Postcards from Daisy

August 14
Dear Mom,

I can't believe you're going to be gone almost 3 weeks.--in canine time that is like 4 months! And who is this human you've left me with? What kind of name is CJ anyway? Are you sure she's qualified? You said it would be fun, but I'm not sure about this. I think I will go lie on my dog bed and sulk now.

your,
~daisy

August 16
Dear Mom,

I let CJ take me out today. It was a successful walk--even on the leash I caught a rabbit! I don't know why she made such a fuss and wouldn't let me take it home. I tried to explain to her that I am not a vegetarian, like you. Don't I get to have any fun while you're gone?

despondently,
~daisy

August 19
Dear Mom,
Things are looking up. CJ has a fun human friend that has a lot of hair, at least on his chin. And he likes to swim, too. Can we get rid of her and keep him?

Hiked on the Laurel river today. Good smells, high quality stuff--but the hairy one stops to check out more plants than I do!
your,
~daisy


August 20
Mom,
I think the training about the treats is going well. Not sure why she freaks out when I clean out the goodies in the cat box, seems like I'm doing someone a favor.

hygenically your,
~daisy

August 23
Dear Mom,

Spent the weekend in the country, at David's cabin. I guarded the front porch, and made friends with Rosie, the 3-legged shepherd next door. She showed me the neighborhood, where the groundhog lives, the best trash cans, etc.

Went on a couple of good adventures with the humans, rustled up a turtle and two deer; scaled a waterfall. I tried not to show off too much.

They still don't seem to believe me when I tell them you let me eat all I want.

hungrily yours,
~daisy

August 26
Mom,

CJ may be a little co-dependent, which is working out well. After some pitiful looks, I now have my breakfast served outside on the veranda. It wasn't my fault the screen locked behind her this morning. I watched her climb in the kitchen window in her butterfly pajamas. Usually tail wagging gets me a treat, but today I just stayed out of her way.

Back to the dog bed for a nap. I wonder what's for dinner?

your,
~daisy

August 28
Dear Mom,

It was fun to talk with you last night, though I don't know why she felt silly holding the phone up to my ear. I don't have hands, so what does she expect?

It seems like I'm doing most of the work around here. I was up every night this week at 3am barking at those troublesome neighbors. CJ seems to get a little agitated...doesn't she realize I'm doing my job? I'm going to take a nap now.

Can't wait to see you soon!
~daisy

August 29
Hi Mom!

Swam in a four-star waterfall today...I finally trained her to throw me that stick until I'm done.

Saw a bear and two turkeys. I tried to jump out of the car to chase a turkey, but she was too quick with the electric window.

Visited Mt. Mitchell. I had to be on the leash, but it was pretty cool to be at the highest point on the east coast. I consented to a photo.

You know, I think she's going to miss me when she leaves.

happily your,
~daisy