Will's Copy Center has had a succession of dog greeters over the years. Here is the current incumbent, Fox, who is still learning the job. We also fondly remember Milo and Franklin.
Fox
Fox is still a young guy, learning the job of copy center greeter.
Franklin, in his own words
- Will says I'm a cute little Chihuahua/Papillon mix dog - but I'm actually a Grizzly Shark! Please don't try to pet me or reach over the counter... 'cause if we're not old friends I'll probably bite you. I mean it! There are signs up about that so please do pay attention to them.
- I was brought here from Georgia by Kennebunk Rescue. I'm SO glad Will adopted me and I get to spend my days fiercely guarding the shop! That's why I'm sure my job here is to guard Will to the death, so please do pay attention to #1 above.
- Can you get on my good side so we can be friends? Sure! Just stop by regularly and bring me a treat each time. Hint, I like Milk Bones but don't like expensive "gourmet" bone shaped treats, peanut butter treats or "fake meat" things like those bacon flavor Beggin' Strips. I DO own the place and get treated like royalty, so it may be I'm fussy. Anyway, if you become a "treats person" over time I'll warm up to you and I'll be happy to see you!
- Young people, especially really young ones, scare me. A lot. They always want to come pet me, so please don't let them! After all, the only one that's supposed to be small around here is me...
- I'm friendlier outside the shop than in here where I'm on Guard Duty. If you invited me to your house I'd be asking for pets and food.
- I love to take long walks, even if the weather is terrible. You'll probably see me and Will out for walks on Main Street in the mornings, and after work!
- Fierce as I am, I actually have a lot of friends. I love everyone I met in the first 6 days I was here, and like other little dogs - especially chihuahua mix dogs. Even someone like me who's been to Dog Jail can have a happy life.
- Oh, I was named by a Customer here at the shop! My original name wasn't a good one so Will wanted to change it. On my second day here a customer looked over the counter and said "He looks like a Franklin." Now that's my name, after Benjamin Franklin, who was a printer... just like me!
- My best friend here in Kennebunk is Tom's dog Ryouki. She's the terrier you see riding around town on the back of a 3-wheeled bike when it's nice. SHE is friendly.
- Here's my final secret - I'm fiercer in the morning than in the afternoon. Toward the end of the day I mostly just want a nap. I deserve it after all, because I take care of the place so well!
Milo
We asked Milo to tell you the things about him everybody should know, this is what he said:
- I love it when the customers talk baby talk to me.
- I'll bark at you in the morning, but by the afternoon I'm too tired.
- Do you have any bacon? I like bacon.
- Sometimes little kids scare me, but in the end I like them if they are gentle.
- Will is the best person ever ... no, really, I mean EVER
- I once lived on the streets of Boston as a homeless dog, since then I've become Will's best friend and the Copy Center's official greeter!
- I like to be picked up, but being shaken scares me. So don't shake me, okay?
- My biggest secret is that I love doggie treats, but most of the fun is in guarding my treat! Don't be insulted if I don't eat what you give to me right away.
- If you bring other dogs to see me I get really happy! I like to meet new friends.
I'm happy wherever my daddy is, but I really do enjoy greeting new people and seeing all of the bustle out on the street through the big windows!
As the official greeter, my number one job is to greet everybody who comes into the shop! I love my job! Sometimes I get tired and have to take a break, just like any worker. If I don't greet you when you come in, please know that I like you even if I'm off taking one of my breaks.
I also like to play, especially tug of war with one of my favorite toys. I might ask you to play with me sometimes!