Rufus Gets Interviewed

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Five Questions with...Rufus!

Rufus, the 2006 Westminster Best-in-Show, returned to Mystic Seaport for Dog Days (August 28-29th) and appeared as the Grand Marshal and head judge of the Museum's first Dog Parade. W00t!

Rufus took time out to speak with the folks at Mystic Seaport and this is what he had to say:

How long have you worked at Mystic Seaport?

Rufus: I guess you could call me a seasonal employee. Last year was my first time working at Mystic Seaport, helping out with the first Dog Days event. I was thrilled to be invited last year -- as well as this year. It's fun to come back and see the friends I met last year.

What's the best part of your job?

Rufus: While I do love laying around all day, I'm pretty lucky in what I get to do. At Mystic Seaport, I love taking a boat ride on Necessity and being interviewed by CNN. I also like having my picture taken with just about everyone who comes to the event. When I'm not at Mystic Seaport, I love visiting my friends in hospitals and nursing homes... so I can bring a smile to their faces.

What's the most challenging part of your job?

Rufus: Good question! Probably the most challenging aspect is making sure that everyone that wants to pet me or take a picture with me gets to do that. Sometimes, things can get a bit crowded. I really love that people come out to see me, so I want to make sure that if someone does, they get a chance to say hello.

What's the funniest or most notable on the job experience you've had?

Rufus: I have two great stories from last year. I loved having the chance to go inside the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. That was a ton of fun! I even had my picture taken next to it! The other fun part was taking a walk in downtown Mystic and having people pull to the side of the road, stop their cars and ask if I was Rufus. Who else would I be!?! I guess they were excited to see me!

What do you like to do outside of work?

Rufus: I love to rest and well...just enjoy some down time. I keep a busy schedule, you know. I also love to go with my mom to run errands around town. It's a lot of fun to go to grocery stores and other places with her. I also love the Yankees! I even have a NY Yankees uniform!

[this interview was conducted by Mike O'Farrell - seen in the pic with Rufus]

Comments

[The Pet Book Lady]

Glad to hear he likes the Yankees!!