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August 23, 2006

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Rodney, the Dog of the Day
Name: Rodney
Age: Eleven weeks old
Gender: Male Breed: Labrador Retriever
Home: Illinois, USA
 
   Rodney came to live with us not long before this picture was taken. At first, he seemed a little timid and shy and wouldn't leave his human mom's side. However, now that he is getting comfortable in his new environment he has become more outgoing.

    Due to work schedules, Rodney takes a daily trip in the car and goes to his Grandpa's house where he gets to interact with his three year old Golden Retriever aunt, as well as some of the other dogs in the neighborhood. At his early age, Rodney has already mastered chasing a tennis ball, running for a frisbee and already knows how to sit! He has learned how to climb up stairs but can't figure out how to get down them. He loves to be held and loves to snuggle up to a warm body on the couch and watch tv.

    Rodney has grown by leaps and bounds. He is currently about eight months old and weighs in around 60#. We call him the 'sidler' as you cannot go anywhere in the house without him being right next to you, sometimes you can't even hear him coming but then he just appears. As he has aged, he seems to be more interested in playing frisbee catch than playing with others. Very eager to please us and will chase the frisbee forever. He gets regular trips to the doggie park and is enjoying hanging out with his two guinea pig brothers! We have been truly blessed to have him as part of the family.

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