38 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} calling all dogs If you’ve got quirky habits or a funny tale (or tail) to tell, email hello@punchmonthly.com for a chance to share a page from your Diary of a Dog in PUNCH. phyllo DIARY OF A DOG photography by ROBB MOST percent Chihuahua, I’m also part Maltese, cocker spaniel, poodle and Pomeranian. Mostly, though, I’m just a friendly mutt with simple tastes. I started out as Lynn and John’s foster dog while recovering from dental surgery, but they soon fell for my gentle nature and decided to make me a permanent part of the family. I love being part of the pack of older dogs at their nice, stair-free home in Redwood City (I have some mobility issues), and I’m happiest when cuddling on the sofa or patrolling the kitchen for delicious crumbs. Because I’m small, I have a reputation for getting underfoot while food is being prepared, but I see it as providing a valuable service. You never know when someone might spill something that needs cleaning up! My name is Phyllo, just like the delicate dough used to make baklava and other tasty treats. I guess the name fits, because my flaxen fur resembles a partially baked pastry. Or maybe it’s because the nice people at Muttsville Senior Dog Rescue thought my personality had a lot of layers. According to a DNA test, I do have quite a few “ingredients” in my mix. While I’m over 50
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