July 28

Jake is one of my favorite puppy dogs. He likes to stop by my desk after his evening walk for a pet and a kiss and a chat most evenings. I think it might be one of the highlights of both our days.

He's a real sweetheart, and though you couldn't tell it from this photo, a cheerful fellow. He is just an extraordinarily laid-back creature; very mellow and blessed with a gentle temperment and sweet disposition. Bring out a ball, though, and he transforms into a playful puppy, completely content to bound after the ball, catch it, and throwing it to himself again.

Dogs are very instinctive creatures. When a dog likes you, you know you have something redeeming to offer.

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