Politics

According to the crazy calendar, today is National Dogs in Politics Day. And so fitting - as I recently heard about this story out of Newfoundland, Canada.  It seems that a candidate for mayor of St. John's the largest city in the province, and the provincial capital, is none other than Finn- an Australian Cattle Dog. Check him out:

https://youtu.be/m-43f5w6iJ0
 

If it couldn't be a PON or Picard, at least it's a member of the herding group. Looks like he's good at shaking paws and talking, and that's pretty much the hallmark of most politicians.  Mind you, being a herding breed, he's probably got a higher IQ than many politicians....

I was supposed to run for DOTUS last year, but then I realized the amount of puparazzi involved and I started having second thoughts.  Pity.  

So what would I be working for as a politician?  No taxes on dog food, dog toys, dog beds or treats.  MUCH higher taxes on grooming supplies.  And raincoats.

I would lobby for 4 hour work days for humans.  So they could spend more time with us at home.  

And research into longevity studies in us dogs.  We're never around long enough...

So. Now I just need to pick what political job I'm running for and where.  Then again, my job here as guardian to the garage door (where the dog food is stored) is pretty sweet.

But you know, MAYBE this day is ACTUALLY about dogs who live with HUMANS who are politicians.  We've talked about that before.  You have to be pretty well behaved for that gig.  I admire them - but no one in this house would be great at that job.  Talk about opportunities for international incidents...maybe we had better we stay out of the political arena all together!

Have a good one! Peace and paws up.