Dear Clayton

Dear Clayton,

I take my paw in hand once more to send you another note.

I trust that you are having a good week.

My Mistress said that you are having some kind of treatment called chemo, that you lost your hair again, and look quite in style.

So I thought I'd send you a professional photo of me in return.

I am willing to donate some hair if you desire as mine grows real fast. About once a month my Mistress cuts it by hand as I do not like the sound of clippers. My hair, if I do say so myself, has a lovely curl and ranges in color from dark black to silver gray. The color blend is quite unique and mine alone so you wouldn't look like anyone else. My Mistress throws bagfuls of hair away so I have plenty to spare.

Speaking of treatments, is chemo like getting treated for fleas? If so I can dearly sympathize. Summer time is terrible for the pesky things. Every day my Mistress combs out my hair checking for them that I manage to pick up every time I go outside to do my business. I've learned to lie still until my Mistress is finally satisfied as I always get a tummy rub and a treat for my good behavior. I must admit that it feels good not to have to scratch those crawly critters.

Do you get a treat after your treatments? I really love the twisted stick kind with two flavors the best.

The treatment my Mistress uses is Advantage- not chemo. I checked the box to make sure. Maybe if you used Advantage instead of chemo it would work better for you. If you'd like I could send you a empty box so you could show it to the person who gives you the treatments. It is important to get the right kind of treatment or else you'll scratch.

My Mistress is also crazy about baths. I've learned to endure them even when I get soap in my eyes. She uses a special kind of doggy soap, which is good for fleas. She thinks that Sergeant's is the best kind for fleas and ticks. I'd be more than happy to send you what is left in the bottle for you to try out. It also keeps your hair looking soft and silky.

As a special donation, since you are a special friend, I will also send along some bows and fancy hair ties that my Mistress loves to stick in my hair. For some crazy reason she thinks I look cute with them. Personally, I think it only hides some of my beautiful hair, but I have learned to suffer in silence. As soon as my Mistress turns her head, I shake or paw them out until she finally gives up. Such is a dog's life.

As soon as you send me the word, I'll quickly box up these items, sneak out to the mailbox when I am let outside to do my business, and send them your way.

Meanwhile don't scratch too much on your end!

Lots of doggy kisses and furry hugs,

Lucy Lou