I have been cooped up inside for days due to my least favorite weather ever: rain. Then yesterday, the sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky!
I got dressed in my classic yellow harness and stood by the door to the garage impatiently since my mom's car is in there. Instead, we left through the front door and I realized, of course! We were taking dad's car. I put my paws on the door to signal that I was ready for a ride but my mom led me down the driveway and we headed to the park. I guess since dad was at the Pirates game we weren't taking his car either.
Ugh, walks on a leash. Let me tell you, not my favorite. I just want to go at my own pace. Maybe I want to sniff a rotten pile of leaves or chase a bird but no - we have to walk at a constant pace. No one understands me.
Eventually, we arrived at the park! My favorite! At the entrance to the park is a huge grassy hill - prime running territory - and I sprinted in huge circles as fast as I could. When you come visit, I'll take you there.
The rest of the walk was pretty standard until I saw something I will never forget: a pug with a cat's tail!
Now, I don't know if you can imagine this:
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| Cat tail |
on this: |
| Pug |
but it is not a good look.
In case you're having trouble with that, I had my human put together this for you:
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| Can you look away? Probably not. |
I just...couldn't look away. I mean, I know humans say it's rude to stare or whatever, but isn't staring like, the sincerest form of flattery or something? So I had my mom do some research for my because typing is not my strength (who do you think types these posts up for me) and I found out something so sad: many dogs suffer from Cat-Tail Syndrome (also known as Limber Tail Syndrome, Cold Water Tail, Broken Tail, Dead Tail or Broken Wag - thanks Wikipedia!) It comes from lots of swimming or working too hard.
Luckily, terriers aren't really at risk (phew!) and you're at the least risk because of your chic tail (docked tails FTW!) but warn your friends and acquaintances to build their stamina before a long day of hunting or swimming.
Anyways, here are some more pictures of CTS:
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| Just no. |
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| Limp tail. |
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| So sad. |
This has been a Puppy Service Announcement.
Love Always,
Lucy
