Monday 27 August 2007

Ralph O'James-Acock

Born:- Ah well. Not too sure. I was adopted on 19 February 05 and I was either 2 or 3 years old then. Me birthday (according to me humans) is now 19 February so I am now either 5 or 6.
Favourite Food:- TOAST (with marmite or marmalade); POTATOES (but only with butter and tarragon); CHOCOLATE (but I'm not allowed); GRASS (NO! the stuff from the garden!!); DOG TREATS (top shelf in the kitchen); DAMSONS AND STRAWBERRIES (but only ones I steal from the garden); CRISPS (Walkers plain are the best; and STUFF I CAN LICK OUT FROM OVEN DISHES (I'm not allowed to lick plates)
Favourite Drink:- WATER (but my favourite is in my garden bowl that has rainwater in it
Favourite Places:- My bed, my own sofa, my padded thing under the radiator in the lounge, Bromyard Downs (for some social intercourse), the garden (if I want to feel important), The Falcon Hotel in Bromyard (because they're dog friendly, have an open fire and carpet, and always say hello to me and ignore me parents). I also like the back of the car. I prefer me Muther's coz she's got air conditioning and it's an estate car and the whole of the back is mine and I can laugh at dogs who have that tiny cramped bit at the very back of the car.
Dislikes:- Having a bath and being forced out in the rain for a pee.
Favourite People:- Me Muther coz she's the pack leader and feeds me and me Dad coz he takes me for long walks.
Least Favourite People:- The Vet and the dustbin men.
Things I Have Learned Since Being Rescued/Adopted:- The washing machine, the vacuum cleaner and fireworks will not kill you. During thunder and lightening storms, the humans need me upstairs in their bedroom to give them moral support. The humans don't like me peeing in the house or on other people's furniture.
I still miss the freedom of the streets sometimes, but guess there are advantages of being adopted.
Finally, I was right about the vet and the dustbin men - they are NOT to be trusted.

Ralph