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Adora became the richest dog in Bakersfield today when we found she had enjoyed a $400 blue topaz pendant and swallowed the stone. 

We're not sure how the expensive jewelry item came into her domain, we figure it must have fallen off the dresser where it had been set last night and with it's white gold bacon flavor, it must have proved irresistible!  (We've noticed a lot of items being turned into treats these days--shoes--the old classic, to venetian blinds!  We're having to puppy-proof everything!)

Poor girl.  We love her so much we couldn't even scold her! 

In other news, Adora will be entering Bakersfield's Pet Idol contest after next week's haircut--we'll keep you posted!

Just before 11 this morning, I went outside and witnessed two (new to me) Sheriff's helicopters.  One was a Huey and the other a jet ranger (for those know know their helicopters).  I know they have a Hughes 500 type helicopter and have for years, but these two are a new sight.  Are they new acquisitions, or were they stationed elsewhere and just flying into town for some reason?

Just curious!

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Happy and healthy!  And she owns the sofa, apparently.  :-)