Sen. Ted Kennedy and his dogs

I published this entry more than a year ago. But somebody found it in an Internet search today and left a comment, so I thought I'd repost it. Ted Kennedy may have not been your cup of tea politically (or he may have been) but he loved his dogs, and that's what this blog is all about...

When Sen Ted Kennedy left the hospital today, along with his family members, he was greeted by his two dogs, Sunny and Splash.  And as soon as he arrived at his home, the first thing he did was take them out.

Along the way, he could be seen waving to nearby motorists from the front passenger seat of his SUV. He took a walk on the beach with his two Portuguese Water Dogs as soon as he arrived.

"Good to be back home," he told waiting reporters before heading off for a sail on his sloop, "Mya."

A story that ran a couple of years ago in the Washingtonian described what its like being the pets of one of the most powerful men in the country.

Senator Ted Kennedy's dogs, Sunny and Splash, have quite a life. They wander the halls of Congress most days, spend summers on Cape Cod, and play ball with one of the country's most powerful senators.

The Portuguese water dogs each have their own talents: Splash is the faster runner, while Sunny, pictured here, is a stronger swimmer.

"She can stay in the water longer than you can walk," the senator says.

The dogs often can be found under the senator's desk. Sunny mainly sleeps, although both dogs have been present at many important meetings.