Bob’s thirteen!!!
They used to say one human year equals seven dog years, which would make our girl 91 today. Now there seems to be a more complicated formula. The American Veterinary Medical Association believes the first year of a dog’s life equals 15 human years. Year two equals nine years and after that, add five year for each human year. By my calculations, that’s adds up to 79 candles this year for Bob.
I thought I’d do a little interview with Bob for you on her day.
Me: Bob, I know you’re a girl. How did you come to have a boy’s name?
Bob: (Big yawn) I’m tired of answering that. Ask The Writer. Hey, have you seen my ball?
Me: Okay, I’ll ask him in a minute. What’s your favorite treat?
Bob: Peanut butter cookies from Trader Joe’s. Did you hide my tennis ball again?
Me: No I did not! Do you do any dog tricks?
Bob: Sheesh, why would you ask me that. Of course not. Tricks are for poodles. I need that tennis ball.
Me: Why do you hide your tennis balls under things and all over the yard?
Bob: For occasions just like this! Gotta have one, gotta have one, gotta have one now.
Me: Okay, just a couple more questions first. Why do you always take the long way through the house instead of going through the kitchen?
Bob: You can’t figure that out for yourself? Years ago when I was a wee small pup I once walked through the kitchen when the floor was wet and slippery. I will NEVER do it again. Ever. Got it? Now gimmee my ball.
Me: Last one. What would you like for your birthday?
Bob: Really? You don’t know that? I worry about my humans sometimes!
Happy birthday to a very good girl!
Well give Bob an extra tickle behind the ears from me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun interview. Happy Birthday you gorgeous girl.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Bob, however old you are.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever post. Bob is witty! Happy birthday to Bob! Happy birthday to bob! 🎵
ReplyDeleteBob looks good for her age. Are you celebrating at home now? Did Bob make the trip to your Mom's too?
ReplyDeleteThis is SO CUTE!! and just like most doggies, can think of nothing but that darn ball. What a special birthday present. Bob, you're simply beautiful! Happy Birthday. Oh, and how funny that dogs never forget, like the wet slippery floor.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. Like your dog and Happy Birthday to you friend.
ReplyDeleteBob is so pretty. Happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty dog, happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to a very smart dog who seems to have outsmarted the human interviewer! Like all of us she is getting old, but seems to have handled it well and still looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bob! I love your answers! Hope you get so many balls you don't know what to do with them all!
ReplyDeleteLove the interview with Bob! Unlike most of us, he knows what he really wants in life.
ReplyDeleteShe is doing well at her age if she still wants to play with a ball.
ReplyDeleteAwww... Happy Birthday to Bob. She certainly doesn't look her age.
ReplyDeleteA good and loyal friend indeed. I miss all my hunting dogs and by two German shepherds but my son worries that a big dog on a leash could pull me down the to the ground and I guess broken bones are not a good idea at my somewhat advanced age in the meantime I've decided to restart my Troutbirder blog as a way to avoid boredom living alone. Not exactly exciting but it definitely beats the alternative
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