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Still More Letters to Santa!

Posted in Letters to Santa! with tags , , , , on December 15, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! I’m sure lots of adults around the world are very busy today, because this is the next-to-last weekend before Christmas! Lots of shopping, lots of baking, lots of making merry to get done! woo woo woo!

Today we have two letters from some very cool big dogs! Let’s see what they’re asking Santa for this year.  First up is Dexter and Jack from Dexter’s Days.

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Aren’t those two adorable? I’m sure Santa will make you both very happy on Christmas morning guys!

Next up is my friend Clowie from Clowie’s Corner:

Dear Santa,

 Thank you very much for the chews that you left under the Christmas tree for me last year. I’m sending you a picture of me relaxing with one of them, to show you just how much I appreciated them.

 I have a slightly different request to make this year. I have heard that you will be giving lots of people the movie “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups”. I can see that the stars of this film are incredibly cute, they are mini versions of me!

 I am worried that everyone will want a puppy and I know we’re not the right breed of dog for everyone. I would like you to include some information about Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, or Great Pyrenees, with each copy of the film you deliver. We need our bipeds to ensure that we get lots and lots of socialisation and training when we’re puppies. Most of us, as puppies, can cause chaos faster than you can say, “Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!”

 If your elves need any help preparing a leaflet to go with the film, I would be pleased to assist them. They could also read this information about the sort of bipeds we need: Are These Big Dogs Right For You? 

I will put out some hay and a few buckets of water for your reindeer. I hope you have time to let them take a rest at our house – they work so hard for you on Christmas Eve.

I won’t be leaving anything out for you this year – I caught my bipeds eating the mince pie and drinking the brandy last year. They explained that you can’t possibly eat and drink everything that is put out for you. But they also said that you are welcome to help yourself, if you would like something to eat or drink.

Lots of love,

Clowie

P.S. The male biped says that when you landed the sleigh on the roof last year, you knocked a couple of roof tiles loose. Please could you be more careful this year?

Clowiechew

Excellent Clowie! I hope Santa does just that!

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Today is a bittersweet day. On the one hand I am so excited that Santa is coming soon! On the other, I am so sad because many people in Connecticut are grieving today. Santa cannot bring them anything to make them feel better. For  those families I send my prayers and all the comforting energy I can muster.

Letters to Old St. Nick!

Posted in Letters to Santa! with tags , , , , , , on December 11, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! Isn’t it amazing how Santa is loved in so many parts of the world!

Today we have two more letters to the Jolly Old Elf! The first one comes from my kitty friends Ella and Leo from the UK:

Miss Ella!

Miss Ella!

Deer Santa paws, we iz bee vewy guddy dis year. pweez may we haz a nice kismas wiv our our mummy and pweez can all da homeless kittys and doggys and udder aminals finds a nice home too? Also pweez can ya makes sures dat alls our frrends iz save and warm and happies. and ifin it no too much twubble pweez can we haz sum nice noms ta eat. dreamies iz our favourites.

fanks you santa paws, and we pwomise we be extra speshal gud frum now til kissmas.
purrrs frum Ella N Leo

Leo!

Leo!

Awwww….. please bring those kitties some Dreamies Santa!

The next letter comes from the US west coast from our dear feline friend Savannah of Savannah’s Paws Tracks:

Miss Savannah of Savannah's Paw Tracks

Miss Savannah of Savannah’s Paw Tracks

Hello?….yooo hooo???  ahem, koff, koff…ahhhhh, hiya Santa Dog… I am hoping you will read my letter.

 
Ok, here goes…

 I am in my furrever home for my first ever Christmas, and as you can see from the photo, we don’t have our tree all decked out yet for you to see.  And, we moved…so I am kind’a scared you won’t find me.  Anywho, if you do read my letter AND you can find me…maybe you can drop a little something in my stocking??

 
I am a really good ladycat, I don’t cause mischief and I don’t make messes.  Well, and I don’t really like nip either.  Hmmmm….what could you put in my stocking???
 
