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The cushion plotters and the pooch index

May 5th 2010 03:26

Life has been complicated here of late, and I am blaming certain “fans” of this blog who suggested that Scratchy, convalescing with a broken leg, would enjoy the comforts of a heated dog cushion.

“Yes!” barked Scratchy.

“I demand one too!” barked Daisy. “In two-toned sepia shades, stripes on one side and closely-spaced polka dots on …”

“Shut up!” barked Scratchy.

The intentions of these blog fans, whom we shall identify only by their first (okay, only) names of Heidi and Clyde, may have been caring and honourable, but my simple refusal to acquiesce has led to Daisy sulking and Scratchy giving me long, cold stares which suggest I am a manic plotter of mass exterminations of sentient beings.

All of which leads to the news, published in local media today, that Australians spend an average A$2,452 a year on “pet luxuries”, or more than $25,000 over the life of a pet.

The figure, which comes from latest annual Family Pooch Index published by Bankwest, includes all food, but it is still astonishing. The second-biggest item, veterinary outlays, came in at an average $450 a year.

No doubt the dogs will claim it is as statistical support for their demands, but I’m not giving in on the heated cushions.

images: wooforlando.com, thesun.co.uk, images.businessweek.com, www.zimbio.com

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Posted By: Chris Champion - Category: Greyhound, Dog accessories, News, Pampered pooches, Pet issues

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Daisy's diary: Sleep approbation

April 15th 2010 12:27

The point I would like to make, a point that I don't think, generally, has received sufficient attention, is that, in certain light, I look much younger than I am.

In fact, in all modesty, I suggest that my good looks are another point which, in the greater greyhound world, have not received sufficient attention.

Don't ask me how I do it. Good genes, probably. And plenty of sleep.

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Scratchy's diary: My February 14 treat

February 13th 2010 22:11

The Big Boss was particularly affectionate to the Little Boss this morning, as if February 14 is some special day. He called her "Valentine". That's a new one — how many names can one person have?

Anyway, he finally stopped with the affection and asked Little Boss if she would like some breakfast in bed.

"I would," she said.

"I would too," I said, but I don't think he heard me.

However, as the old saying goes, it's the persistent dog which catches the leatherwood honey on soy and linseed light rye (although I'd accept margarine on cheap white), and so I followed Big Boss to the food room.

"Can I have a piece of toast?" I asked, with just that right mix of politeness and respect which I have found, from long experience, lets hoomans think they are pack leaders.

"You've already had breakfast," he said.

Drats. I was hoping he'd forgotten.

"Oh, I know that," I said, with a self-deprecating smile, "but just this once, couldn't you show how much you love me with a little extra something?"

And, amazingly, he gave me an extra bit of toast.

Maybe there is something special about February 14.

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A little ray of sunshine

July 28th 2009 01:27

I have discovered that, when it's cold, it's warmer at the bedroom end of the house than it is at the sofa room end.

The thing is, I don't think it's the beds that make the bedroom warmer. I think it's something to do with the light that comes through the window at that end of the house.

Odd, I know, but if you look at the pictures you can see what I mean - light streaming in and landing on the carpet. And if you lie down on the carpet where the light hits, it's really warm.

I know, I'm a genius.