Hey Dad, just another day in Spencerville. Strutted past my fave spot, Pup-peroni’s, and totally freaked at the sight of a vacuum. Typical me, huh? Oh, and guess what? Gave old Bailey a run for his money at the Salon with Amy. Y’know, the usual shenanigans. Can’t wait to catch some sun with you. Until then, Belly rubs and steak dreams – Beast.

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So here’s the thing; Gabby with that cream-white fur of hers, she’s thick as thieves with her Papa. Sitting there, in that sunlit patch of his backyard, all queen-like, you’d think she owns the place. Her expressive eyes, man, they ain’t hiding a thing. And watching her, I’d bet you’d break into laughter just how she prances around the Dalmatian Desert, a mischievous grin hidden beneath that snub-nose, burying her Hedgehog toy like it’s some kind of secret artifact.

You can’t miss her when she struts past Pup-Peroni’s. Her favorite joint, rumor has it. But who can blame her? She’s a carnivore at heart, that Gabby. Drawn to the sizzling smell of steak and the sweet aroma of roast beef. She’s got an honest-to-goodness love for that stuff. But put a cat near her, and she might throw a whole royal fit. Ain’t nothing coming between Gabby and her perfectly serious disdain for those feline critters.

Now, you’ll have to excuse me for one moment; I got to maneuver her clear of this monstrosity they call a vacuum. Doesn’t matter if the old thing ain’t on, just the sight of it sends Gabby reeling. Drives her absolutely mad. Just like that dreadful ear cleaning or those terrifying visits to the vet. Poor thing would rather spend her day sunning on Lower Golden Gate Gardens than face the horrifying bath.

Now, it ain’t all drama with our Gabby. Mind when I speak of Amy, that rambunctious mutt from down the road? Those two together – man, they’re partners in crime. Walk past the Doggy Depot and you’ll catch them both, causing a ruckus and giving old Bailey at the Dapper Dog Salon a run for his money. A sight for sore eyes, I tell ya.

And then there’s Izzy. Her sister from another mister. Together they run the show. Equal parts frustrating and delightful, those two. With Izzy around, Gabby’s world got a whole lot more exciting.

It’s a nutty town, this Spencerville. But it’s got its heart in the right place. And Gabby, she’s the true spirit of this town. Just waiting, patiently waiting, till she can sit once more with her beloved dad, sharing the warmth of their bond under the sunlit skies. But until then, she’s got her spots to sunbathe, she’s got the Bone Appetit to sedate her meat cravings, and she’s got us – her Spencerville family for all her playful and mischievous escapades. Not a bad place to hang your hat, huh?

The End.