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March 2, 2005

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Tasha, the Dog of the Day
Name: Tasha
Age: Five years old
Gender: Female Breed: German Shepherd,
Greyhound mix
Home: St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
 
   This is my baby girl, Tasha. She's not really a baby anymore as she is approaching six years old soon, but she enjoys the status of a coddled baby in our home nonetheless! Tasha loves her comforts, and can most often be found curled up on a sofa or bed, preferably also with a warm fuzzy blanket or pillow. When my husband or I enter the room while she's lounging, the only thing that moves is her tail, which thumps enthusiastically, and of course we can never resist to go over and give her some scratches. She's learned this way she doesn't have to get up and come to us in order to get rubs and pets.

    She is a quick study, amazingly fast to learn both obedience and ways to get out of doing what she would rather not do, but overall she is very eager to please. When the door opens, she rockets out of whatever nest she's in, because that means it's time to go out and chase away any squirrels and do her favorite outdoor activity: Run! She enjoys racing from point A to point B while she's out, and she's so fluid and natural it is always a pleasure to watch her.

    Tasha is my first pound dog, we adopted her from the local shelter when she was eight weeks old. She has some issues with trusting strangers, but within her family she's loving, loyal, and dedicated to looking out for everyone. She's very motherly and makes a point of trying to keep everyone "groomed." She loves to romp and play with her "little" big brother, Tommy, a Golden Retriever, who adores her.

    We know this little girl has us wrapped around her paw, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We are truly blessed to have her in our family!

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