Gentle Readers,
I may have noted a time or two that I place a great deal of importance on good-being for my Daddy. Today, I would like to commence an on-going feature wherein I commend other canines for their notable goodery toward their Daddies.
Case in point – an extremely good Long-Haired German Shepherd who Morgane and I encountered on the street during walkies yesterday. We had all paused on a street corner for a light of red, and I moved over to sniff a friendly hello. She did not return the greeting, and thus I feared I was being a bit too forward. I was just about to proffer a paw of apology when Morgane whispered in my ear that it looked as if Ms Shepherd's Daddy could not see especially well, and that perhaps I should note that the young lady was outfitted with a rather attractive leather handled harness. Heavens! She was looking out for her Daddy in a most thorough fashion, and I was in absolute awe at her level of unwavering goodness.
Ms Good Shepherd whispered a polite hello and goodbye to us after she ascertained that her Daddy was not in any imminent danger, and led him safely through the crosswalk. I, Mordred T. Dog was tremendously inspired, and am now considering how I may similarly amplify the level of goodness I can provide to my own Daddy. He is, of course, the strongest, smartest, kindest two-legger in the whole entire world, but perhaps there is some service I can provide for him. Oh…I have it! Daddy is a very busy and important man, and now that it has gotten somewhat chilly outside…
Very chilly. Very very chilly.
Yes, my dear Morgane, very chilly. As I was saying, I have heard Daddy saying that he would like to acquire a new winter coat, but he does not have time for the shopping. I, Mordred T. Dog, will give him some of mine. After he goes night-night, I will steal away to the living room, remove his inadequate outwear from the hook, and roll to and fro upon it until it is fully blanketed with contributions from my own warm, luxurious pelt. It's really the very least I can do for my Daddy.
We commend you Ms Good Shepherd – you are an inspiration to us all. A 21-woof salute!
M.T.D.
