Steve and I met Beth, in town from Virginia, for dinner tonight. As usual when we left we told the White Dog Army where we were going and promised a special treat when we returned. Since it was a"school night," (Steve has to be into work early tomorrow) we told them it would not be a late outing.
When we walked in the door, Steve greeted each member of the Army and cupped Tizenegy's head. In response to White Dog's comment, he said to his boy, "Go wait for me on your bed. Let me clean up your spots and then you and I can have a little special time. What do you say?" Tiz excitedly scampered off and then back to Steve's side three times before our OCD baby actually sat wagging on his bed. Steve did what was needed as he called out encouragement to Tiz.
A few minutes later Steve walked into the office. "OK Buddy, here I am!" He looked to the corner and this is what he saw:
Quietly, Steve backed out of the room and went out to the kitchen to prepare dog dinners. Steve fretted about his unkept promise but Pearly reassured him. "Don't worry, dad, as soon as he hears kibble hitting bowls he will be out." And sure enough...
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Oh Tiz...what a sweet old man
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