Oh, I know!!!…how’s about one more Peacock Fev-ver??…just one…for me.  Then you can give all the other cat toys and food to those kitties who don’t have homes, who have to live outside without being warm, never feeling soft chin rubs and who don’t feel safe.  You give them all the other stuff you might have dropped off for me, ‘Kay?? Deal?
 

Purrfect…Paw pats, Savannah

peeEss…purrlease leave some fev-vers for June Buggie, Malachi, Bubba and Hissy Fit Jones, Graybie Baby…hope I got efurryone of the kitties!

These letters sure got the June Buggie Seal of Approval! Looks like you’re all a shoo-in for the Nice List!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

 

 

More Letters to Santa!

Posted in Letters to Santa! with tags , , , , on December 8, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! I don’t believe it! Jen told me last night that i am OFFICIALLY on the Naughty list! I guess two days of strewn garbage, counter-surfing and treat-stealing makes SOMEBODY mad! *rolls eyes*

Anyway, today we have letters from my friend Atticus, his kitty Jersey, his uncle Koko and best friend Harley!

Atticus!

Atticus!

Hi my name is Atticus i live in Leduc Ab Canada, I live with my mom and my kitty sister Jersey. I love playing in fresh falling snow. I love spending time with my grandparents , my auntie and my best friend Harley who is  Rotti.  I  like playing with animals, i special curling up on  the couch with my mom and watching tv,

I Have been a really good boy this yr. I donated some of my used toys to a rescue society for puppies who dont have alot of toys.

we wish all the puppies in the world that r living on the streets  have a great christmas and get a family of there own one day.

Merry Christmas
love Atticus

Jersey the Cat

Jersey the Cat

Hi my name is Jersey my brother is Atticus, my mom adopted me for the rescue place where she adopted my brother. Atticus and I get along great. i miss him when he goes to his grandparents with mom and i have to stay home. i am a good kitty but sometimes i like to scratch mom would furniture she gets a little mad. I get along fine with other dogs if they r  quiet and gentle.

I  am 3 yrs old i have a great home i have my own room with a chair that i like to take warm sun naps on and the I sleep in bed with mom and Atticus at night

Merry Christmas  Santa
Koko

Koko

Hi santa my name is Koko. I was a stray for awhile the  I came to live with nice family. I am happy healthy.  I have a nephew his name is Atticus we get along  really well.  i like cuddle up on the bed with my mom and like to sleep in.
I am a very good girl sometimes i like to get a taste of freedom nut dont go to far anymore i know i have a great life a warm home. wishing all puppies a very Merry Christmas
love Koko

Harley

Harley

Hi Santa my name is Harley , I live in Leduc Ab with my parents who are the greatest . My parents have had to pay for some major surgerys this yr. I will be 2 on Nov 19.  I am a good boy love my parents and my auntie Kim and my buddy Atticus. Like to play with other dogs.

Merry Christmas Santa
Love Harley

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Awwww…. aren’t those the sweetest letters ever?

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Bunk Writes Santa!!!

Posted in Letters to Santa! with tags , , , , , , , on December 6, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! It’s crunch time at the North Pole and Santa is working hard to send happy holiday dreams to good furry creatures all around the world!

Today’s letter to Santa comes from a guy that’s on the questionable list.  Let’s see what Bunk the Pug from Bunkblog is asking for this year!

It's Bunk!

It’s Bunk!

Dear Santa Paws,

Pug oh Pug, have I missed chu! I know I have done some naughty things this year, such as licking some furry butts, eating some poop, destroying the humans’ clothing, harassing Doug the pug and making fun of Lady, but you know what, who does not? Santa, is it naughty to pee on the carpet and poop on the couch? The humans seem to think so but I am not quite so sure. I think I want your opinion on it!

Now, I do want to make a case for myself. I have sat down on all four paws and also made a list of good things I have done. For example, I have made sure that each night before going to bed I spend 5 minutes licking the humans’ faces and especially cleaning out their nostrils (booger, booger, go away!). My manners have improved as well. When I go to the dog park, I make sure I sniff a dog’s butt before I start chasing them. Of course, you must know about my newly improved table manners. I beg from the chair now, instead of from the ground. Yes, I have found a seat on the table. I am slowing working my paws up to the table itself, but I need to make sure the humans don’t think of me as a platter of food and try to eat my tail. Speaking of, how much kibble do you think I can sell my butt fur for?

