It ’ s good to be back . I hope ya ’ ll enjoyed meeting and hearing from my good pal Tucker . He always has a lot helpful tidbits of advice to share .

For those of you who haven ’ t had the pleasure of meeting me , let me introduce myself again . I am Sunny Raphael , but everyone calls me Sunny . My humans , Natalie and Roy , are a funny pair . He ’ s the tallest giant of a man I ’ ve ever seen , but a big marshmallow pushover . She ’ s a tiny , little boss , always talking and trying to enforce rules , but totally workable . These two really needed me in their lives . They needed to chill out , play and relax . ... boy did they ever !

Hey , thanks for all the mail , keep it coming ...

Since your humans work they could take you to doggy daycare where you ’ d get to run , play and hangout with fellow frisky , soon-tobe friends .

Another option is to join a playgroup , they can be a blast and a half . I ’ ve done both and always leave happy , happy , happy , tired , all played out and did I mention happy ?! Best of luck my friend , Sunny

Dear Sunny , How ’ s it going ? My human ’ s name is Josh and since he found out he has breast cancer he ’ s been pretty low . He ’ s not taking me out for walks like he used to and I think he ’ d feel better if he did . What should I do ? Best Regards , Spike

Dearest Spike , I ’ m sorry to hear about Josh . Please give him my best . A lot of peeps don ’ t realize men get breast cancer too . Men account for about 1 % of breast cancer diagnoses . This may sound like a small number , but I imagine if you ’ re in the 1 % it feels huge . First , let him know how much you love and care about him . Show your support by listening to what he needs , being there for him and giving him a bit of space now and then .

As far as going for walks , it ’ ll happen my friend . If he was recently diagnosed he needs time to get used to his new normal and probably has tons of appointments . Be patient . If his diagnosis isn ’ t recent he may be tired or depressed . Gently

Hi friends , Pick up all your pet supplies at Pet Supplies Plus and tell them Sunny sent you !

Don ’ t forget to write to me at :

sunny @ thepinkpaper . com

Peace out , Sunny

remind him how fun walks are by leading him to the door and letting him know you ’ d like to go out . Be persistent , but kind . Your friend , Sunny

Be kind to one another , share the love !

Peace out ,