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November 1, 2002

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Scarlett, the Dog of the Day
Name: Scarlett
Age: Seven years old
Gender: Female Breed: Irish Setter
Home: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
 
   Hi! My name is Scarlett, but everyone calls me "Baby Scarlett". I really am the most special dog ever!! Here's why - Before I came to my home, my family had another Irish Setter. His name was Rusty and he died of osteosarcoma. My mom and dad were terribly sad for a really long time. So for Father's Day in 1995 my mom decided that my dad needed a puppy of his own. But she didn't say anything to dad, because he would have said NO,(he does things like that sometimes). Anyway, mom picked me out and brought me to dad at his office - what a plan!! He couldn't fuss about it with all the people in his office right there! It was love at first sight! Mom says my feet never touched the ground for the first 6 months of my life because my dad was always holding me. Anyway, I love my dad more than anything in the world. I make him smile and laugh. He thinks I am the most beautiful girl! I didn't do too well in obedience class, but I got the main idea and have perfected it. I like to do what my dad (or mom) ask me to do. In return, they let me sleep in their bed with my head on the pillow. My dad (who else!) took this picture of me and my favorite stuffed toy, [I just love stuffed toys, you know] a few nights ago. I was really sleepy and had been waiting for them to turn our bed back. In the morning I give them the tiniest kisses to wake them up. I don't tear up things, or make messes, or forget to let them know when I want to go outside - I'm just about perfect! I think making my family happy is the best job in the whole world.
 

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