So let’s just get down to business. I have been thinking about my list for a while and have tried to cut it down to things I really want. Firstly, I would like to have a big bone. I am a small dog and so I never get big bones. I see them whenever I go to PetSmart. They are shaped like turkeys and sometimes they are shaped like a chicken instead! Sometimes, they even sell them shaped like you Santa! Santa, can I eat you? I would also like an unlimited supply of food please.

Santa, please be nice to me and don’t put poop in my stocking this year. You did that last year, and I know you laughed all your white teeth off, but I did not think it was that funny. Instead, please try putting tons of kibble, treats, toys and clothing in there.

Love,

Bunk the Pug.

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Oh Dog! Is he a character!  By the way, Bunk is celebrating 25 Days of Christmas and giving away tons of cool prizes on his blog throughout Christmas! Go check it out!

Just 19 days to Santa!

Just 19 days to Santa!

Also, PawBox asked me to share with all my readers that you can get 50% off your first month of PawBox. Just use the coupon code Holiday50 between now and December 31st. 

More Letters to SantaDog!

Posted in Letters to Santa! with tags , , , , , on December 4, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! Those letters to Santa just keep pouring in! It’s so exciting! Today we’re featuring a letter from three kitties who blog at My Three Moggies!  Let’s see what they’re asking Santa for!

My Three Moggies!

My Three Moggies!

Dear Santa Dog,

Well, what a purr-fect year 2012 has been for us three moggies.

We’ve guarded the house, we’ve been out on patrol and Henry even bought a (live and unharmed) rabbit home for our huMum. How could we have been better kitties than that?

Henry!

Henry!

This year we would love it if you could find your way to getting us the best-est Christmas gift ever… lots and lots of wonderful wrapping paper! We can’t wait to chase it all around the kitchen…

Oscar!

Oscar!

If you could find your way to popping a couple of those Christmas tree baubles in the old santa sock that would be good too. We love to practice our paw boxing on the big day.

Oh, and one other thing, a nice traditional festive fish supper would be lovely too!

Fang you very much for all our cat-tastic presents last year! There will be a special bone and a bowl of water out for you on Christmas Eve.

Archie! Don't he look just like Malachi?

Archie! Don’t he look just like Malachi?

Have a very Meowy Christmas!

Archie, Oscar and Henry

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Oh Dog! Sounds like just the kind of list for good kitties like you. I sure hope Santa can bring you everything you’ve asked for!

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If you’d like your letter to Santa posted, send it to RumpySanta@gmail.com along with a pic.  

Some Advice from Dear DeDe!

Posted in Dear DeDe with tags , , , on December 2, 2012 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! Dear DeDe here with some advice for you dogs and cats out there!

DeDe's words of wisdom!

DeDe’s words of wisdom!

I just found out that Santa is hiring extra labor this year!

Indeed!

Jen came home with some yummy-smelling bags and such Friday, but instead of showing us what was inside, she put them up high in the closet and told us to stay out! Even June Buggie!

According to Jen, Santa has an exceptionally high number of recipients on the NICE list, and all those gifts just won’t fit on his sleigh. So he’s asking humans to provide storage for him. Jen says he’ll pick these presents up when he delivers our gifts and deliver them to good dogs and cats in California.

So if YOU find a stash of Christmas presents hidden somewhere in your house, STAY OUT! That just means Santa has hired your mom or dad to store gifts too.

Who knew that Santa was so smart?

Not too much longer now!

Not too much longer now!

 

Letters to Santa- Crunch Time Edition!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , on December 23, 2011 by rumpydog

Oh Dog!  It’s time for one last edition of Letters to Santa!

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Now Santa, I know it’s almost time for take-off, but I think you MUST know about what June Buggie has done.  It’s just….. BAD!!!!!

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Anyway, here’s some letters from some GOOD dogs and cats.  The first is from the Miss Sheri’s crew (she blogs at My Leftover Life).

