Hello Friend!
My goodness! People are so strange sometimes. I have no idea
what to expect. Some people like me a lot. Others like me too much and distract
me. Still others don't like me or are really weird around me. Consistency,
people. Please!
So my mom and I were traveling a few weeks ago. On one of
our flights, we met the sweetest lady ever. I don't remember her name, but I do
remember how nice she was. She petted me on the plane while I was off harness.
She also helped my mom and me find baggage claim after the flight and even took
us outside so I could relieve myself. I almost thought my mom knew this lady
because she acted so friendly. But it turns out that she was just a dog loving
lady. I wish all people were like her.
We met another person on this same flight as well. He was a
very kind man with a very cool accent. British, I think it's called. He was
sitting between my mom and the kind lady at first. He was so sweet and rubbed
my ears when I was off harness! Then, just after taking off, he moved back a
row. At first I was really sad, because I liked him. But then I realized that
he moved to an empty seat so that I could stretch out more! My mom thanked him
as we were exiting the plane. He smiled at me and said, "But I was glad
to! I love dogs!" Then he even helped my mom get her bag from above our
seat. What a guy!
Not all people are like these wonderful humans. On one of
our other flights, the woman sitting next to my mom glared at me a lot. She was
obviously disturbed that I was riding on the plane. I wasn't terribly thrilled
that she was there either, but at least I kept my opinions to myself.
Some people are really awkward when I enter a restaurant or
store. They stare at me as if I don't belong. Others stare out of love. I don't
really mind the attention, but I do wish they'd be a little more subtle. I'm
trying really hard to be as invisible as possible. That's how I'm trained. I
mean I'm totally cute and fabulous, so I understand that people are going to
react to my stunning looks and charming personality, but let's see if we can
tone things down a bit, ok ? Don't feel the need to announce to the whole room
that there's a dog. Trust me. I'm unmistakable and unforgettable.
Lovingly Yours,
Renee the Seeing Eye Dog
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