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* 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…

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:03 pm

Comments

I think Oscar is a service dog…perhaps he alerts you when you need to “hydrate,” which is very important on hot August days.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:08 pm
Official Capitol Fax Newshound.

Comment by 13thone Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:10 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.

Comment by PublicServant Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:11 pm
Deputy Editor - Mental Health Issues

Assistant Blogger for the Happy Impaired

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:12 pm
Chief Executive Assistant Security Advisor to The Ceo/Bloggger General for Imbibement Operations.

Comment by NO-Name-Nick Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:14 pm
How about the Bovine Excrement Detection Specialist

Comment by Mason born Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:16 pm
He’s obviously your Comfort Dog!

Comment by Ken_in_Aurora Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:16 pm
Caption Contest Judge

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:18 pm
I can haz a great scoop?

Comment by Amalia Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:21 pm
Ex Officio Metra Board Member

Comment by J Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:22 pm
Designated driver.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:23 pm
Our next Lieutenant Governor.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:26 pm
Irate politician protection aide

Comment by Norseman 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?

Comment by The Captain Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:26 pm
No golf carts.
No pets (prize pigs excepted).
But Night Ranger and Kesha are allowed in without any problem.
Hmm…

Comment by Jake From Elwood 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:

Comment by PublicServant Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:30 pm
Doh! brackets don’t work…

Oscar: ~cocks head to the right~pants with tongue in full view~

Comment by PublicServant Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:31 pm
Designated Operational Generalist

Comment by Dee Lay Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:32 pm
Editor - Leisure Section

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:33 pm
Don’t announce it or Sheila Simon may change her mind and try to run for it.

Comment by 1776 Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:35 pm
Golf cart driver.

Comment by View from the Cheap Seats Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:35 pm
Chief copy petitor

Comment by Ghost Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:41 pm
Is there a dog grooming competition? Could you bring him in as a practice dog?

Comment by Soccermom Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:41 pm
Manager of Community Relations

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:47 pm
Chief Interviewee Relaxer

Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:48 pm
Honoray Fire Hydrant Inspector

Comment by Wensicia Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:49 pm
Chairperson of Petra, the other board members have masters too.

Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:49 pm
Stress Relief Specialist

Comment by Nearly Normal Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:50 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

Comment by Quicknote Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 2:53 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.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:05 pm
Creative
Associate
Producer
For
All
Xigencies

Comment by dupage dan Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:13 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.

Comment by And I Approved This Message Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:15 pm
Official State Fair Stunt Dog-(see dilLARD’s pic in front of the float.)

Comment by Ggal Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:25 pm
Director of Directional Decisions

Executive Food Taster

Comment by zatoichi Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:30 pm
Fax Machine Operator?

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:33 pm
Oscar the Capitax Fax official “bite me”-er.

Comment by a drop in 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!!!

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:37 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.

Comment by Mama Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:38 pm
===official “bite me”-er===

LOL

We may have a winner.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:39 pm
Banned for life

Comment by the giant slide Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:42 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.

Comment by Jim Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:43 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

Comment by Mama Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 3:49 pm
Should be “Honorary” — sorry.

Comment by Wensicia Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:03 pm
State Fair BS Detector

Comment by Bored Chairman Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:15 pm
If only Oscar was a different animal, he could be your “Goat Payroller.”

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:16 pm
“Elevator Operator”…. But I digress…

“Scrap Food Eradictator”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:17 pm
Candidate for State Ruffresentative. “Loyal Leadership”.

Comment by Just Me Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:22 pm
CAPITOL FAX INTERN?! OH HELL NO!

Comment by Barton Lorimor Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 4:40 pm
He isn’t a pet; he is a muppet, isn’t he?

Comment by Bill Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 5:21 pm
100% adorable. Rich you are doing a great job with him. Looks very healthy and happy.
NO MORE KENNELS, DADDY!

Comment by Wallendar Friday, Aug 9, 13 @ 7:45 pm