“Hey, hey, hey!” A familiar pudgy framed German Shepherd called out in pure full on recognition and reference to one of all-time favorite phrases from late nights in front of the flat screen. “It’s faaat AL gore!” We both chanted comically in unison as the pads and toenails of her bare feet thudded rhythmically to the beat of the little after jingle playing over in our heads as she moseyed up to me. “Good to see you once again, sister.” She said, slapping paws with me in loving canine affection. “It’s been one hell of a long while.”