Our family had recently added Min Pins (Miniature Pinschers) to our pet collection. Both of my daughters, daughter-in-law, and I have each adopted one from the same litter.
Mine is named Pinchetta Loise. My husband has wanted one for 10 years, so I felt it was his call to name her. It took some getting used to on my part, but it now seems to fit her quite well.
I have to confess I am a “big dog” kind of gal and one of those people who wonders in amazement at individuals who dote over their tiny dogs as they dress them in their cute sweaters while thinking to myself, “What is wrong with those people? Maybe they were never able to have children? Am I missing something here?”
As it turns out, I was missing something, but now I get it! I love my Min Pin!
I couldn’t part with her the first week, so when my 10 year-old granddaughter wanted to thrift shop with me, along came Pinchetta, all tucked neatly into my crotchet bag with her ultra-cute black and lime green harness sporting little polka dots!
We were browsing a local thrift store, when after a few minutes an elderly woman (who was obviously an employee) approaches me and asks in a somewhat concerned whisper voice, “Excuse me ma’am - is your animal a special needs pet? “
Of course my first thought is, “Are you kidding? What a jokester.” right? So I played the little game and answered back, “Yes, she is.”
The woman then asked, “Well, what does she do?”
“She keeps me calm when I run into rude, obnoxious people so that I don’t slap them around,” I replied calmly.
“Oh,” she replied “Then you need to get her a special needs tag.” And then walked away.
My conscience got the better of me after I realized she was serious, so I spoke loudly back to her, “Ma’am! I was just joking!”
She then quickly kicked all three of us out the door!
Where do you get those special need tags?
LOL Great!
ReplyDeleteIt was hard to see where this was going but it just slaps you with hilarity at the very end.
ReplyDeleteThis was great :) I so wish I could have been in the store over hearing that one!!!! Haaaaa Diane you are a "scream" cant wait for the nx blog
DeleteI love you so much Diane hahahah, There was a girl who really had a dog so that that didn't happen in high school she was Turrets and ADD. SOOO I say go for it be special needs!
ReplyDeleteOh too funny! The dogs are adorable
ReplyDeleteThere is a form online....of course I (a non-pet owner) would know right? LOL But it just so happens I helped a "friend" a couple years ago obtain one and fill it out. If the dog does indeed calm you, or soothe you or even keep you from having anxiety attacks, it can be called a special needs dog. If it adds laughter to your life, again, it can be a special needs dog. Get this, you need a Dr. to ok it for you. That is actually the easiest part. HAHA So to aide your search, here is the info and the website: http://www.naservicedogs.org/certification/certification.htm
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Thanyou everyone for taking time to read my blog! And thanks Janel for the info, I am sure it will come in handy!!! I will be posting a new recipe soon, so stay tuned everyone!!
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