A protest

The other day, I was out shoveling off the porch when it occurred to me that it’s been awhile since Riley got to say hello to everyone. I thought it would be nice, but as it turns out, my opinion is not the only one to consider.

Me: Riley!
Riley: What?
Me: Turn around and say hello.
Riley: No.
Me: Aw – C’mon! You don’t want to say hi?
Riley: No.
Me: Why not? I just want to take your picture.
Riley: I’m tired of having my picture taken.
Me: What are you talking about? Getting your picture taken involves cookies. Usually you will do anything for cookies.
Riley: Not anymore. I’ve decided that I want steak.
Me: Good grief.
Riley: I determined I’ve been working too cheap, so from now on, it’s steak or no photos.
Me: Right. So, what if I don’t have any steak? Will chicken work? Pork chops maybe?
Riley: I’d have to think about it. I just don’t want to be exploited anymore.
Me: Well, I certainly wouldn’t want that. Think how people would talk.Me: Sure you don’t just want to say a quick hello right now?
Riley: Yes – I will say hello. And I hope that all of you will be watching to make sure I do get my steak. I plan to use social media to get my point across and ensure that my demands are met.
Me: I think you have been watching too much TV is what I think.
Riley: Whatever. Just put the camera away until you have the steak.

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9 Responses to A protest

  1. Oh poor Riley. He’s so put upon and oppressed.

  2. Gina says:

    Awww he is sooo cute!!! Love this! :-)

  3. Teresa says:

    Very cute! Riley should get the steak every time. Any dog that good lookin should demand the best. Funny ~he doesn’t look crazy.

  4. Janis says:

    I love Riley! Maybe a steak bone would suffice. :D

  5. Donalyn says:

    Riley is very gratified to see that his fans are still firmly intact :)

    And Tes – you are right about that. And once you are inside the front door, he is your friend for life – he is just very skeptical of the intentions of people he hasn’t met.

  6. Ellyn says:

    Don’t let him tell Daisy, OK. She is still happy with licking the floor clean after the kids are done eating. Don’t want her to get any ideas.

  7. Donalyn says:

    You know he’ll tell her!

  8. Becca says:

    I love the pictures of Riley! She looks just like my dog Bree. I was wondering what kind of dog she is? Thanks for the wonderful post.

  9. Donalyn says:

    Hi Becca – we’re not sure exactly what breeds are in the mix, because he was a rescue. We and the vet believe there are lab, pit bull and some kind of hound/hunting dog are all in there though. Mostly he is just himself :) And thanks for stopping by!

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