Yup - Fala, was a Scottish Terrier -and close sidekick to the president. Fala was a WELL behaved dog - who traveled to many places with the President and had a huge following in the press. Mind you - there was one scandal involving Fala, when it was reported that FDR mistakenly left Fala behind on a trip to the Aleutian Islands - and he spent millions in sending the Navy back to get Fala. FDR even addressed this "fake news" in an address to the public:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cdz-Zbsw2g
Here's a great summary story all about Fala and FDR:
https://barkpost.com/life/world-leaders-their-dogs/
So as I said, I won't comment on FDR or his policies - but clearly he must have been a half decent guy to have such a loving companion who missed him so much when he was gone.... Happy birthday Mr. President. He would have been 137.
Hey - I FORGOT to tell you about something great when they had my human's retirement party from work last week. They had a lovely dinner for her and gave her several gifts - two very nice books AND a substantial gift certificate. And WHERE was the gift certificate to you might ask. And if you didn't, I'll still tell you. No - not a jewelry store. Not a book store or a clothing store. Thankfully NOT the Dollar Store. Nope - not a restaurant. Do you know WHERE the gift is for? The PET store. Seriously - is that not THE best gift ever? I guess her colleagues at work heard that she has dogs. The multiple photos and the breed calandars in her office were no doubt a BIT of a giveaway. And the fact that she talks about us once in awhile. Cough. Cough. Anyway - that gift is VERY much appreciated and will be put to GOOD use!!!!!!
One more day of work for her tomorrow.....counting hours now....
Have a good one. Peace and pawsup.
Seizure free days: 6
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