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| Whatchu doin'? |
Though our house has several four-legged inhabitants, none defines our household quite so much as Ayla. She's the boss, the #1, but also sensitive, loyal and gentle. To better help you get to know her, we sat down for a tea and a biscuit.
Dads: Thanks, Ayla, for taking the time to sit down with us and answer some questions.
Ayla: Technically, I've been glued to your side since you got home from the gym, so it really wasn't much of a bother. But you're welcome.
Dads: Terrific. So, let's start at the beginning. How did you join our family?
Ayla: Wendy found me at a garbage dump next to a trailer park. Eric thought I'd make a good companion for his little poodle, Maria.
Dads: Did you?
Ayla: Maria wasn't a fan, but fortunately Eric was and I got to stay anyway.
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| Rip roarin' ready to play! |
Dads: What does your name mean?
Ayla: I'm told it's Turkish for "moon." I'd better Google that and make sure it's correct before you put it in print . . . well, it's close enough.
Dads: So you've known Eric longer than any of the rest of us, right? Even Stanley?
Ayla: That's right.
Dads: So how old would you be, then?
Ayla: A lady never reveals her true age, but I'm a dog, so I'm not sure that applies. I'm about nine years old.
Dads: Nine?! We'd never know it! You've got the energy of a teenager!
Ayla: Thanks. It's all natural.
Dads: Speaking of running around, what are your hobbies?
Ayla: Well, I enjoy Going for Long Walks, Rolling Around, Chasing Bunnies and Playing with My Friends.
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| This feels soooo good! |
Dads: Have you ever caught a bunny?
Ayla: Not a bunny, but a squirrel once. It was my finest moment.
Dads: Who are you friends?
Ayla: Fritz and Stanley and Marley. I like to play Bite Your Feet with the boys, but Marley and I are rough and tumble girls and we like to play Chase and Tackle. Sometimes I like to tease Fritz with I'm Gonna Steal Your Toy. I also like to play with the human boys in the house behind ours and their little dog.
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| Whatever I am, I am beautiful. |
Dads: What kind of dog are you?
Ayla: I am a Medium-sized Black Dog. I have purple on my tongue, a very short, solid black coat, a high-pitched bark and a very strong tail. Your guess is as good as mine.
Dads: Any fears?
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| Thunder is scary. |
Ayla: I hate thunderstorms.
Dads: Are you looking forward to having a baby human around?
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| Playing tug of war with my human cousin, Darren. |
Ayla: Yes. I'm looking forward to someone with more stamina who can chase me around the backyard longer than you guys can.
Dads: Sorry, you run really fast!
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| I run really fast, even in the dark, in the snow! |
Ayla: I don't deny it.
Dads: What would you tell someone considering us to be the family for their baby?
Ayla: Love has made us a family, and love can make us your family. We may not be rich, but this we have in abundance.
Dads: Thanks again, Ayla. Ummm, is it time for a walk?
Ayla: The W word! Oh, yes, yes, yes!
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| Even doggie track stars get tired sometimes. |
