Editors
note: We have convinced part time Oriental resident Ray Everest
to assume the duties of Senior Pet Of The Month Field Correspondent
(with all the corresponding benefits that come with this position).
This is Ray's first Pet Of The Month.
Mr
October 2003 - Buddy
Meet
Buddy & Rawhide.
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Rawhide
& Buddy.
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Water
is the common bond between "Buddy" (he's the pet)
and "Rawhide" (he's the owner).
William McDonnell Jones (that's Rawhide) grew up here, but left
at age 15. He worked shrimp boats on the East coast of Florida
for eleven years, came back to Oriental for six months, off
to New York for 23 years, met his bride Ms. Yvonne, talked her
into coming back this way, and has spent the rest of his 58
years working local waters.
"Rawhide"
stands tall at 6'4" with shoulders that look the same in
width.
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Buddy's
5 inch legs mean that he is frequently looking up. This
photo also captures an apendage of the field correspondent.
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But
this is supposed to be about the dog....
Meet
"Buddy." Imagine a labrador retreiver with 5 inch
legs. Buddy has had a few of life's dilemmas in his three and
a half years. First time he found himself in the wrong place
on Highway 55 and spent two days in the ditch 'til Rawhide and
Yvonne found him and nursed him back. Next time he was smarter
...waited until the truck passed by before chasing it .... Rawhide
says the problem was he just didn't see the trailer the truck
was pulling. And again they nursed him back with one leg in
a splint.
What is Buddy? Definately lab in him.
Whether going out on it in Rawhide's boat ( where he continuously
jumps into the water and has learned to traverse back up the
motor into the boat ) or in any mud hole, Buddy likes water.
Rawhide says that Buddy tends to prefer "any water that
smells like the same shrimp that I pulled in a zillion years
ago".
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Buddy
onboard the fishing boat. Rawhide says Buddy can enter
the boat from the water unassisted....he swims up to the
motor at rear, pulling himself up onto the motor...then
into the boat.
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That
is when you'll hear Rawhides strong deep voice saying "get
away dog" and "now I mean it dog".
You
may have met Buddy. He is often seen patiently waiting at the
door of the Town & Country grocery store. Seems the employees
will often slip him a dog biscuit. In return Buddy is willing
to look cute, politely and patiently waiting outside the door.
Buddy
really is a "man about town." While in the morning
you may spot him at the grocery, later the same day Buddy will
be walking down Broad Street, or hanging out near the Town Dock.
Buddy - Mr. October.
Buddy Bio
Turn Ons: Hanging out in the stinkhole, playing
in the tub.
Turn Offs: Anything with four or more wheels.
Celebrity
Pet Most Resembles: Yogi Berra
Favorite Meal: Meatloaf Italiano made with
black Angus beef & fennel sausage
What Pet Likes Best About Oriental: Hanging out at
Miss Ruth's grocery store
Favorite Movie: Water World
Previous Pet Of The Month Winners
Miss July 2003
- Bonnie
Miss April 2003
- Kayla
Miss February
2003 - Zelda
Mr December
2002 - Orville
Mrs/Misses November 2002 - The Ducks
Mr October 2002 - Bear
Miss September 2002 - Lucy
Miss August 2002 - Sally
Know a pet
that is a standout? Send in some details & photo to pet@towndock.net.
Tell us why that pet deserves our coveted Pet of the Month Prize
Package --- accolades, a pat on the head (snakes excluded) and
a box of Milk Bones ( or snack suitable for the species).
Animals
caught near the HarborCam attempting to suck up to the judges
will be disqualified.
