Sum of Cats

Dear Molly Malamute,

Such Dunderheads we are. Mystery solved. Not a cardboard obstacle course prototype in the living room. Or an attempt to create a sound proof bunker to muffle the constant irritating ding-dongs at the door by Amazon and Fed Ex right now.

A moving event. Again

But my Person says this is our paws down forever home.

Good news: there’s a nice yard. Paw tested well.

“Wait. Is it winter? I feel a draft.”©

Bad news: Yes. A large sumo cat.

Apparently, he heard of Granny Cat’s passing and moved quickly to fill the vacancy.

Smelled bad. Yes, his rapid securing of place, but even worse, were the toxic fumes from his heavy matted fur and the less than pristine rear end.

After a bath and a (snorting laugh) Poodle clip leaving only neck ruff and fluff on tail (muffled dog laughter), it was obvious that it wasn’t just hair creating that sumo appearance.

Even more surprising was an additional petite cat. Possibly discovered hiding in sumo cat’s clumped up fur.

Oh, well. They need me.

The big one, Mo (as in Mo Hair), needs an exercise program. Nothing like real stair stepping. I’ll make sure he steps up and down those quickly and often.

And Little needs a guardian and protector so he won’t be so shy. Dog on duty.

Being the RC Canine of a Realm is a serious job, but I have steady paw and will.

Looking forward to your inspection of the new digs.

(I’ve got my very own dirt to dig! My very own!)

Your friend in fur,

The German

Paws for peace.©

 

 

 

 

 

Paws Applause: A hard fought victory for military dogs. They are coming home. ALL of them.

You thought it was done and they were safe with the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)? Unfortunately that bill which authorized the transfer of a retiring military working dog if no suitable adopter was available at the military facility where the dog was located, said that the dog “may transfer,” rather than “shall transfer.”

One word. “May” means maybe, or maybe not, depending on space available at the moment, budget, or how someone felt that day. “Shall” (as language students know) is more emphatic, carries strong weight and mandates. It shall be done. No questions. No wiggle room.

For all. Including the dogs that served in non-combat zone overseas. In the past, the military would not provide transportation back to the states for those canine soldiers at all.

All spring and summer, advocates, dog handlers, and military dogs themselves went to Capitol Hill to meet with elected officials, and speak with pride in front of Congress about the importance of bringing all military dogs home and giving their human partners first chance to adopt.

Congressman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) and Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) worked with the House and Senate to rewrite the easy-out language addressing military dogs for the 2016 NDAA. In early October 2015, the bill, which passed with bi-partisan support, was vetoed by President Obama (for budget reasons).

Lunging forward to this November when the 2016 NDAA passed both houses with a reduction in spending, but with the language for military dogs remaining. And finally, FINALLY, President Obama signed it into law.

No soldier left behind.

Thanks to all who barked long, loud, and incessantly. It does matter.

“No matter how nice the accommodations and company, there’s no place like being safe at home and sleeping in your own little bed.”(As told to Staff during a recent visit)©

 

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