kinds of weight loss commercials. I say if you lose it, I'd like to find it!

In dog world, fat is GREAT! When we get fat, we are happy! And I have to say, I'm the happiest dog this side of the dog park! So, eat, get fat, and be happy! I dare you :-)

I have a new hobby! My cat taught me how to sunbathe!!

Every day around 10:00 a.m., my cat goes over by the window and lays down in a spot on the carpet illuminated by the sun. I always thought she was crazy until the other day when I tried it and guess what? It was GLORIOUS!!

Now every day, I wander over to that sunny spot and I sunbathe! I roll around in that spot and get all comfortable. It warms my whole body! I rub my face on that spot and twirl in circles before I curl up in a little ball.

Funny thing, the cat doesn't like to sit next to me. At first, we would sunbathe together, but lately, she just runs off when I come over to join her.

Her loss. I get all nice and warm and it's Uh-MAZING! I guess I should thank the cat for that. Then again, it would just go to her head and that cat already thinks she is better than me.

For now, I'll keep it to myself. Just like the sunny spot. Sorry, cat! :-)

I need a vest!

I heard that some dogs have vests and that vest lets them go places that no other dog can go. I need a vest!!!

I heard my people call them "service" dogs. I can be a service dog. I have no idea what those dogs do, but I am pretty sure that I could provide good service.

Sometimes, I sit next to them and keep them warm. That's service, isn't it? Other times, I clean up the crumbs that they drop on the floor. See? Total service dog!

All I need now is a vest! That's my ticket to a whole new world!!!

If you would like to contribute to my vest fund, please send me a message. Thank you for your help!  

Have you ever heard of "Beauty and the Beast"? Well, I'm the Beauty and I found my Beast!!!

Every day when I go on my walk, we take a stroll by Bear's back window. If I'm lucky, I get a sight of that handsome dog. My people have no idea what kind of dog he is, but that's because he is probably a former pound puppy like me. He is so handsome - shaggy, black, brown, and looks a little like a male Lassie with fluffy hair. I love that handsome Beast!

Yesterday, I walked by his window and I stopped, hoping to get a glimpse of him. It's the best part of my walk! He peeked out and started yelling, "Hey, Pippa, how are you? You look nice today!" I yelled back, "Thanks, Bear. You look very dapper in that sexy collar!" My people just think we bark at each other. They don't understand dog talk.

Every now and then, I happen to be walking when Bear is out walking. Since his people and my people don't understand dog talk, when we bark at each other, they immediately pull us away from each other. We are like Romeo and Juliet. Maybe someday our people will let us meet in person. This little pound puppy can only hope.

Last night, I hear that Bo's owner (I think they call him "President") gave a State of the Union. I also heard that he failed to raise any issues important to me and my kind. I'm here to fill in the large holes he left.

1. More Holidays

I LOVE holidays. My people stay home and snuggle with me on holidays. They don't have to worry about "working." (Whatever that means). All I know is they leave the house ALL DAY when it is a "work" day. So, Mr. President, please give us more holidays. And not those stupid holidays like Valentine's Day where everyone works anyway. I mean the big ones - where stuff closes down for the day. The dogs would like that.

2. Cat Tax

I think there should be a hefty tax for all those crazy cat people. By that, I mean that if you have a cat, you should pay higher taxes. Everybody knows that cats are trying to take over the world. Allowing them to just occupy space in people's homes free of charge only brings them one step closer to their evil plan: world domination. Tax away, Mr. President. Let's bring those cats to their knees. Read my lips: More cat taxes!!

3. Free Security Systems to Dog Owners

People put way too much emphasis on dogs securing their homes. I say that all people who have dogs should get a free security system. Then, their homes would be secure and the pressure would no longer be on us - the dogs - to protect things. That way, when the doorbell rings, I can stay under the bed and not feel guilty about it. Home is secured. No help from me needed.

In conclusion, four score and seven years ago, I had a dream to eat a more perfect bully stick. Ask not what your dog can do for you, ask what you can do for your dog.

Thank you very much and Dog bless America!