Bob, Elaine and I had a ball last night at the Moore County Kennel Club’s annual Christmas party held again this year at the Sly Fox Pub ( and no, I didn’t see a single crumb accidentally fall on the floor) Still, there were a lot of really nice people in attendance including my good friend, Beth Dowd. Everyone was in such a festive mood and dressed in their very best. As the MIRA Ambassador I got a good brushing before we left home and Bob reminded me to only speak if absolutely necessary, and then to be sure to use my inside voice.  (Actually, he told me not to speak at all, but what good are Ambassadors if they never get to speak? These humans are  a puzzle sometimes)

Not only did we have a fun evening with everyone, but MIRA was honored by the club members through numerous individual donations in addition to the club’s donation. I was so impressed. I went around and licked as many hands as I could find, especially when no one was looking. No one seemed to mind, so I guess I didn’t do anything too naughty. I just had to thank those fine people the best way I know how.

So, tomorrow we are off to the Pinehurst members’ club to lunch with the ladies of Sacred Heart. I love those luncheons., and this one promises to be special because of the holiday season. It’s a lot of fun being a MIRA dog.

Yours truly,

Devon (the party animal) Baillie