The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 2, Summer 2016 | Page 37

D OW N T O WN HA RB O U R ISLAND Dandy Dixie Ramer I'm Dandy, a rescue basset. I'm 1.5 years old and full of personality! I love any pup and human I meet! However, my nose tends to get me in a little trouble! I’m a 17 year old healthy, active and very happy English Cocker Spaniel that was born and bred in Atlanta, Ga. I now reside on Harbor Island and have embraced the island life of being laid back and happy go lucky. My favorite activity is riding on the boat and I consider myself to be loyal and a best friend. 1. What is the naughtiest thing you have ever done? Naughtiest thing I've ever done has to be the time when I made a slip and slide out of the throw up my older brother left downstairs. 2. What is your favorite item you chewed on that did not belong to you? Definitely the mail… I'll also treat myself to the occasional roll of paper towels. 3. Which dog park is your summer favorite? Where the fun is at! Davis Island dog beach! 4. Where is your favorite place to mark your territory? The side walk is where I do my business. I like to keep the grass green. 5. What is your summer guilty pleasure? Capturing bumblebees and grasshoppers in my mouth and bringing them inside to mom. 6. Are you a beach or pool dog? I prefer long walks on the beach around sunset. 7. Finish this sentence; during the summer, I’ll drink lots of… I'll be sneaking in as much hydration as possible this summer from the toilet bowl! 1. What is the naughtiest thing you have ever done? I once took candy from a baby while knocking over picnic tables and demolishing the candy. 2. What is your favorite item you chewed on that did not belong to you? I’m not a chewer unless it’s food. 3. Which dog park is your summer favorite? Davis Island Dog Park. 4. Where is your favorite place to mark your territory? Near the last male dog during my walks. 5. What is your summer guilty pleasure? Lounging on the high chairs at the Sail Pavilion. 6. Are you a beach or pool dog? I might be the only cocker spaniel that does not like to swim so I’ll stick with the same answer as # 5. 7. Finish this sentence: During the summer, I’ll drink lots of… Water of course. Although during my early days I could put back a few with the best of them. THE DISTRICT - TAMPA’S URBAN DWELLING MAGAZINE 37