38 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {punchline} calling all dogs If you’ve got quirky habits or a funny tale (or tail) to tell, email hello@punchmonthly.com for a chance to share a page from your Diary of a Dog in PUNCH. buster DIARY OF A DOG as told to MARGARET KOENIG • photography by ROBB MOST I’ m Buster, a terrier mix of many talents, including (but not limited to) snuggling, frolicking and delighting everyone I meet. With my scruffy good looks, outgoing nature and boundless energy, it’s hard not to fall prey to my charms. Three years ago, I bounded out of the Humane Society Silicon Valley shelter in Milpitas and into the lives of Hilary and Ed—and I haven’t looked back since. My love of cuddling delighted my new family, who happily let me squeeze between them on the sofa when they watch television. As for me, I enjoy their fondness for petting me (you know, you can never get too much of that). But you don’t get a name like Buster just by being affectionate—I have a frisky streak as well. We split our time between Palo Alto and Los Gatos, where I enjoy brisk walks with Ed, playing ‘keep away’ with Hilary and chasing squirrels in the backyard. I haven’t captured any squirrels yet, but I have mastered the art of pilfering biscuits. If I’m presented with a dog treat, I’ll snatch it and dash away so easily that I sometimes suspect people are letting me have them. But be careful, because I won’t just steal your dog biscuits or your spot on the sofa—I’ll also steal your heart.
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