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sunny wisdom Hello Friends! I hope your holidays were a blast and you were able to spend time chillin’ with those nearest and dearest to your heart. Mine were the best; filled with great family, good friends, treats galore and lots of love. Also, a great big thanks go out to Toonces and Kit for helping me out as guest columnists, awesome job! Now I invite you to sit back and enjoy some Sunny Wisdom... Dear Mr. Sunny, I’m worried about my Pug, Mr. Portly. He seems to be in love with my daughter’s kitten. Mr. Portly lets the kitten climb on his back and he rides him around like he was a pony. They eat out of the food dish at the same time and snuggle together in Mr. Portly’s dog bed. Should I be worried? Is this normal? Best Regards, Mr. Portly’s Mom in Virginia Hello Mr. Portly’s Mom, Hmmm... Mr. Portly is showing love, kindness and affection to another living being. Way to go Mr. Portly! You’re my hero man! No worries mama, this behavior may not be the norm between pups and kitties, but it is so sweet. Check out Pet Sitters International http://www.petsit.com/resources/ for more info if you’re still concerned. Way to spread the love Mr. Portly! Peace out, Sunny Hello Sunny, First, I wanted to tell you I’m a fan of your column and read it regularly. Thanks for helping and making me smile. I don’t really have a problem, I have a question. I’ve never had a dog and I’m thinking of getting one. I’m in my early sixties and not terribly active. Can you suggest a breed that might be a good match for me? Thanks for your help. Most Sincerely, Abby S. Hi Sunny, Do you have a favorite treat? Love, Rusty Hey Rusty, Treats are my middle name! I love ‘em all! My humans on the other hand are kinda picky about the treats they buy. They look for treats that have NO: Wheat, gluten, soy or corn Animal by-products (gelatin or animal glycerin) Added sugar Added salt Chemicals - preservatives, artificial flavors or artificial colors. Read labels like you do when you buy food for yourself. Remember, the less ingredients the better. Peace, Sunny Dear Abby, Dear Abby, get it? Sorry, I couldn’t resist! It’s really cool that you’re thinking about adding a lovable canine companion to your life. It’s also commendable that you’re doing your homework first. This is a smart step. There are lots of great websites that help match breeds with owners. My favorite is called, Select Smart. Animal Planet and American Kennel Club are two other sites I really like. Good luck with your search Abby. Peace & Love, Sunny Catch you in the spring.... Love & Peace, Sunny Don’t forget to write to me at: [email protected] Peace out, Sunny Winter 2014 THE PINK PAPER 21