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June 16, 2001

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Ballou and Bailey, the Dogs of the Day
Name: Ballou, Bailey
Age: One, Three years old
Gender: Male Breed: Weimaraner
Home: Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
 
   Although these two dogs are of the same breed and were purchased from the same kennel, they each have their own personalities. Ballou is quiet, subdued and extremely passive. Bailey on the other hand is full of energy and always ready to go...go...go. Despite any of this, they are both equally spoiled and equally loved. Sometimes my husband and I think that they were once human. They know what to expect on a given day, depending on our routine. For example, if I put on my sneakers (and they know the difference), they will automatically sit next to their leashes and wait to go for a walk. Fridays is their day to go for a "ride" and for some reason they know when it's Friday because this is the only day that they run to the door when my husband takes out his keys. They both sleep in our bedroom on their individual dog beds, while covered with their individual blankets and although I may get up 2-3 times a night, they know it's time to for them to get up when they hear me take my glasses off the night stand. I work first shift, Monday - Friday and my husband works third shift, Friday - Tuesday. Ballou and Bailey know whether to go back to bed after I leave for work or hang out with me while my husband goes up to bed. These are just a few examples of how our dogs fulfill our lives. They're absolutely our best friends and we truly love them.
 

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