Dog Lives In Empty Nest

Authorities discovered Penny, a loyal golden retriever, living in an empty nest last week. Although a bit gloomy, she was still hungry and bored.

"I know it's my job," Penny explained, "to get the little people pups raised and out of the house, but things have been pretty lonely since they've started leaving."

Penny is nanny to four people pups, Mish, Nickster, Johnnyboy, and the Little Guy. Last year Penny successfully weaned the household's first people pup and sent her off to college.

"It was quite lonely, " Penny sighed, "and we spent most of our days moping around the house, eating the crumbs, and sleeping in front of the fire place."

What does Penny plan to do as the rest of the people pups leave?

"I think I need to find some new hobbies. Perhaps chasing butterflies, or rabbits in the backyard. That way I could get some exercise too, since there are fewer and fewer people pups to romp with in the backyard anymore....."

We'll keep an eye on Penny over the next few months and see how she fares. In the meantime, if any of our readers have suggestions for helping Penny deal with the empty nest, please send them on!