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Dear SantyPaws,

This is Darth here, I know you know me and my furblings because you always remember us at Christmas time. This year we have a new furbling, Panther, who is not sure what’s going on what with the pretty blinking tree INSIDE and all the fluffy cold white stuff outside. She’s so silly in that she tries to catch the snowflakes as they fall and doesn’t understand where they go once she’s caught one and all she gets is wet. Hehehehe. Anyway Santy, we’ve been four very good little kitties (except for that time…but that’s not important) this year and we’d love it if you could bring us some more fuzzy balls to chase, Rosie keeps losing them under the china cabinet. Oh okay Hercules, relax, sheesh. Hercules very much would like some more catnip and for Mum to keep the food bowls full ALL the time. Panther just wants more time in Mum’s lap because Rosie is a lap hog and doesn’t like to share so if there’s anything you can do about that, that would be good.

As for me SantyPaws, I can’t say I need very much. I’m an old guy and I don’t play much anymore and I don’t have the energy to fight over the nip like the others. I’ve had a good life since Mum and Dad helped rescue me so I’m just hoping you can help Rumpy and Jen find a forever home for Malachi.

Thank you for all you do to bring hope to and inspire humans, especially when it comes to their anipals.

Much love and Merry Christmas from

Darth, Rosie, Hercules and Panther.

Oh Dog! I sure hope you get everything you asked for, and thanks for putting a good word in for Malachi.  And here’s letters from Bongo and Scratchy from over at BongoDogBlog:

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Dear Santa Paws,

There’s something that I really especially want for Christmas, but I’m not sure how you’re going to wrap it up and put it under the tree. What I want is to keep having lots of adventures that I can write about on my blog. My person says that as long as they’re the kind of adventures where I don’t wreck anything and nobody gets hurt then it’s okay with her.

And Santa, if you really need to wrap something and put it under the tree I could use some more squeaky toys. I’d like to have enough so that when I take my toys outside or get so excited when friends come over that I chew them up, I still have some left to play with. Maybe a lot left to play with?

Oh, I almost forgot. Could you send me some more doggie treats too? I know I’m not always the best dog in the world, but I’m really trying Santa. It’s just hard sometimes when…..

Your loving buddy,

Bongo

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Dear Santa Paws,

Could you please bring me some kitty treats, and a whole jar of tuna juice, and maybe some pieces of salmon?

Oh yes, and there’s one more thing. I need a new cat food dish. One that has some kind of dog trap in it so when Bongo tries to steal my food he gets caught in a net.

That’s all.

Merry Christmas.

Scratchy

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I hope you both get what you want.  June Buggie says he’d like one of those cat food dishes too.  And a litter box.  He spoils ALL my fun! *sigh*

Well folks, I sure hope you all have the most happiest of holidays ever!  woo woo woo!!!!

A Visit With The Big Guy Himself!!!!!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , on November 26, 2011 by rumpydog

Oh Dog!  I am so so SO EXCITED!!!  You are gonna PEE ON THE RUG when you see who my guest is today!  Are you ready?????

Then dogs and cats, put your paws together and help me welcome the Big Guy himself……. SANTA!!!!

from wikipedia.com

SANTA:  Ho! Ho! Ho!

RUMPY:  Oh Dog!  I am so excited Santa!  Thank you SO much for being my guest today.  Now I know you have many names you go by all over the world.  Is it OK if I call you Santa?

SANTA:  That’s fine by me Rumpy!  And have YOU been a very good dog this year?

RUMPY:  I sure have!  Now Santa, let’s start by asking about The Legend- you have been around for a LONG time!   From what I read, you first hit the scene in 270 AD!  Can that be true?

SANTA:  The legend began with a kind Bishop Nicholas who was in Myra in what is now Turkey.  Nicholas helped the daughters of a good man avoid having to go into prostitution by providing them with money for a dowry so they could marry.

RUMPY:  The word is that you used the home’s chimney to drop the money down to the girls?  Was that your first delivery?

SANTA:  That’s what the legend says Rumpy!

from wikipedia.com

RUMPY:  Oh Dog!  Now through the years your legend has survived, but it has also morphed to fit with the times.  So tell us Santa, are there any new changes on the horizon?

