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ONE DOG. TWO EMPLOYEES. NO OVERSIGHT.

I have never
been the
problem.

I’m Sukina. They call me “high energy.” Interesting feedback from a species that needs coffee to go outside.

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Sukina / sue-gah-nahSuki / sue-gee

The pronunciation was a human error. I’ve been very accommodating.

Sukina looking straight at the camera, with enormous upright ears and her tongue out
ENERGY
LEVEL:
YES.
FIG. 01 / THE MANAGEMENTI approved this photograph.

NO COMMENT AT THIS TIME.

ACTUALLY, SEVERAL COMMENTS.

I’LL START.

DEAR SUKI / THE MAILBAG IS OPEN

Your problems.
My very firm opinions.

Ask Suki a question ↗

I can hear a snack bag open from another room. Your problem should be well within range.

Open the mailbag ↗

ELSEWHERE IN MY HEAD

There’s more.

All my reviews ↗

01 / MY STATEMENT

A brief introduction.
I have tried to be modest.

I’m not a handful.
You have two hands.

I live with my humans in the Denver area. They describe me as “a lot.” I notice they keep coming home to me anyway.

They named me after an anime character. Then pronounced it wrong until I learned it that way. These are the people giving me instructions.

I like my people close, my walks unfinished, and any bag that sounds as though it might contain something.

They handle rent, transport, and opening things. I bring the ears and a level of commitment they have repeatedly described as “a bit much.”

Get to know me ↗

I prefer “fully invested.” Sukina

02 / THE EVIDENCE

There’s context.

My legal team is also me.

Sukina sitting tall beside a bright window, looking very seriousEXHIBIT A

A brief demonstration
of cooperation.

I sat. A photograph was taken. Apparently we needed proof.

Sukina lying beneath a decorated Christmas treeEXHIBIT B

So indoor trees
are allowed now.

But when I bring in one stick, suddenly there’s a policy.

Sukina at the top of the carpeted stairs, with her front paws over the step in a patch of sunlightEXHIBIT C

I’m not blocking the stairs.
I’m conducting arrivals.

State your business. And whether it involves a walk.

Sukina stretched across the threshold between two rooms

EXHIBIT D / STRATEGIC PLACEMENT

I’m not in the way.
I’m where you’re going.

There’s a difference. You may step over it.

Suki sitting attentively with her ears upright and both front paws togetherEXHIBIT E

Yes, I heard you.

I’m allowing time for a better offer.

Suki looking at the camera while wearing a clear protective coneEXHIBIT F

My opinions now come in surround sound.

A temporary change in packaging. The contents remain strongly opposed.

Suki catching water from a sprinkler on the grassEXHIBIT G

The lawn started it.

I was walking past. Then the ground opened negotiations.

03 / HOUSE RULES

A few
reasonable
terms.

Your continued residence
implies acceptance.

01

Outside remains available.

“We just went” is a historical observation. I’m discussing the future.

02

All bags require inspection.

You may call it groceries. I will determine that independently.

03

Personal space is a shared resource.

Specifically, yours. Thank you for your contribution.

04

“Calm down” needs a better pitch.

I’ve heard the proposal. I’m not seeing the benefit.

MY FINAL POSITION

They’re my people.
I’ll keep them.

They’re slow, they leave without permission, and their understanding of “enough attention” needs work. But they’re mine.

Any further affection will be denied on the record.