So two new dogs came into our family about a month ago -- Jesse and Watson. And they are just terrific, and so cute, and they add a warmth to our home that we've been missing since our round mound of hound Toby died, blah, blah, blah.
But I show a photo of Jesse licking his butt to accompany the fabulous news that they came to us with love to spare, and they also came to us with multiple intestinal parasites. Yes, they did. (I can't say "no shit," because it would be a lie. Heh.)
Let's all take a moment to meditate on all the meanings of this information. Among other things it means that these dogs have no "regular" intestinal function, and thus there is no way of predicting a "good" time of day to, let's say, "meet their needs" with a nice walk. Am I being too discreet? They shit everywhere, people.
This also means that they must eat a specialized diet, take specialized drugs, and receive a specialized supplement "to enhance digestive health." And by specialized I think we all know that I mean, "oh my God, it costs what?"It also involves the most dreaded two words ever uttered by a veterinarian: stool samples. Lots and lots of stool samples.
OK, so here's what I know about these dogs:
They are rescues -- picked up in North Carolina while they were in the middle of a crime spree; no one knows how long they had been on the lam.
They are mixed breed mutts -- but both clearly have more than a little hound in 'em -- because they lead with their noses, and will eat anything.
What do I mean by anything? Oh, let's see: Pencils. Dish towels. Cough drops and the accompanying wrappers. Paper towels. Cat food, obviously. Mulch. The shit of other dogs. Tampons. Shall I continue?
They are heartbreakingly eager to please -- and starved for affection.
And they would love to be best, best friends with our two cats -- who hate them. Here Jake has found a perch as close to the ceiling as he can possibly get; from here he plans to use a sniper rifle to take out the dogs. Please note my fabulous Jane Austen action figure, because I am who I am.
Phantom is too much of a lady to participate in the killing spree, but I think she paid for the gun.
I have to admit they're pretty awesome, for hounds from hell. I just hope we all survive!
I don't know whether I should laugh, but I am! You're so funny! I do feel sorry for all the mess (organic and otherwise) that you have to clean up.
ReplyDeleteRescue dogs are the best, in my opinion. Our dog, Molly, came from a local shelter and she was the sweetest, most even tempered dog. I loved her to pieces. She was a mixed breed, too. She died five years ago at the ripe old age of 17.
Give the pups a pat on the head for me! I would have said a hug, but with the parasites, I think a pat will have to do!
Adorable. --christine
ReplyDeleteTall boy here -- I felt bad for cursing in a comment on another post...and then I read this and realized all was well.
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