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February 5, 2007

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Jonas, the Dog of the Day
Name: Jonas
Age: Three years old
Gender: Male Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever
Home: Ferndale, Washington, USA
 
   Hi! My name is Jonas! I live to fetch and swim. No matter what you throw, or how far I have to run or swim to get it, I will always bring it back to you. I love hiking, camping and snowshoeing with my parents.

    When I am not enjoying the great outdoors, I like to work on projects around the house. I have already done a great job of distressing the new hardwood floors - by paw! I and am working on creating a passageway through the hedge, so my backyard will connect with my friend Jake's yard. That way, we can bark at each other face-to-face, instead of through the arborvitae - much more civilized. My long-term project is to re-carpet the floors and recover all the furniture in yellow fur.

    I work and play hard, but I also take plenty of time to relax. I get regular massages, belly scratches and ear-rubs. I like to treat myself to a rawhide bone and unwind on my blue dog bed.

    I like to spend quality time just cuddling up with my mom and dad. Sometimes they forget and cuddle without me, but I always just squeeze right in between them. They don't seem to mind.

    But beyond all that, I am really a spiritual dog. I am actually a Zen-Doggist monk. Even when they don't realize it, I am teaching my Dog Way to my family and friends.

    My message is this: Exist in the moment. Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly. Praise nature! Smell deeply, listen closely, look deeply. Hold no prejudices, grudges or ill-will. Accept all the love that is given to you. Give back more. Unconditionally. Run! Jump! Be joyful!


   This is the Dog Way.
Jonas, the Dog of the Day

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