Rupert, hot dog champ
(whispering) I’m here with Rupert, famous six time hot dog liberator, on what locals call the Alabama Back Nine. After a record-setting finish in the Poop Walk 500, our champion wasn’t finished! We’re here, watching, ...
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Jake, garden warden
Way back when, Jake was the warden of the Gardens of Versailles, responsible for de-varminting the environs, keeping watch at night, and generally adding an atmosphere of Good. His favorite bloom was the starflower that ...
Thomas, wise
The name Thomas comes from Aramaic, meaning “twin,” which is appropriate since cats have dual natures: cuddly and callous, dainty and ferocious, demure and wild. Thomas was mischievous in his youth, hopping up on his ...
Pippa, the Waker Upper
Have you ever awoken with such a feeling of contentment, so well-rested that all the world is a warm glow of sunlight, you can’t remember where or even who you are and it doesn’t matter ...
Nellie, not a Pit
There’s no such thing as a bad dog, and Nellie is proof. She’s full of energy, equally ready to play or cuddle (her ferocious licks can wipe away eye boogers and clear a stuffy nose in one ...
Sammie, The Soundtrack
1992. Sixth grade. Nirvana’s ‘Come as You Are‘ plays and suddenly I know what real music is. Every time I walk Sammie, I get that feeling back again. His paws tap out that intro bass ...
Wasabi, Man About Town
I get to see Wasabi (aka Houdini) just about every day. Well, “see.” Mostly, I feel him shoot between my legs as I’m trying to get the dog of the house out the door. Wasabi’s ...
Duke & Finley: Squirrel Hunters
It was year 11 of the Squirrel Conflict when my family sat me down. “Duke, we love you and think you’re doing just a fine job. But. We’d like to get you some help.” What ...
Calvin, Frito, & Trixie: Three Amigos
Calvin: Wherever there is canned food, you will find us. Frito: Wherever there are birds outside the window, we’ll be there. Trixie: Wherever there is someone engrossed in a good book instead of showering us ...
Kelvin, catnip champ
[Kelvin is dreaming that he’s won a catnip-snorting competition] Jim Nantz: Hello everybody! I’m Jim Nantz, and I’d like you to meet this young man. His name, Kelvin Fatemi. And Kelvin, congratulations to you. Things ...