My name is: Maggie
How’d I get that name? The hooman thought long and hard and came up with a list of names and then asked people’s opinions, and Maggie was the one everyone liked! He calls me the Magster, too. I don’t know what that means, but he laughs when he says it. I was glad when he changed it from NO DON’T EAT THAT, because he always said that really loud.
Age: Well, I don’t usually like to give my age, being a lady and all, but between you and me, I’ll be seven in January. Don’t I look good for my age? Exercise. Clean living. And lots of dancing. Those are my secrets.
Breed: I’m mostly Black Labrador, but my real breed is “rescue,” so there are other things mixed in, like a good stew! The hooman usually says I’m a Black Lab/Philosopher mix, because I’m a thinker and a writer! I co-wrote a book with my brother Angelo! It’s called Mindful Dogs, and all the cute pictures inside are of me. I mean, there are other pictures, but the cute ones are of me.
Favorite Treat: I prefer Milk Bones dog biscuits. And bacon. And the occasional chipmunk.
Favorite Adventure: Digging. It’s the best exercise. I believe in digging. You can keep your pilates and yoga and stuff, I’ll just keep digging. 
Maggie is very honored by this award. She’d like to thank all the little creatures who made it possible, and all the people who read her book to their dogs.