Day 1180 Madness

 

I now understand why that bulldog was out to dinner the other night… after a long day of shopping, a dog’s gotta unwind! Seriously, folks—what the heck is happening with dogs in stores, restaurants, and all other public spaces?

Back in my day (if I can sound like an old lady for a moment), dogs played in backyards, chased squirrels and their own tails, and relaxed under a shady tree or napped inside their doghouses. These days, they’re everywhere! Inside carriages, shopping in grocery stores (gross!), meandering around boutiques and somehow, I doubt Fido is browsing for a new sweater.

Aren’t some people allergic to dogs? And what about the kids who are afraid of them? Rightly so, some of these dogs could tower over a toddler! Imagine walking into a shop and coming face to face with a canine that’s a foot taller than you.

Let’s be clear: I’m not a total dog hater. They’re just not my cup of tea. But I’ll admit, my frustration (and dislike)  is growing, mainly toward their owners. If you own a dog, please keep it to yourself for the sake of public sanity. Visit a dog park if Fido needs an afternoon out, or take a long walk with your pooch. I’ll go out on a limb and say we’ll all be much happier.

I don’t want to grab a shopping cart and place my groceries, or delicates, right where a dog’s butt has been. Gross. I’m smart enough to know I’m losing this battle, though. The world has gone mutt-crazy, with these bougie dogs that apparently need to shop, dine, and be everywhere people are. Ugh!

If you’re reading this and your dog is at home, in your backyard—thank you! If you want to take Fido to dinner, please make it a drive-thru.

At the end of the day, I miss the simple charm of dogs being dog...rolling in the grass, fetching sticks, and living their best dog lives. Let’s give them a bone and a little dignity, and the rest of us a rest from all the madness. 

“Anybody who hates children and dogs can’t be all bad.”

— W.C. Fields