Working Like a Dog

In honor of Labor Day Weekend, I thought I’d share with you this email my big brother Lemmy wrote to his biological Mom, Butter, back on Labor Day in 2011.  Apparently his attempt at getting a summer job didn’t go so well.  But he was only 5 years old at the time…not to mention a dog, so good for him for trying!

September 3, 2011

Dear Momma Butter,

Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather! Since I’m maturing, I thought I should look into getting a job this summer. First I explored being a search and rescue dog. But unfortunately I wasn’t very good at it, and kept swimming off with just Dad’s lifejacket. Next I tried my hand at being a sheep dog. But soon realized it was impossible for me to look mean for any length of time. Besides, even these fake sheep scared me! Finally I thought for sure being a K9 officer was the job for me! But something went horribly wrong in the background check. I blame Aunt Pansy and her minions; guilt by association. Speaking of Aunt Pansy, is she planning another pool party this weekend? Because it looks like I won’t be working this Labor Day!

Happy start of Fall!

Tail Wags,

Lemmy

Although Lemmy looked handsome in his lifeguard uniform, he was easily distracted.

Lemmy’s attempt at a “mean face” even made wooden sheep laugh, never mind real ones!

I’d really like to know what they found in Lemmy’s background check to warrant getting him on a Wanted Poster!

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Chuck Billy is a Golden Retriever, living in Southern Maine, who likes to share his unique observations on life with his little brother Asa. When not writing his blog, he spends his days being awesome.

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