A TAIL OF TWO DOGGIES
Ever since fall fell last weekend we have witnessed an ever-changing weather situation. First it was clear and sunny, then sunny and chilly and as of today thunder, lightening, wind, tornadoes, hail, rain and wall-to-wall weather forecasts on the TV. And the prognosis is for four days of the same. Bad enough for us humans, but think of poor Mlle. Renee who has to rely on the back lawn for her potty spot.
Anyway at the mercy of the changing weather scenario, her recent life has become a tale of two doggies … one safe and content and the other upset and afraid.
The other day the temps dropped into the low 40s and I forgot the switch the furnace from AC to HEAT. I realized my error when I noticed Renee rolling herself in a tight little ball on the sofa. I got the sweater she usually sleeps on and covered her up.
Renee, who is not really into canine haberdashery, spent the rest of the evening snoozing as snug as a bug under the sweater.
The start of thunder, lightning and rain is another matter. Ever since last year’s tornado season she has been the lead dog for heading to a safe spot around here. If it’s just thunder and lightening she heads for the corner of my bedroom between the file cabinet and the wall. But if the weather alert radio goes off or she hears weatherman Mike Roberts on KSDK-TV discussing the current weather map …
Courtesy KSDK-TV
She heads for her special safe corner in the basement.
She usually tries to round me up to go into the basement with her … but if I’m too slow she runs down to her corner and barks for me to join her. She doesn’t realize that I have to gather up my cellphone, my folding chair, the flashlight, the portable radio, a bottle of water, my football helmet and the dog and people snacks.
If the current weather forecasts hold true, I’m afraid both of us are going to be slightly soggy and moldy before the week comes to a close
Posted on September 26, 2012, in LIVING WITH MLLE. RENEE and tagged a week of rain, cold, dry, HOT, rain, thunder and lightning. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
... a somewhat unknown or perhaps imaginary actor, writer, director, producer, photographer, friend, brother, uncle and all round good fellow that you really should get to know because he lives with that most glamorous fourpaw Mademoiselle Renee. (Mlle. Renee for short)
She may be anxious, but she’s a good companion. Without her, you might be tempted not to seek safe spots, or to be a little slower about it. Renee is a dog of good sense!
Yes, in addition to companion, she’s also my angel.
And that’s why she gets the burgers!
In her opinion, not often enough.