Life in Progress: A weblog by Heidi Price
3/21/2006

Dog classifieds

I found this in Harper's Magazine online and I bookmarked it to read everytime I feel the need to laugh.

[Personals]

Splendor in the Grass

Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006. The following are classifieds from Doggy Dating, a U.K.-based canine companionship agency. Originally from Harper's Magazine, February 2005.

Rex, age 11, Norwich
I like to eat grass even though I know it makes me sick! My favourite food is chocolate. I would describe myself as a dog who likes to take it easy and I am looking for someone to share a sunny afternoon or two with.

Bunty, age 4, Walsall
I like to run in the park and sniff people’s crotches. My favourite toy is a He-man figure. My favourite food is tripe. I would describe myself as cute with a cheeky sense of humour. I am looking for a partner to hang out with in the park.

Minky, age 1, Highgate, London
I like to wear human clothes. My favourite toy is my rubber duck. My favourite treat is wearing hats. My favourite food is liver. I am looking for a friend to swap outfits with.

Meathead, age 3, Scotland
I like to watch TV and play in the rain. I would describe myself as more friendly than I look. I am looking for a young lady to share good times with.

Biff, age 6, Norwich
I like to eat grass, then vomit it up. My favourite toy is a model plane. My favourite food is duck. I would describe myself as funny-looking and a comedian. I am looking for a lady dog to make laugh.

Lucy-May, age 3, Bromsgrove
I like to play in the fountains in my local town square. My favourite toy is a Barbie doll. My favourite treat is hard-boiled sweets. I would describe myself as clean, well groomed, and elegant. I am looking for a smart dog with good personal hygiene.

Angie, age 1, County Downe
I like to lick my owner’s face. My favourite treat is walks in the sunshine. I would describe myself as small and cuddly. I am looking for a big strong dog to take care of me.

This is Splendor in the Grass, a reading, originally from February 2005, published Thursday, February 23, 2006. It is part of Lifestyle, which is part of Readings, which is part of Harpers.org.

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