An Unexpected Houseguest
My wife wants a second dog so bad I swear that she made one real and found it running around Eastern Avenue tonight. Because it was so small, so vulnerable looking, and so prone to marking everything it saw with a lil’ shot o’ pee, she brought it home.
I’m glad I’ve been watching so many episodes of The Dog Whisperer, because I felt like I knew just what to do to get the dog to respect me and follow my directions almost immediately. That will be good for the night, or at least until the Humane Society opens at noon tomorrow.
I hope you get reunited with your owner in the near future, little guy. In the meantime, steer clear of Parker and please don’t crap on the dining room rug.
UPDATE: Little dog barfs on dining room rug. Parker attempts to eat it. I have to wonder, with over 1600 square feet of hardwood flooring, why does everything have to go on the rug?
UPDATE 2: As much of an annoyance the little guy was (making noises all night, keeping Marie up so late that she feels ill today and is trying to catch up on sleep by power-napping), I was sort of sad when he left. This little life-form comes into your life, you share a few moments, and then it’s gone in the blink of an eye.
We did the best thing we knew how and took him to the Humane Society. Poor guy didn’t have any tags on, and also didn’t have a microchip, so he truly is lost. Unless the rightful owners claim him in a few days, he’ll be put up for adoption. Wherever he goes, I’m sure he’ll be fine. His fate has to be better than wandering around on Eastern Avenue. Be well, little one.
Today was Parker’s day to go to the vet. Because of the Humane Society checking for microchips, we decided to ask about a chip for Parker, and they gave him a chip just like that. It’s that easy. Apparently, many police (and the Humane Society, obviously) have some sort of chip detector to help instantly identify pets. I feel a little better about Parker now that he has one.
UPDATE 3: Pictures of “Sparkles”! He looks more like Gene Simmons in the picture above, but there’s more, and cuter, pics of him now on flickr. Marie put up a set of pics here.
It’s almost like that time I moved in and crapped on your rug. Remember that?
# Mon, April 10 2006 @ 9:54 pm (2 years, 7 months ago)
We are NOT keeping this dog or getting another dog for that matter. I’m so over the two dog thing - its not even funny. This was a definite sign from the universe…
# Tue, April 11 2006 @ 5:27 am (2 years, 7 months ago)
Dan, if you had crapped on my rug, I would not have taken you to the Humane Society. I would have escorted you to the Inhumane Society, which is located behind my garage, and involves a big lead pipe.
I might have to reconsider inviting you to any party we (might) throw this Spring. I’m a little worried about what happens when you get a few cold ones in you.
# Tue, April 11 2006 @ 4:00 pm (2 years, 7 months ago)