"Grommit" Chartier

My name is Grommit (aka DS Running Fire) and you see me here with my Mummy.  I think she thought I was a real reindeer for Christmas, I sure fooled her!  Mummy and Daddy picked me up on August 8th,  2000, I had just driven to Montréal, Québec from Connecticut (Greyhound racing is illegal in Canada, except for in my backyard!). They had come for a dark brindle but when I saw her, I just could not take my eyes or head of her, I followed her around until she had no choice but to take me instead!!!  I had been mistreated at the track and was very scarred of men, loud voices and rapid hand motions. I though these people were being too nice and they had to hit me or something ,but they would stroke my fur instead, I would stare at their hand along my back and was quite stunned at the warm feeling that would come over me, especially from kisses on the head!... In time I learnt that Daddy was a nice guy after all.  I am very caring to my new family and am very obedient.  I have become a real Party Man!  I got a brother last summer: Elliot.  He is quite charming also and I have thought him everything I know, from peeing outside, to tricks, to being a sucker for attention like myself!   Now we are two mummy magnets!  She loves it!