SANTA:  Funny you should ask.  With global warming slowly but surely increasing the temperature at the North Pole, along with a long trek thru the southern hemisphere, I think it may be time to change the costume.  What do you think?

RUMPY:  Hmmmm…. I dunno, I’m not a dog that adapts well to change.  But the most important thing is your comfort.  What did ya have in mind?

SANTA:  Still working on the design, but I’ll keep you posted.

from wikipedia.com

RUMPY:  OK, one more question Santa.  I know you keep a list of good girls and boys, but what about us dogs and cats?  Surely we’re held to a different standard than human children?  After all, stealing a bite of someone’s dinner is a far cry from refusing to clean your room or skipping school.  Right?

SANTA:  Trust me, good dogs and cats have nothing to worry about!  Now, what’s on the list of my favorite dogs- Rumpy and DeDe?

RUMPY:  DeDe wants a new deer antler and a fancy new collar.  I would like a free pass to Doggy Daycare at Doggie’s Day Out!

SANTA:  And the kitties?

RUMPY:  Well…… they would like fish treats and cat nip toys.  And Stray Kitty would like a forever home.

SANTA:  *writes this down*  Now, no promises, but I’ll get the elves right on it.

RUMPY:  *hugs Santa*  Thanks Santa!  Oh yeah, *whispers*  Just so ya know, Jen says that if things don’t work out with you and Mrs. Claus- look her up!

SANTA:  *blushes*  Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Another Exciting Week of Letters to Santa!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , , on November 18, 2011 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! It’s once again time for some letters to Santa!  And we’ve got three letters from good dogs for Santa for this week!

Rumpy and DeDe Claus- made at Faceinhole.com

Our first letter comes from Tiggie Ritchie from over at West Coast Dogs.

Dear Santa,

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year.

I think there was a bit of a mistake last year and somehow I got on your naughty list.  See what happened was we had Christmas and I got loads of awesome presents, including a little indoor house that was a bit too small for me.

Then a few days after Christmas when I was still working my way through my gourmet dog cookies sent to me all the way from England…something happened.  The humans said, ‘Look Tigs, we have one extra present for you’, and it was my sister Hholly.  It was then i realized that I had been moved from the ‘nice’ to the ‘naughty’ list.  She loves that little indoor house and it is exactly her size.

So this year big guy, I think I need to be very clear in my wishes; I have decided that i would like the following items and I am willing to be good to get them.

Greenies
Milkbones
a navy blue collar (I think I’d look good in blue)
a cat
a nice stuffy toy that Hholly is not allowed to destroy
a job downtown so I can ride the skytrain with my HuMum
a tasteful argyle sweater
a yellow monkey rain slicker (this was on last year’s list, but I didn’t get it, just sayin’)
oh and I’d like a haircut for my HuMum so she won’t complain that I am pulling her hair when I sit on her head

I don’t want to be greedy, so I’ll leave it at that.
Love Tiggy xoxoxox

p.s. – my sister Hholly said she doesn’t want anything this year, she says that having me for a brother is gift enough.

Our next letter comes from Fluffy Toy Poodle who hails from Canada:

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a good boy all year round, Santa.

I would ask for a flashy collar or for a juicy bone.

I ask this Christmas for a Chinese buffet table with all of the fixings. Like that me and my buddies will have an pawesome time together.

Toy Poodle hugs & kisses,

~Fluffy~

And here’s a letter from Madi, Carter and Abby:

Dear Santa, Dis iz Madi, Abby & our lil brudder Carter! We hab been telling Carter all about you Santa! You see he iz new to our famibly and he is only one year old and da first year ob hiz life waz not da best. He got shuffled frum 2 oder homes before making it to hiz 3rd home…hiz forever home wif us! So fur dis Christmas we want to ask fur all da oder abandoned doggies and kitties to find their forever home like Carter haz wif us! A home dat will be warm, safe and dey will neber hab to know what hunger or hurt iz.

