"The Petition", a short story, featuring Alie the Border Collie and Nick the Abyssinian
Alie, Hey you.
Me, Yes?
Alie, It's 10:30.
Me, Thank you.
Nick, Cut the nonsense, it's cookie time.
Me, Talk to your Mom.
Nick, She's in her office on the phone with a client.
Alie, You know, if we could vote life would be better.
Me, Yup. Sad but true. Let's get a cookie.