We are a commune of inquiring, skeptical, politically centrist, capitalist, anglophile, traditionalist New England Yankee humans, humanoids, and animals with many interests beyond and above politics. Each of us has had a high-school education (or GED), but all had ADD so didn't pay attention very well, especially the dogs. Each one of us does "try my best to be just like I am," and none of us enjoys working for others, including for Maggie, from whom we receive neither a nickel nor a dime. Freedom from nags, cranks, government, do-gooders, control-freaks and idiots is all that we ask for.
It looks too real. I can't believe it's stuffed, but I'll take your word for it!
(Brings to mind the classic scene from National Lampoon's Vacation, where Chevy Chase forgot the dog was tied to his bumper and the cop pulled him over because he was dragging an empty leash. "Poor little guy... sniff...")