Rufus tries to unseat the competition

I looked up today, and could not believe what I saw. At first, I thought Seth had put Rufus there as a joke. But no, Rufus had climbed in by himself, and made himself quite comfortable.

Right into the baby bouncy seat. As we've said before, the dog knows how to make himself at home.

Rufus has competition

Sorry, Rufus, but you just don't seem as cute as you did nine days ago.

Rufus is talented

Rufus's greatest talent is his unerring ability to find the most comfortable place in any room.

For example, not minutes after Roberta started sorting out a box of baby clothes to wash, Rufus had honed in on the irresistible super-softness of the garments and bedded down on them.

The same sharp homing instinct applies to a comforter on the floor of the office.
And to Roberta's pregnancy body pillow.
Amazing, isn't it?

Rufus is back

Rufus has been back with us in DC for about 6 weeks now. He's recovering well from his cruciate ligament surgery, and has settled down into his old groove. Which means sleep. Lots. He has to catch up after staying up late with Seth to watch for the latest election poll results.

Rufus is recovering

He doesn't look too happy, does he, with a bucket on his head and the shaved leg? But the surgery appears to have been a success. Sadly, Rufus gets better medical care than millions of American people.

Politics aside, we wish Rufus the very best during his recovery period. Rufus' friends in DC should take note that he returns in less than one week. Hopefully he won't mind the dust and noise of construction inside the house.

Rufus is reunited with Seth

We're on vacation on Martha's Vineyard, with Rufus! We wondered if he would be indifferent to us, now that he has Fran back and is back on his home turf. No worries - Rufus wiggled and whined and snuggled up and bothered us for petting, and was quite happy to join Seth for an afternoon nap.




Does this look at all familiar?

Rufus is limping around

I don't have photographic evidence to share, but it appears that Rufus tore a knee ligament while chasing a rabbit on Martha's Vineyard. He may need surgery.

If Rufus were a person, perhaps he would tell all his adoring fans across the world that he could use their support.

If you'd like to send Rufus a get-well card, his mailing address is Box 3000, PMB 3105, West Tisbury, MA 02575.

Thanks.