Ask Sherlick Hound
Dear Sherlick,
My Maw has been bugging me to write you. So, to get her off my tail I am finally sending this letter to you. Last year my sister, a Chihuahua named Sarah, escaped Grandmaw’s yard when we went over there for a vacation. It scared my Maw half to death and we can’t have that as she is our treat dispenser! We are going to Grandmaw’s again this year. How can we make sure she is safe and not running around Grandmaw’s neighborhood barking her fool head off?
Warm Regards, Zeus, Super Smart German Shepard Dog in Green River, WY
Howdy Super Smart GSD Zeus,
There are many things your Maw can do to help keep everyone happy and safe! Give her this list:
Always have Maw or Paw take a walk around Grandmaw’s yard to make sure there are no fence holes, gates open, or possible escape routes. Always, when in a yard that is not your own, tell Maw or Paw they have to go out with you; Bark that part extra loud!
Tell Maw to make sure you are wearing your necklace (or collar, the humans call it) with your ID on it. Your ID could be a tag with your name, Maw and Paw’s phone number, and your microchip number. If they can’t get it taken care of before the visit, tell them to mark their phone number on your collar with a Sharpie marker; Bark that part even louder.
Now, if your Grandpaw is like my Grandpaw he is going to sneak you human food under the table during dinner. Make sure you Bark “No” even louder to Grandpaw. An emergency visit to the Dogtor during a vacation spoils all the fun. So just Bark “No” on fatty cuts of meat, like turkey, ham, and lamb. Double No on meat, like turkey, ham, and lamb. Double No on cooked bones, altho raw bones are ok to munch on. And a “Heck No” Bark to deserts with raisins or grapes, cocoa, and chocolate. If he wants to get tipsy on spiked lemonade that’s his business; just make sure all alcohol is out of your reach.
Zeus, now that you have this list, hand it over to Maw and Paw to take care of. And keep an eye on your sister! I wish you a safe and Happy Vacation!
Happy Howlidays, and that’s the Poop Scoop, Sherlick Hound
Dear Mister Hound,
Hi my name is Koko and I am a very special (Maw says finicky) Siamese kitty, but I am so beautiful. I need to get birfday gifts for my silly brother, Cowboy, who is a Blue Heeler and my kitty sister, Lilly. I should probably get something for Maw and Paw too. I think they all should get a lump of coal! Did I mention to you how beautiful I am? I am so lovely to look at; some say I am a sight for sore eyes. I am working on being just as beautiful on the inside, as I am on the outside. So, what do I get for these peasants?
Out of Ideas, in Wright, WY
Hello, Lovely Koko,
What a beautiful name you have, you sound delightful! Could you send me a photograph? Um, let’s get back to your question. You could get them a new leash and matching collar set, with a new ID tag. Sounds like Cowboy works hard, on the ranch all day, maybe an orthopedic bed, so he could rest his old bones. Lilly, would also like a new bed, maybe one of those soft, fluffy ones, with calming Lavender in it. Your Maw, would love a bracelet with an “I’m a dog Mom” charm on it. Your Paw, would be proud to wear a pair of socks, with your photograph on them. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you get treats made in the USA, and stay away from rawhide bones. If you don’t know why, just google how rawhides are made, they won’t be safe for your brother.
Have a wonderful time celebrating special Birfday’s and Pawrents Days, Miss Koko!
Love Always, Sherlick Hound
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