Responsibility

Greetings blog aficionados. Frodo here on this the 3rd Saturday in September- also known as Responsible Dog Ownership Day. A day to remind humans to care for their dogs – and to care for others by being responsible with their canine companion. For example- by not letting Fido run loose in the neighborhood and by cleaning up after one’s dog, one is helping others. One should also, of course, provide their dog with the obvious basics of life – such as food, water and veterinary care. As well as copious amounts of treats. Dogs should also be kindly trained to have manners around others. Not everyone enjoys a ricocheting canine – cute as he may be!

Frankly, it seems to me a bit odd that humans need to have a “day” for this. Should they not be responsible ALL the time? It’s actually a bit ridiculous when one thinks about it. Sort of like having a “Remember to Breathe Day.” Or “Eating is Good For You Day.” Or “Follow the Rules of the Road Day.” In my opinion, being a responsible pet owner is common sense. However, I understand that common sense is not always that common.

Meanwhile, our canine guests have returned to their home and we do miss them. The Imp and I were interested and polite in playing with our friends. We were always supervised with them because who knows WHAT chaos might have ensued had we been left to our own devices. The Coyote, as we well know, enjoys a good game of hump-a-thon, which can be a bit too much with some dogs. He means no harm – but they do not know it. So his interactions with our guests included a fence between them. Safety first!

We all enjoyed their company and hope to see them again soon.

Meanwhile, we continue in earnest to convert Alice into becoming a “dog” person. Now she does love all animals- she has just not had the pleasure of being owned by a canine. She has been witness to our most endearing traits – greeting her whenever she returns to a room, cleaning up any dropped crumbs, and my own ever-persistent “conversations” about life. I do believe we are winning her over.

Time to get the humans moving – it is our responsibility . Our morning walks are getting later and later – the sun is rising later each day. In the last few days we can definitely feel the change in the season- it is quite a bit cooler at night. And the daily leaf collection routine has begun. The vacuum must be used much more frequently. Honestly, it is my favorite time of the year. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the pumpkins outdoors. And the contest to see who can pee on them first. The Coyote remains the household champion. Ah the joys of autumn…

Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe.