View From The paw-Friday Note-I Want a Raincoat and Boots!

[Margo@MomOpinionMatters]

I want a raincoat and boots!

Very few times do I admit that humans have it better than we do, but when it comes to rain, they do!

My owner mom finally took me for a walk in the park this morning when it wasn’t raining hard. We saw a mother with her two small children walking in front of us. The little boy and girl were laughing and splashing in every puddle they could find. They jumped in them. They kicked the water. They raced around trying to find the biggest ones.

Now think for a moment when we do that. I have been in the park when fellow canines have made a beeline for the puddle down the hill. Owner Moms start screaming! Max, NO! Darbie, NO! NO!! NO!!! They look utterly frustrated with the idea that as soon as they get home they are going to have to spend a lot of time cleaning us off. And we have 4 paws, not 2 feet!!! They do everything in their power NOT to walk where the puddles are. They think they can fool us. Boy, is that a losing battle!

 Anyway, I see this little girl and little boy, all covered up with raincoats, and boots having a wonderful time and their mom is laughing! She is actually laughing! I have never seen an Owner Mom laugh when one of us wants to sit down in the water!

I have to say I wish we could play like that and have our owner Moms laughing instead of screaming.

I know there are raincoats and boots for dogs. I have heard of them. But, they are NOT meant to let us have fun. They are only meant to protect us and keep us clean. Imagine any Owner Mom dressing us saying-

Okay, you are now ready to go play in the water!!!!!

Never!

So, little humans have it better when it comes to rain. And since we have had so much rain, I began to imagine being a little being. When I start dreaming of being a little being under any circumstances, I know I'm in trouble, being stuck indoors is beginning to get to me and I am losing my canine mind!

I know some of you have actual flooding. I have seen pictures. Stay safe, but maybe you can get some of those tall boots I see humans wearing on television! For the rest of you, have a splash in the puddles kind of weekend! I’m going to! Shhh. Don’t tell my owner Mom but I have scoped out where all the best puddles are.
Love,
Tonka
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