KEMO SABE AND NAPOLEON

I loved The Lone Ranger. The Masked Man and of course his sidekick, Tonto.

I also loved the Orwell novel Animal Farm. Napoleon and Boxer and Squealer. I loved how ruthless Napoleon took control.

The Lone Ranger and Napoleon had one thing in common: devote followers. Although The Masked Man had only one, he like Napoleon's followers thought he could do no wrong. "Napoleon is always right." That was the motto of the animals after the revolution.

Just imagine if one person in the world thought you were always right. Always.

But as Napoleon usurped his power, The Lone Ranger never did. He was Kemo Sabe, but he respected Tonto and would have died for him. Loyalty was a two way street with him.

I think that's why we love pets. They are so loyal. They think we can do no wrong. They are forgiving even if we forget to walk or even feed them. Unconditional love is hard to come by.

I think I'll name my next dog Sabe. In Spanish, it means I know. Kemo is not a Spanish word, but it must mean friend in Jay Silverheels' language.