(I swear I posted this earlier, but I can't find it. So here it is again
I found out today that Eddie made the semifinals of Alaska Pet Idol 2008. That in itself is not a big deal. The first round was based on monetary votes, and I ponied up $50 myself to make sure he made it (funds benefit a rescue group).
But on Saturday, he goes head to head with 30-plus other animals! All but two are dogs. The top 10 make the finals.
We've got a pretty cool act worked out. I'll warm up with some tricks (sit, down, spin both ways, shake, high-five, crawl, etc.), then we'll go into a mini-agility course. He'll jump over a hand-held jump, weave through my legs, go through a 2-foot cat tunnel, then finish off by climbing up some doggie steps and shooting a basket through a funnel.
He's almost flawless at home, but I know he's going to get stage fright. When he shuts down, he refuses to do anything. So send your best wishes, YT, we'll need it.