Tina Jordan: I've got no shortage of great dog stories from the NYT archives, folks. Another one of my favorites: the Jan. 7, 1911 piece about the famous author Jack London attending the birthday party of a cosseted pup named Fluffy Ruffles.

I've got no shortage of great dog stories from the NYT archives, folks. Another one of my favorites: the Jan. 7, 1911 piece about the famous author Jack London attending the birthday party of a cosseted pup named Fluffy Ruffles.

"London, the dog and other guests consumed lady fingers and lemonade with apparent relish," the paper reported.

Seventy-five people attended the soiree; "Fluffy Ruffles quickly devoured her share of the cake while at the table and howled for more."

The whole party sounds a bit rough to me.

No kidding.

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