b'by Deborah Jones Finotti, . Advertising Representative, Focus on ScugogAND MAXToday I am writing this with no intro from my Shepatio were three skunks having parent, she told me I have free reign on the June article.a party without me. I was so She usually gives me some guidance, but I guess shenallyexcited, I started to bark and realizes I am my own powerhouse.That could be becausethat was when two of them turned as I turned 10 last month, I am now the eldest member intheir backs to us, I have never seen my She parent move my household, of course that would be in dog years. so quickly.They say adrenaline can make you do things I am proud to say by the time you read this I willyou couldnt normally do.Well, my She parent had such a be on my 7th visit to Oak Ridges Hospice. I am of ciallygrip on my neck, she was able to nearly pick all of my 95 back at work people and loving it.My She parent was apounds up and push me back so fast and slam the door tad nervous I had forgotten my manners when I am inat the same time.I think she was checking to make sure work mode, personally I think she should be more worriedno human or canine parts were left in the door.The best about my He parent. He can be such a goof ball.Everyonepart of this adventure was my She parent got down on was so nice to me, the staff even gave me belly rubs, (Iher knees and apologized to me for thinking I was the think my He parent was jealous.) Just a reminder, I amsmelly one. On the upside I could have had another week of an of cial therapy dog with Therapeutic Paws of Canada. pampering!Before the pandemic I went to the hospital, schools andI want to give a shout out for the May Walk for Dog retirement homes.I still have not been given the go aheadGuides.This was myfth year attending the Port Perry yet to resume those duties. Walk for Dog Guides, that my He parent and team organize. I wanted to let everyone know, I nearly had anotherWe were live this year and enjoyed all the festivities being encounter with a skunk family.If you read my Februaryoffered.From live music, free goodie bags, coffee from 2021 article you will remember my experience.Actually,McDonalds, apple fritters from Hanks, and my personal for me it was as very pampering experience.You see afterfavourite is when we all met up at the Old Flame for lunch, being skunked last year, my He parent let me in throughcourtesy of Vos Independent. For dessert, Louies gave the basement, where I proceeded up the stairs shaking myout free ice cream, what else could you ask for!Therst head and spraying everywhere. Ended up in the front hall,year, Mr. Vos gave me my own hot dog, I dont think he laundry room, then the garage. This is where the pamperingrealized I dont eat people food, IT WAS AMAZING.Of started.I was escorted to a warm shower where I wascourse, my She parent didnt like the fragrance I expelled massaged for at least 15 minutes, then rinsed, lucky me thewhile it was making its way through my system all day procedure was repeated again, very soothing!After beinglong.No matter, this year I made sure to get close to towelled down, my fur was blow dried to perfection.I wasMr. Vos again, just in case there was another photographic then escorted to my own private room for the night. moment where they need a stand in for another hot dog. I had my ownuffy bed brought into the room, along withmoment wheI certainly live in an a beverage, 2 biscuits and high-class accommodations!I certainly live in an amazing town!During the week this was repeated 3 more times, althoughatowards the end of that week I felt the professionalismOn a side note, my of my masseuse (She parent) was dwindling.She parent would A few nights ago, my She parent was commenting on thehave been correct odour coming from me, I kept looking up trying to say itif she smelled wasnt coming from me, perhaps she should look in theme after I got other direction (He parent), but no, she was sure it was me.another hot dog Apparently, she can tell the difference, gogure!In herfrom Mr. Vos. wisdom she decided to err on the side of caution and takeIt de nitely wont me out the back again for an 11:30 p.m. quick outing. As shebe a skunk!.opened the basement door and turned on the outdoor light, the smell was overwhelming, it truly was a shame she managed to grab hold of my fur on the back of my neckMaxbefore I charged out.You see it was my friend again, but this time he had brought his family. Directly across the FOCUS - JUNE 202227'