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CAT This is my sister’s cat Marmie, who was rescued several years ago from the cat-filled home of one of those crazy cat ladies. DOG And this is Mystery the border collie, with whom you are already quite familiar.

This weekend, I’ve got my hands full, readers, as I am alone in the house with three dogs: My old friend Okapi is home from Cleveland. He’s kind of taking it easy, catching up on some sleep. Mystery is enjoying life, as always. And Arthur the beagle is staying with me while his family (the [...]

Friday Dog Blogging comes two days early this week, readers. Here is Mystery the border collie, keeping an eye on things from her vantage point on the landing.

It’s been a while since you saw a picture of Mystery the border collie, readers. Here she is, flopping around on the floor (one of her favorite activities):

Okapi the dog has gone to Cleveland with his owner, so now it’s just me and Mystery. Like most dogs, she doesn’t particularly like to sit still for the camera.

Here is Okapi. And here is Mystery.

Here is Okapi, guarding the stairs. And here is Mystery, relaxing in her “den.”

Okapi likes to sleep amidst a collection of dog toys. And Mystery likes to sleep on her back.

Check out some pictures of Soviet space dogs at EnglishRussia.com. A Russian space dog was the first living creature launched into Earth orbit: Laika the dog, aboard Sputnik 2, on 3 November 1957. Laika was meant from the start to be sacrificed in the name of Science; Sputnik 2 was never meant to return safely [...]

First a picture of Mystery, who smells something in the kitchen: And then a picture of Okapi, who wants some attention: And finally a picture of both dogs: