Tales of pet presents continue to arrive

Dear Readers: We had so many interesting letters about & quot;treasures & quot; your pets bring home that we decided to print a second installment. So, here goes:
UJ.L. of Baton Rouge, La., says: & quot;Back in the days when I left the dog door open while I went to work, I arrived home one day to find a baby possum in the middle of my bed. Being border collies, my dogs had brought it inside unharmed but then wouldn't let it get off the bed. I don't leave the dog door open
UChristine Beatty of Mount Hermon, La., says, & quot;Our dog, Percy, brought home a neighbor's waders -- those waterproof boots for hunting and fishing -- and a long string of braided garlic that had been hanging on the neighbor's garage wall. & quot;
UA reader, via e-mail, says: & quot;While at a friend's house, their dog brought a newspaper and dropped it into my 9-month-old daughter's lap. She, in turn, took her 'binki' out of her mouth and put it in the dog's mouth. They were both quite happy with their exchange. & quot; Heloise Central all just loved this story.
USy Mathis, via e-mail, says: & quot;We were out for a walk one day when a dog started following us. He peeled a dried-up, flattened, mummified dead cat off the pavement and tried to bring it to us. He was so proud and pleased with himself for his found treasure. Our walk turned into a run as we tried to evade the dog. & quot;
UJudy Gore of Mineral Wells, W.Va., says: & quot;Our Doberman pinscher grabbed a butcher knife from the kitchen counter and held it by the handle in her mouth like an ice pop. When I tried to retrieve the knife, she decided I was playing and began running throughout the home. Needless to say, I stayed out of her way and waited until she tired of the new 'game' and dropped the knife. & quot;
ULori Goodale of Jacksonville, Fla., says: & quot;My dog Marley is a hunter. One morning, I woke to find Marley on the bed and a lump under the covers. She had found a box turtle and buried it in bed with me. She was really proud of her conquest. I, on the other hand, was not so pleased to be sleeping with a turtle. & quot;
Guess we're lucky -- my pets have only brought dead rats and birds and a possum. Our dear, departed golden retriever, J.D., once walked around the yard with a snapping turtle in his mouth until I could coax him to let me have it! Heloise
Dear Readers: Al Erekson of Sandy, Utah, sent a photo of the family's cat Ralph, licking his chops because they were barbecuing. I guess Ralph was ready for his steak!
Please visit my Web site, www.Heloise.com, and click on This Week's Pet to see Ralph. Send your favorite, unusual pet photo to: Heloise/Pet Photo, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000. Heloise
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