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It’s my pleasure to introduce the newest member of the mental_floss team. Put your paws together for Leo, who recently joined Toby, Melanie, Dana and Nanette (all humans) in our Cleveland office. Leo came to us via Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption, the Midwest’s #1 source for office dog placement.* If you order something from the mental_floss store, your dog may smell Leo on it.**
Leo inherits the mantle from the beloved Murphy, who passed away last fall. I’m not sure we ever acknowledged it here on the blog, but the Cleveland office really appreciated all the letters and emails of sympathy sent in by readers.
We’re still trying to figure out Leo’s roles and responsibilities. I’d like to see his ideas for ‘name x in y minutes’ quizzes. And perhaps he can collaborate with Allison on a dog food edition of ‘Dietribes.’
Welcome, Leo!
UPDATE from Toby & Melanie: Thanks for all the kind comments about Leo. He’ll celebrate his 2nd b-day on April 6th and he weighs 57 lbs. He’s pure Airedale — a handsome, smart fellow with a highly developed sense of play. A quick learner, he’s already mastered the basics of being the office dog.
* Ontario, too. By the way, these rankings are unofficial. I’m not aware of any official regional workplace dog placement standings.
** Not that we’re letting Leo lick your books or try on your t-shirts. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. That’s all.
Welcome Leo!
He’s a beautiful and lucky dog.
Congratulations!
posted by Sharon D on 3-19-2008 at 2:59 pm
If Leo is anything like Murphy, his ideas for Dietribes will be along the lines of “Cookies! Do I smell cookies? Hungry dog here!” Look at those eyes - a facial expression that can only be described as “melting.” Welcome aboard, Leo!
posted by Kara on 3-19-2008 at 3:15 pm
Leo looks very handsome. Rescued dogs are the best dogs! I’ll sure he will do tremendously. Congrats!
posted by Melody on 3-19-2008 at 3:35 pm
I’m sure it would be “Name the 8 AKC breed groups in 1 minute”…
posted by Corrine on 3-19-2008 at 4:16 pm
Leo is one of the finest looking dogs I’ve ever seen.
I’m not sure who is the most fortunate - Leo or his new guardians.
How old is Leo? Size? Demeanor?
Attention: Leo’s guardians. Kindly include Leo’s mug here on at least a weekly basis if not more often.
posted by Bill McWilliams on 3-19-2008 at 5:28 pm
AIREDALES RULES!!!!
and as the proud owner of a male airedale…GOOD LUCK!! LOL!!
posted by castlegorman on 3-19-2008 at 5:33 pm
awwww! he is so adorable!! Leo is such a good name too!
posted by nicole on 3-19-2008 at 5:49 pm
how handsome!! I always wanted one of those!
I agree rescued dogs are the best, my parents have a rescued greyhound, Mirtle. She’s great, I highly recomend them too.
posted by emily on 3-20-2008 at 8:55 am
I must say that I have been a subscriber to this magazine for 2 years and found myself on the site to renew my subscription. When scrolling down I saw the picture of Leo. I must say that I was shocked for I imediately recognized the face of the dog that a few weeks ago my family gave back to ATRA because of complications in family dynamics. We were very sad to see him go, he is a wonderful dog. Happens to like leather sofas a bit too much. I’m glad he got placed in such a good home.
posted by Alexis on 3-20-2008 at 9:15 am