TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, August 31, 2015

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Last Wednesday was National Dog Day. I hope that all the dog owners out there gave their canine friends a little extra love!

I grew up with a dog and we were so inseparable that my dad used to jokingly refer to her as my "sister." She lived to the ripe old age of 15, and when we had to put her to sleep after a stroke, my heart was completely broken.

Right now I live in a condo so I can't own a dog, but as soon as I have a house, adopting a pup is one of the first things I plan to do. I can't wait to have another dog to love and spoil!

Enjoy!
Melissa

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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive."

HINT: (1946-1989), American comedienne and actress and an original cast member of the hit NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live,

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A large breed dog's resting heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed's heart beats between 100-140. Comparatively, a resting human heart beats 60-100 times per minute.

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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive."

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