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April 16, 2003

My First Transgender Dog

Last night I went to my volunteer orientation for PAWS, where I was recruited to help build their float for the Pride Parade (I am going to try SO hard to be on the float) and help out at the doggie prom. A float and a prom. It's my senior year of high school all over again. Maybe I didn't actually peak at 17! I'm so hopeful.

Our orientation included a really detailed introduction to transgendered people. (Apparently most of PAWS's clients are something other than straight.) We got a list of definitions, which I might post later, and some gentle tips on how to deal with various types of transgenderism. ("A good question to ask is, 'Is there a pronoun that you would prefer me to use?'") It was all totally fascinating to me, since I, as you know, am Dorothy Gale, and not in the gay icon way.

I'm so happy to be doing something small and manageable and good. This morning was the first morning in two months that I haven't felt sad and empty when I woke up.

I really look forward to walking my first transgender dog.

Posted by didofoot at April 16, 2003 01:17 PM

Comments

so the *dogs* are transgendered? i don't think i could be more intrigued by this. please do keep us updated.

Posted by: erica at April 16, 2003 05:16 PM

What pronoun do you think the dog prefers you to use?

Posted by: kati at April 17, 2003 12:50 AM

Boy, I bet transgendered dogs have it ruff.

Thankyougoodnighttipyourwaitresses.

p.s. As seen by above joke, I also peaked at 17.

Posted by: sean at April 17, 2003 01:20 AM

I peeked at 17.

wait, i told it wrong.

Posted by: Ian at April 17, 2003 08:47 AM

haha. i'm peaking at 39. wait i told it RIGHT!!

kristen, you are so cute! what a great idea. big time bonus cuz you get to love on the animals that love on their transgendered owners.

Posted by: tracy at April 17, 2003 02:02 PM

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