**You are reading a re-post. This is from last August when I had maybe 6 followers. I am running low on energy & inspiration lately, so here you go!
Sometimes I can’t help but think there’s no greater indignity than standing out in the pouring rain holding an umbrella over one’s doggie while he has diarrhea.
I suppose many people would just let their doggies have diarrhea in the rain and not worry about it, but I felt bad for said doggie and moreover I just paid a small fortune for him to be groomed and bathed yesterday.
And then, of course, the resulting futility when one tries to scoop up the doggie diarrhea from the yard.
Why scoop, you may ask. Well, I have little children who like to frolic in the yard. And I think if someone stepped in doggie doo (fresh or otherwise), I’d feel compelled to throw away that tainted pair of shoes. So gross.
I often wonder what Monster, our mini poodle, thinks of me as I hover over him while he poops, checking my plastic bag for holes as I pull it over my hand. Surely he must imagine himself some sort of deity as I bow down to handle his droppings.
I also often wonder what the neighbors think of me…. do they peek out of their windows while I’m traipsing about in the yard with a handful of plastic bags, muttering curse words under my breath like some crazy lady?
I was one of those six and it was hilarious even then!!
Damn…We've been dating a long time!!
I think it's time for a ring or something
What you do is take the mutt to the neighbors yard. In a blind spot they can see you. That way you don't have to clean it up.
That just confirms it for me- I don't think I can ever have a dog.
Hilarious post!
I'm with Shell – confirmation on why I couldn't own a dog – and that was just the walking him in the rain part! When I dog sit for my sister I like to walk him to places nobody can see me so I don't have to pick up the poo.
You're so nice!! I can't say that I'd feel compelled to hold an umbrella over our dogs while they poop, but I also have to say I'm impressed your dog still went poop with you standing over him. I think our boys get a little gun shy. It really shows your bond of love, him pooping in front of you. Congrats.
Yeah, my little Chis would look at me like really? You really want me to poop with you hovering like that? Yeah, so not gonna happen Momma!
Oh I'm so glad I don't have a dog during times like these although I certainly wish our neighbors with dogs were as diligent as you when picking up after their own.
It reminds me of a post I did called "Poop Explosion." Sick dog and sick child on the same day. The things we have to do!
Why oh why do they diarrhea at the most inopportune times?!?!
I would think nothing of it…I live in Dog Land…people here revere their dogs more than their children..seriously!
If you and Lee get married, can I come hold the dog? Only thing is, I don't do poop. I make my husband pick it up. Must be why I usually have cats!
I agree that the poop totally needs to be scooped up…especially around the kiddies!!
Ah, yes. The picking up poop in the rain experience. At least it was your own yard. Try it sometime when walking your dog in the 'hood and feeling so horribly lost. And like a terrible neighbor. Oh, the fun of it! š
That's why I don't have a dog. Great visuals BTW!
I'm way behind on my reading my Bloggy friends. I've missed you so!
Leigh
and this would be one of the reasons I don't have a dog!
Been there many MANY times. Done that many MANY times.
Thanks for sharing this with those of us who weren't lucky enough to be following you in August.
Great post. Really makes you think.
I suppose you could consider yourself lucky it was the dog you were cleaning up after. My mother would have a doozie of a story for you about a particular child who pooped out on the front sidewalk one day. Not naming anyone though.
Good for you for scooping and even better in the rain!!! Not sure I could be that good!!
That's why I have little dogs and a fence…. my kids play out there but fortunately the only one who's ever ever ever stepped in poo is hubby!! hahahahaa figures.
congrats on building your following so quickly!!
we need to invent some sort of doggie vaccum or something like that for the loose ones..or maybe some kind of japanese toilet for dogs…im just saying..!!
LOL! I always wondered what the neighbors thought about me when I was following the pups to get their poo…at least they knew it wasn't mine who left the surprise they stepped in!
~WM
You repost and get 24 comments?! Now that is a bloggy compliment!
This just reinforces why I do not have a dog. Kid poo x2 is enough for me!
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I think only if you were naked would they think you were crazy…the women anyway. The men would be hoping your dog had the shits a whole lot more often!
That is freaking hilarious Erin! It's also the reason I will never own a dog. With 2 cats and an 18 month old I'm elbow deep in enough poop to keep me busy!
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Hi, Erin:
Some crazy lady!!! Ha, ha, ha. That is so funny. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Val
So what kind of ring are ya gonna get for Lee?? : )
Ugh. Doggie diarrhea. I know what you're talking about. Found it on the living room floor one morning. Thought it was fuzz. Went to pick it up…and I'll just stop there.
This is the exact reason why we do NOT have a dog!!!!! Eeewww!!
Ha! So funny and SO gross!!
Dog "doody" is my job. Not my favorite, but I wouldn't give up my dogs over it. I don't, however, go out with them when it's raining. Sassy won't go out in the rain anyway!
Very funny! Happy New Year.
Don't care how much it cost at the groomers I am NOT standing outside. with my dog. with an umbrella. in the rain. I let them go out unassisted and The Athlete can pick up the poop later. The girls will be old enough soon. Good times to come š
p.s. In LOVE with your post about traveling with kiddos. So been there and don't envy you. That gets better, too. I promise!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LMAO!! This was great!! I can just picture the entire scenario :O
this was a huge reason for the giving away of our dog. giant piles of man-sized shit in our front yard. many times a day. don't miss it. ever. found you through terra del sole. happy new year.
Yee Gads! I have a hard enough time cleaning up kidlet diarrhea.
Pray for freezing weather, it's much easier to pick up then. LOL you're crackin me up today, Keri