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February 8, 2001

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Benji, the Dog of the Day
Name: Benji
Age: Two years and five months old
Gender: Male Breed: Yorkshire Terrier
Home: Columbia, Maryland, United States
 
   Hi! My name is Benjamin Rambi Radar Goodier, but everyone calls me Benji. Yeah, my full name's kind of weird, but it's a long story! On April 15 I turned two years old and am growing into a lovable adult. My days are also filled with adventures. In the morning (on weekdays) I wake up my 12 year old owner at 7:00 because she just turns her alarm clock off and goes back to sleep, but my licking in the ear gets her up every time! Well, if I didn't wake her up she'd be late for school. Now, on weekends I just sleep in and get my beauty rest. But when there's snow outside I wake up and drag my owner outside so I can play in it. Usually, when I get up I hide my 12-year-old owner's (Carmen) slipper. Then when we go downstairs for cereal, I always beg for a few pieces -- Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my favorite! Another one of my favorite foods is cheese and my other owner always leaves me a piece. Now sometimes, when my owner cooks something really good, I sneak onto the table (when they've left) and get some, but then I jump down and try to act innocent (even though my mouth's full!).

    Later in the day, I play with my ball. I like to get it stuck under the couch and let Carmen get it. When she gets it and throws it, I prance (not run) like a deer to retrieve it. I also like to play tag and hide-and-go-seek with Carmen. Sometimes I even go under the bed! Another fun game is playing with ice and shooting it across the floor like a hockey puck or playing a one-player game of volleyball with my big, red balloon. Now I'm not always this energetic. At night I calm down and get ready for bed. If Carmen comes in crying for any reason, I go over to her, lick her and lay next to her. I also think it's comfortable to lay in Carmen's lap and go to sleep while she reads. Finally, at night when the lights are all off, I either cuddle up with Carmen or get into my bed and sleep with my favorite stuffed animal. Carmen and her family love me so much not only for my fun times, but for the adventures that keep them going!
 

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