Since dis iz da first Christmas Carter getz to spend wif us…Can you pwease bring him some new toyz? Dat way he doesn’t chew up all ob ourz! *Giggle* He needz some chewyz, and some tough stuffied animals to pway wif too! For my sister Abby, would you bring her some snacks! Maybe a couple bullysticks, she weally likes dem and any oder chewies you fink she might like. Santa, for me “Madi” I would like some nommie peanut butter treatz! I LUB peanut butter flabored treatz and we want to just hab a wonderfur Christmas wif our family! we are all so greatful to hab a Mumzy dat lubs us so much and wonderfur grandparentz that spoil us! Merry Christmas Santa, <3 Madi, Abby & Carter

Oh Dog!  What wonderful letters!  Send YOUR letter to Santa to rumpysanta@gmail.com.



Letters to Santa!

Posted in pets with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2011 by rumpydog

Oh Dog! Today is Veteran’s Day here in the US.  So if you are a veteran, thank you for your service.  Jen is a big NPR fan, and we hear many stories about your bravery and your families’ sacrifices.  You’d be hard-pressed to find people out here in the civilian world that are as brave and as caring as you men and women- and dogs too!  You ROCK!

You know how we thank our veterans here in the US?  That’s right!  We go shopping!  Lots of Veteran’s Day sales to get you into the holiday spending spirit.  I dunno, but somehow that doesn’t seem an adequate thank you to a vet. *scratches head*

Speaking of the holidays, today is week one of our letters to Santa!  And boy, do we have some good ones for you!  But first, I have an axe to grind with a certain mail order catalog company.  They sent a catalog to my home, and THIS was on the back cover:

Who thought THIS would make a great holiday gift?

I hope Santa leaves a lump of coal in the stocking of everyone that thought THIS would make a great holiday gift! pffffttttt!!!!!

As promised, we’re featuring letters written by you to Santa.  Here’s the first- it comes all the way from Germany!  Grammy has an interesting holiday request.  I don’t know that I like it, but Jen thinks it’s a GREAT idea!

This ist my first letter to you! I’m so excited and first of all I’d like to say: You’re doing a great job.  Mommie isn’t that big with Christmas but this year I’d like to change it. So it would be very kind of you to bring over a Christmas Tree, where all cats, dogs and humans who live in this house can sit together on Christmas eve. 

As I’m a spoiled Shih Tzu (that’s what mommie says;-))) I’d like to have some new clothes for the winter. Something that keeps me warm.  And there is something really important for me. I know everybody likes white Christmas and we had that the last years. I hate snow, it is so cold. Uh!!!! Maybe we could have green Christmas this year???

For all who want to know how we celebrate in Germany: Christmas eve is the evening where you get all your presents. The “Christkind” brings them. We have two days off from work, I know in the US there is just one day. So we can celebrate three days where you visit all your family or go to church.

Love, Grammy – little Shih Tzu from Oberhausen (Germany)

Isn’t that sweet?  I hope you get your new clothes my friend!

Our next letter comes from Canada!  Bigfoot has a cool way of writing a letter to Santa- in limerick form!  Check it out!

Dear Santa Claus,

Hi Santa, I’m Bigfoot the Cat,
I hope that you’ll come where I’m at,
It sure would be nice,
If you brought me some mice,
I’d be very happy with that.
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I saw some neat things at the store,
So maybe I’ll ask you for more,
I really would like,
A small pussy cat bike,
Or is that too much of a chore?
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As a cat I am not very needy,
And I don’t want you thinking me greedy,
I’m not asking for silk,
Just a saucer of milk,
Now that would be great. Yes, indeedy.
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There’s a gimmick I wanted to mention,
Now that I have your attention,
It’s called Catnip in Bed,
And it fits on your head,
I think it’s a recent invention.
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Now, your patience I’ve put to the test,
I’ve asked much, so I’m just like the rest,
But, since I was a kitten,
I’ve always been smitten,
By you, Santa Claus, you’re the best.
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Your friend,
Bigfoot.
 

Oh Dog!  That is PAWSOME!!!  Santa is so totally gonna love your letter!

Don’t forget to send YOUR letters to Santa to me at rumparoni@gmail.com and we’ll post them on Fridays.  woo woo woo!!!!

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