Those ‘why bother?’ moments 2012/02/13 at 11:54 am
Do you just get those days with your animals when you wonder why you bother? The other day I looked my dogs and figured it was time for a bath. So once I lured them into the bathroom I lifted them into the bath (yes lifted!). My dogs love water but the second you actually put them anywhere near a bath, thats a different story. The furlong face is so funny you cant help but smile!
Anyway I started to wash them with our nice oatmeal shampoo, and the dogs came out the other end relatively dry, just a few shakes for fun. Once out they were dried down, which they absolutely love, and, hey presto, I have two great-looking dogs.
In order to make sure they are nice and dry I thought Id take them out for a walk down the road – a nice rural road in South Auckland. They love it here and down the end is an off-lead area so I let them loose and go for it. Unfortunately for me I didnt spot the gross cowpat on the ground, which they proceeded to roll around in. This was literally half an hour after washing them down and making them sparkly clean. I could have screamed – oh my goodness.
So back home it was, and guess what? Yes, they went back for a bath but this time they got a spray with the outdoor hose as I wasnt going to get the smell of cow poo in my house. Next time Ill have to keep a better eye out.
Is there something youve done with your animals only to have it turned upside down a few minutes later?
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