posted for Amy:
Today Ivor is himself, a german shepherd. He is known for his keen intelligence; self-confidence; trainability; poise; affable, easy-going nature; and strong protective instinct. He is both lively and alert. His body is long and well-muscled, and he bears a look of true nobility.
He moves without effort, smooth and rhythmic, covering the maximum amount of ground with a minimum of steps. Ivor’s eyes indicate the love and affection he has for those who care for him and his sweeping tail shows his mood whether happy or sad. He is a friend for life! He is quick to learn and thrives on work. He loves human companionship and will respond to his owner’s mood. At all times, his one desire is to be with you and to please you. He can live anywhere as he is happy wherever you are happy.He has a keen sense of humor and enjoys playful games yet.
Ivor will be moving soon with Jonathan and Carla to Seattle. We will miss him, but he has promised to visit us. He has been the centerpiece of our office.
“You ask of my companions. Hills, sir, and the sundown, and a dog as large as myself that my father bought me. They are better than human beings, because they know but do not tell.” Emily Dickinson
Showing posts with label canids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label canids. Show all posts
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Zorro!
Today, Ivor is a small-eared zorro, also known as the small-eared fox and the small-eared dog. He lives in the rainforests of South America, including the Amazon basin, is nocturnal, and is on the Brazilian endangered species list.
He is very special. Ivor’s long, black bushy tail, called a “sweep”, helps him change direction quickly on the mean D.C. streets and keeps his feet and nose warm when he curls up to sleep in the air-conditioned office. He has short, thick dark grey to black fur, with a dark band running along the back and tail, and his belly is reddish-brown (we colored it over the summer to lighten up his look) mixed with white. He also has sharp, curved claws and sharp teeth.
He is very special. Ivor’s long, black bushy tail, called a “sweep”, helps him change direction quickly on the mean D.C. streets and keeps his feet and nose warm when he curls up to sleep in the air-conditioned office. He has short, thick dark grey to black fur, with a dark band running along the back and tail, and his belly is reddish-brown (we colored it over the summer to lighten up his look) mixed with white. He also has sharp, curved claws and sharp teeth.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Raccoon
Today, in honor of Sam's birthday, Ivor decided to be Sam's favorite animal, a raccoon. Raccoons are clever, adaptable creatures and can live in all kinds of environments, both urban and rural, in North America. They're well recognized by their facial markings, which make them look somewhat like bandits. Raccoons are so nifty that tyrannosaurus rexes fear them (transcription of that comic can be found here).
Ivor's raccoonicity is well in keeping with his recent habit of looking for food all the time. Today, Ivor not only badgered his friend Amy for treats, but also started nosing around Sam's desk in search of muffin crumbs. Like other raccoons, Ivor seems willing to eat pretty much anything lately, even when it might not be good for him. He didn't get much muffin or ice cream, though, which is why he's sort of moping in this picture:
Pooooor Ivor.
Ivor's raccoonicity is well in keeping with his recent habit of looking for food all the time. Today, Ivor not only badgered his friend Amy for treats, but also started nosing around Sam's desk in search of muffin crumbs. Like other raccoons, Ivor seems willing to eat pretty much anything lately, even when it might not be good for him. He didn't get much muffin or ice cream, though, which is why he's sort of moping in this picture:
Pooooor Ivor.
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