Then I see a yard with lots of the signs and a large wire crate and people milling about and sure enough the puppies are there and the signs seemed to have worked.
Now, I don't claim to have made all the best dog decisions ever. On the contrary, I acquired Biscuit less than a week after Red died. And Scout's attempt to get a dog resulted in a trip to "urgent care" for me. (Right across the street from the pharmacy near the puppy signs!) Still and all, though the yard sign technique seemed to be working, I can't help but think that people looking at those puppies may make a decision they'll not be happy with long term.
Biscuit and Scout were happy to see me when I got home and even obliged for a little picture taking moment.
*Picture behavior achieved through bribes of cookies
I suppose I shouldn't judge, because however we acquire our animal companions (aka pets), they love us. But professionally printed puppy signs? I'm not so sure.
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What's this? Bribing a dog to behave as desired? I don't understand. ;p
Cookies rock, though not as much as adorable puppy pictures.
LOL, are there really that many layers between good and not so good dog decisions? just read about your Scout, too funny we have a jack russell/chihuahua (jackahuahua ;)) mix named Scout after the Harper Lee character as well!
we are always amazed and pleased with ourselves when we may happen upon one of these 'adoption' events held by the local kennels...and we go home withOUT a new pet.
whew.
SoCal never ceases to amaze me. Last time I was in L.A., I sat in the car of someone who had monogrammed floor mats.
SUCH BEAUTIFUL, PRECIOUS DOGGIES!!!
I'm not sure the professionally printed nature of the signs is the worst omen here, but I have come to believe that sound judgment—in all decision-making really, but in choosing animal companions particularly—will be richly rewarded.
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