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After only 6 months of thought, I finally got a dog. Sort of.
Although she's not technically "mine", I'm currently looking after a little wiener dog from a rescue organization in Budapest for the next 3 months. So it's the same thing for now... I finally have a pooch to call my own.The critter's original name was Noemi but since that's a) awkward to say/sounds like a grandma name and b) sounds like we're saying no all the time, we changed it to Nelly. My dad thinks it's a terrible dog name but don't hate.
Obviously I am loving every minute of taking care of the little friend but there are a few bits of information that would've been useful before agreeing to take care of her.
First off, I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment building so taking her out is a delight. Yes, obviously, I knew this before. What I did NOT know what that wiener dogs aren't supposed to walk up or down stairs since it's bad for their backs... So approximately 58 times per day I can be seen carrying this 15 lb. dog up and down multiple flights of stairs. A little bit ridiculous. She also isn't supposed to jump on or off of anything, which is also a bit difficult seeing as how dogs jump on stuff. Again, I knew this. What I didn't know is this dog shows absolutely no remorse whatsoever when reprimanded. Obviously I don't hit her or anything but a stern 'no' does absolutely nothing to dissuade her. She's the only dog I've ever seen whose tail wags harder while being scolded. Good thing she's cute.
I truly believe pet stories are second only to people describing last night's dream in detail on the How-Little-The-Listener-Cares scale so I'll stop soon. But I gotta say, as much as I love Nelly, sometimes find it hard to believe I sort of own a wiener dog. I've always thought they were a bit of a joke of a creature. Like God got bored and threw a rat snout on a badger body, added some floppy ears and called it a dachshund. Every time I look at her I think of that old Simpsons episode with Poochie. Finally, this is neither here nor there, but I was also feeding her a piece of hot dog the other day and just had to take a moment to laugh. I mean it was a wiener dog eating a - ah, forget it.
Behold:
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5 comments:
I looooove her!! :) I think weinies are so funny looking that they are adorable!
Awwwwwww, shes so cute Coco, and I love the name! Our mini dachi was such a blast, she was a little too much dog for us so we did give her up to the sweetest family who still have her and love her, but they are the funniest quirky dogs! She looks like he is in good shape for a dachy, nice belly, and longer legs! I would love to see you and Ian taking her for a walk, me and Jordan are short and people always stop just cause they are such funny little things! How fun!
Haha, this is so hilarious and cute! I feel your pain with the three levels. We were in a third level condo when we got our pug. Let me tell you going up and down those stairs in mid-winter was a real treat! I have never so appreciated living in a house right now for that reason. You guys are just going to love having her around! Makes TV obsolete.
How could anyone resist those EYES?!
ah!!! what a cutie!! i don't even really like the look of wiener dogs..but she is actually really cute. haha I would love to see you carrying her up and down the stairs all the time. i didn't know that either. weird...and jumping off things? so fragile! good lukc! look forward to hilarious stories
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