* So I thought about zipping over to the State Fair this afternoon to get my media credentials and maybe have a lemon shakeup, but then I saw this…

NO PETS ALLOWED

Pets are not allowed in public areas of the fairgrounds during the State Fair. Animals used for assistance to disabled persons, authorized competitive exhibits, shows or demonstrations at the State Fair or other approved purposes will be allowed.

Oscar the Puppy was in a kennel for a couple days this week so I just can’t stand to leave him behind today.

I was thinking maybe I should “hire” him as a special State Fair Capitol Fax intern or something. Any ideas for his official title?

* I haven’t posted a picture of Oscar in a while. He was so tuckered out after his stay at the kennel that he slept most of yesterday. Here he is in his favorite outdoor spot, under a chair at the table where I do laptop blogging.,..

* His friend Katie came over last night with her daddy Grant. Here are Oscar and Katie taking a break from running around…

* And here he is this afternoon. The little guy really needs a haircut…

       

50 Comments - Pot calling kettle - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:08 pm: I think Oscar is a service dog…perhaps he alerts you when you need to “hydrate,” which is very important on hot August days. - 13thone - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:10 pm: Official Capitol Fax Newshound. - PublicServant - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:11 pm: Job Title: Capitol Fax Cub Reporter. Motto: Unfailingly loyal, in the dogged pursuit of truth, justice and the American Way. Will work for food. No bones about it. Well, maybe bones. - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:12 pm: Deputy Editor - Mental Health Issues Assistant Blogger for the Happy Impaired - NO-Name-Nick - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:14 pm: Chief Executive Assistant Security Advisor to The Ceo/Bloggger General for Imbibement Operations. - Mason born - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:16 pm: How about the Bovine Excrement Detection Specialist - Ken_in_Aurora - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:16 pm: He’s obviously your Comfort Dog! - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:18 pm: Caption Contest Judge - Amalia - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:21 pm: I can haz a great scoop? - J - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:22 pm: Ex Officio Metra Board Member - 47th Ward - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:23 pm: Designated driver. - Ron Burgundy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:26 pm: Our next Lieutenant Governor. - Norseman - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:26 pm: Irate politician protection aide - The Captain - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:26 pm: Smarter than Kevin, taller than Bart, better self control than Mike I’d say he’s qualified. Now that he’s a reporter we can call him Scoop right? - Jake From Elwood - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:30 pm: No golf carts. No pets (prize pigs excepted). But Night Ranger and Kesha are allowed in without any problem. Hmm… - PublicServant - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:30 pm: Job title: Ty Fahner Replacement …hey, he’s got more brains, and polls better. I can see it now at the next Civic Committee presser: Reporter: “Oscar, shouldn’t the citizens of Illinois be angry and concerned that the Civic Committee is using its extensive clout with the ratings agencies to get them to lower Illinois bond ratings with behind-the-scene phone calls?” Oscar: - PublicServant - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:31 pm: Doh! brackets don’t work… Oscar: ~cocks head to the right~pants with tongue in full view~ - Dee Lay - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:32 pm: Designated Operational Generalist - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:33 pm: Editor - Leisure Section - 1776 - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:35 pm: Don’t announce it or Sheila Simon may change her mind and try to run for it. - View from the Cheap Seats - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:35 pm: Golf cart driver. - Ghost - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:41 pm: Chief copy petitor - Soccermom - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:41 pm: Is there a dog grooming competition? Could you bring him in as a practice dog? - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:47 pm: Manager of Community Relations - OneMan - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:48 pm: Chief Interviewee Relaxer - Wensicia - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:49 pm: Honoray Fire Hydrant Inspector - Tommydanger - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:49 pm: Chairperson of Petra, the other board members have masters too. - Nearly Normal - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:50 pm: Stress Relief Specialist - Quicknote - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:53 pm: Call him a Therapy Dog. Keeps you from having anxiety attacks. Falls under ADA law. State Fair guardsmen would have to let him in. http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/servanimals.html - Rich Miller - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:05 pm: “The Rich Miller humanizer.” I can’t tell you how many people have said, “I get so mad at you, and then you post those pictures of your puppy and I just melt.” Heh. - dupage dan - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:13 pm: Creative Associate Producer For All Xigencies - And I Approved This Message - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:15 pm: Just tell them he’s The Chancellor of the Exchequer. By the time they finish scratching their head you’ll be on your way. - Ggal - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:25 pm: Official State Fair Stunt Dog-(see dilLARD’s pic in front of the float.) - zatoichi - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:30 pm: Director of Directional Decisions Executive Food Taster - Arthur Andersen - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:33 pm: Fax Machine Operator? - a drop in - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:37 pm: Oscar the Capitax Fax official “bite me”-er. - Rich Miller - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:37 pm: ===see dilLARD’s pic in front of the float=== Yeah, what’s that about? Dillard gets his dog into the Fair but the rest of us can’t??? Politics!!! It’s politics, I say!!! - Mama - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:38 pm: Rich, just put some dark sunglasses on and borrow a cane. Put a sign on Oscar that says, “Service Dog”. Then you can call Oscar your service dog, and they will let him into the fair. In real life, Oscar really is at your service - keeping you sane. - Rich Miller - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:39 pm: ===official “bite me”-er=== LOL We may have a winner. - the giant slide - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:42 pm: Banned for life - Jim - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:43 pm: Rich, every time I begin to think you’re a moral reprobate you published a picture of that great dog. then, i say to myself, maybe he’s only half as rotten as I think. just kidding — about you, not the dog. - Mama - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:49 pm: - Wensicia - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:49 pm: = Honoray Fire Hydrant Inspector = A great title for Oscar! Here is another one - Director of Public Relations - Wensicia - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:03 pm: Should be “Honorary” — sorry. - Bored Chairman - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:15 pm: State Fair BS Detector - Ron Burgundy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:16 pm: If only Oscar was a different animal, he could be your “Goat Payroller.” - Oswego Willy - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:17 pm: “Elevator Operator”…. But I digress… “Scrap Food Eradictator” - Just Me - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:22 pm: Candidate for State Ruffresentative. “Loyal Leadership”. - Barton Lorimor - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:40 pm: CAPITOL FAX INTERN?! OH HELL NO! - Bill - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 5:21 pm: He isn’t a pet; he is a muppet, isn’t he? - Wallendar - Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 7:45 pm: 100% adorable. Rich you are doing a great job with him. Looks very healthy and happy. NO MORE KENNELS, DADDY! Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.