From Sasha

An update on Torak the dog and his human

An update on Torak the dog and his human
Sasha Writes…

Sasha writes…

Dear Michelle,

I wrote to you last year about adopting a dog and naming him Torak. I've come back to report that Torak is doing amazing in his new home!

He's learned a ton of stuff, from boring old house rules (such as don't steal my slippers to get attention) to tricks. Most importantly that the best time to get loved on is when I bend over to tie my shoes, and that the couch is the best place in the entire house to sleep on, of course.

Meanwhile, I've learned that I'll need to get a couch with at least three seats for my new apartment because I would also like to sit comfortably while Torak snores as loudly as a bear. I'll also need a good bookcase since I've completed my Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection! I'm looking forward to reading them all and will probably drop back in once I do.

I've also attached a picture I took on the only morning we had snow. As you can see, Torak loved it. 🙂

I hope you have a wonderful day, and may the guardian run with you!

All the best,

Sasha

Michelle Replies…

Hello, Sasha – and Torak!  Thanks so much for this.  Torak looks gorgeous (not to mention very clever, as befits his wolf ancestry) – and you’re clearly doing a great job of raising him.  May the guardian run with you both!  With best wishes, Michelle


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