| Tim: |
Basically, what do you like most about being a dog? |
| Spot: |
Well, you can sniff all kinds of things and chase rats. You can also bark a lot and howl at night. And if you do something wrong, generally you're forgiven quickly. Most people say "dumb dog" then forget it. Dumb people! |
| Tim: |
How did you find your master? |
| Spot: |
He found me . . . I was abandoned by my previous owner and put out on the street. One day while shifting through some garbage, my master found me. I guess he had a soft spot.
However, after he died his son (who was allergic to dogs and cats)had no qualms about putting me out on the street. No earthly master lasts forever. |
| Tim: |
Did your master treat you fairly? |
| Spot: |
What is fair? That whole concept is defined by humans, isn't it?
If you define "fair" as being kept on a leash, given the leftovers to chew on, and getting gelded, and occasionally thrown a bone then I was treated fairly. In a way, I suppose death is also fair: it comes to
all: rich or poor, humman or canine, proud or humble. |
| Tim: |
How do you deal with felines? |
| Spot: |
Generally I ignore 'em. Now and then I chase a few pussies, but that soon gets boring. |
| Tim: |
You seem to be a mixed breed. Do people acknowledge your multi-ethnic heritage? |
| Spot: |
I'm not concerned with people. I am what I am – screw anyone who cannot accept it. |
| Tim: |
Do you feel much kinship with other canines? |
| Spot: |
Yes, I feel a deep connection with all dogs, particularly those used in lab experiments or sold for meat. So many of us get the raw end of the stick! |
| Tim: |
But isn't it a dog-eat-dog world? |
| Spot: |
Well, a new age of Canine Awareness is approaching. More and more dogs are sensing their connection with fellow canines. Moreover, humans are so foolish – although they pretend to be top dogs of this world, they are pathetic muts. |
| Tim: |
Thanks for giving us some thoughts to chew on. |
| Spot: |
(chuckling) Make no bones about it! |
