Twain and the pooch

"I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the "lower animals" (so called) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me."

Mark Twain

 

 Cubby makes choices of where to walk- he chooses town most always. He is a social dog, loves people and the attention that he gets. Of course people are drawn to him, friendly little mop. He will look like a puppy all his days, small , cute, and joyful. When his humans said that he sleeps most of the day, they underestimated his vigor! Yesterday he did slow down a bit- he was tired but  insisted we go to all of the spots.

Owl in the pottery window. Owls have been a problem in Seattle park recently, people are advised to wear helmets due to some getting bonked hard on the head by protective owl mothers, talons are seriously dangerous. Hide your little dogs!

 

Garden shop looking autumnal and gorgeous as always. I discourage Cubby from going there to water the edges.The owners appreciate the consideration.

 

Headed home on the trail, every rock has at least a dozen dog messages- Every stone must be sniffed , stored to memory and dreamed about later. Legs twitching , little woofs squealed out in delight.  some call it dream rabbit chasing but it is all about pee.

That was the day, make chicken dinner for dog- look up a groomer , will call today. Cubby is sensitive but , Man, does he need some attention! They must use super allergenic product and can not use electric clippers because Cubby is a prince of the highest order. Generations of sensitive ancestors.