I adore my orange-and-white Brittany, a 3-year-old pooch named Simon. Let me count the ways why I love him. . .
1. I got him one week after I lost my 14-year-old Brittany, Dylan. And Simon quickly became the new love of my life.
2. I am an author. And, Simon, a gentle and elegant canine, not only gets to be with me 24/7, he attends bookstore discussion/signings with me. His first one was at three months old.
3. He lies at my feet when I work at the desktop computer; by my side at the laptop (like now). He demands walks daily (he loves the snow!) and help keeps me active.
4. His fave things: canine pals, chewing his bones, running errands (i.e., store, playing go-dog with my brother), the great outdoors, sunshine, socializing with people of all ages, staying at hotels, bird watching with my cat Kerouac, and movies with dogs (any kind).
5. Simon is an energetic, happy and even-tempered dog.
6. He also is seismically sensitive. That's right, he helps me sense and predict earthquakes in Northern California. www.calorey.com. (His photo/traits were on www.msnbc.com--see at my website.)
7. I am a vegan, and he enjoys all healthy food, human and premium natural dog good.
8. Most important, Simon is my best friend; sleep partner, and sensitive soul mate. He is a warm blooded human in disguise. And, he melts my heart every day with a winning dog smile.
Cal Orey, South Lake Tahoe, CA
