BEAU-DUDLEY'S ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENT

On 25 February 2000, SandE writes:

Beau-Dudley's Accomplishments this week.

* Giving big slurpy kisses to Becky the Head Honcho Cat (yeah, another week and I'LL be the Head Honcho around here).

* Romping & playing in the back yard. Jumping snowbanks, digging in the snow, and bouncing around in the deep snow like a *mad* dog.

* Chasing squirrels, with Mom on the other end of the leash.

* Giving kisses to SandE's husband Larry (thought I'd better keep on the good side of him).

* Giving kisses to SandE's friend, John, & his wife, Charlene (John's not so bad after all).

* Going into new places and being very friendly, tail wagging, wanting to go over and make friends (with the women).

* Two-minute sits and downs on command (I didn't say I liked them but I can do them. I mostly do them to please my Mom).

* Retrieves (until I'm dog tired. You know when I'm tired because I give you this look, like you've got to be kidding, YOU chase that thing!).

* Chase & bite at the vacuum cleaner.

* Run two miles with Mom (man, I am pooped after that).

* Lift my leg to relieve myself most of the time; however, I still squat on occasion (hey, there's nothing wrong with that).

* Everyone who enters my home brings me a piece of hot dog. Hmmmmm, maybe I'll just sit here by the door and wait . . . Hey, anyone out there want to come in for a visit????

* Showed off my best manners to the Newscaster of WRGB. Didn't even growl at him. I played it shy though. After all, a guy's got to play hard-to-get. Now that I'm celebrity status, if any of you want a paw-print, just let my Mom know, she'll take care of it (I've been practicing on the kitchen floor).

* Oh, I could go on and on, but it's time for a nap on the couch. Living with four cats is pretty demanding you know. They try to eat my food, share the couch and even try to sleep on *my* bed. It's a good thing I'm here to keep an eye on things.

Big slurpy kisses for all,

Beau-Dudley and, oh yeah, my Mom says Hello.

On 4 March, SandE writes:

I know everyone would like to see how he is progressing. I took these pictures today in my back yard. Beau was being the *mad* dog, digging and playing in the snow.

On 6 March, SandE writes:

Beau now weighs in at 62 pounds. He is so sweet. I am now able to let him have the run of the house while I'm at work. He is very good with the kitties. Beau is also very good with my husband now. WHAT A DOG!