February 26, 2025: The Golden Defender

Today, a criminal was on the loose in our neighborhood.

No joke. Our block turned into a real-life crime thriller. Police cars and cops swarming. Urgent warnings flooding the community social media. Residents were told to lock up and stay put.

But us? Totally unfazed. We’ve got a guard dog with a bark that can shake walls and rattle bones.

However, that’s where the intimidation ends. Cali, our Golden Retriever, firmly believes that every human — yes, even a bloodied axe murderer in a postal uniform — is a long-lost friend.

To any robbers/escapees/crazy people: from behind the door, Cali sounds like she will rip your head off. But step inside, and she’ll lick you to death after beating you with a wagging tail.

You’ve been warned.