Well ... It's About Time!

We four legged creatures have been loving humans forever.

We calm them when they're crazed, we jump with joy when they're happy, we lick their boo boos, we stay clear of them when they are angry, (not at us of course...but something else entirely). We wait patiently, or in my case impatiently, till they come home and then we leap into their arms thrilled to see them. We allow them to play with us, and we listen when they're telling us of their day. We let them dress us up in something we would never put on ourselves much less pay money for. This, and much much more, we've been doing for CENTURIES.

So, when the United States Postal Service (a government agency of some reputation) finally acknowledges us and those of us who want to be adopted, and put our faces on stamps that will travel all around the world ... I say, GREAT.

Yes, I know there are cats on the stamps as well. But I'm an equal-opportunity creature and believe that they too, should be recognized, and I'm told they do as much for their humans as we dogs do. But they're more ... self-important. Not ever being a cat, I don't know what goes on their heads, but hey ... it's a big world.

How about one of those Swedish awards, the Nobel Prize for Dog, or the Best Dog Oscar, or the Congressional Dog metal. I know they give out metals to dogs that are rescue dogs, they deserve a chest full of metals, but how about us at home dogs ... we do a lot too, it's just that the media doesn't pick up everything we do do.

Still, I'm thrilled that the Government has put their stamp of approval on us and what we do for our human families and I'm going to lie by the door and wait for you so we can exchange stories about our contributions to their well being.

And hey, go out there, if you need to be rescued, and look adorable and find a terrific human family like I have. Don't get down ... be positive and when some human comes along and looks at you, go up to them and let them know that you're loving and would make a terrific companion ... and speak to them telepathically "Take me home" with a comehither look. If you see a smile on their face you'll know you've gotten through to them. Pack you bags ...

When you're as happy as I am, it will show on your face ... so when it's time for a stamp with your picture, you will look precious, fetching and loved.