The dog has just eaten her dinner for the first time in days. I have not been worried. There is a pattern to her behaviour that I perfectly understand…though precisely how she arrived at her conclusions escapes me. We had a visitor over New Year. Whenever this particular guest comes to stay, Ani’s food bowl remains untouched for the duration of the visit. She does not starve, managing instead to purloin, through persistence, puppy eyes and sheer cheek, a steady stream of delicacies usually lacking from her normal, balanced diet.
The fish in the aquarium, though equally aware of our visitor, have not changed their eating habits at all. They respond with their usual gusto to whatever is offered, being particularly fond of a slice of courgette. They also appreciate the algae wafers with which they play their own version of aquatic football, chasing and passing the last remaining morsels with speed and agility.
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Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Clever Ani xxx
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She’ll need to go on a diet soon! xxx
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Diet….wash your mouth out love Ruby!!!!!!!!
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LOL!!! 🙂
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I think Ani is suggesting a change to her diet?
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She can suggest all she likes 🙂
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Bonnie’s girth is becoming a matter for concern. I don’t think it;s too much food, but too little exercise. And maybe a few too many treats …
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Ani at least has learned to leave her own food while she’s scrounging… though she calls it foraging.
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Small dog is in mourning. 😦
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Not noticeably 😉
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