I Need A Cheap Lawyer And, I Got A Lhasa Apso Dog. Totally Related.
I need a cheap lawyer. I’m probably getting divorced. By morning, when Grandpa comes home from his 72 hour shift saving lives at the fire department, he’s either going to kill me or divorce me. I’ll know for sure then. But if I lived in Vegas, I’d put $100 on red. Wait, I do live in Vegas. It’s a good bet!
Let’s back the truck up for a second. Remember when I told you we had to put my beautiful, sweet Jaden (1st and best service dog ever) down last month after having her for nearly 15 years? Well, we were quite poopy as you can expect. But what I didn’t quite expect was that Harris (2nd best service dog ever) would stay poopy. Like, a big poopy depression commercial right in my family room. Only for dogs. Not people laying on the couch in their jammies. He doesn’t wear jammies. (You people really must stop the madness that is dressing up your animals. They look redonkulous. And will eventually get depressed. And you will call me and say I need a cheap lawyer, too. If they don’t sue you for public humiliation, I will)
We tried everything. New toys, extra fun exercise, begging, pleading… Have you ever begged a dog to stop being poopy?
Me – Harris, we all miss Jaden, she was awesome. But this is the circle of life. She would want us to move on. Be happy. Chase tennis balls. Not lay around in hypothetical jammies and be depressed all day.
Harris – Well, you don’t chase tennis balls. And, you do lay around in jammies all day. You told me clothes are bullshit. And if you can, I can. Just be glad I’m only acting poopy all over the house and not actually pooping all over the house. Because that’s a whole bunch of poopy going on and I may be depressed but I can’t lose my job.
Me – Harris, let’s talk about this. I want to help you. What can we do to help you?
Harris – I want a pony.
Me – You can’t have a pony. We have no place to put it. And, have you seen their poopy mess?? I’m not cleaning that. No. How about a nice new squeaky toy?
Harris – Ok then. I want a puppy. I need a friend who speaks my language. You’re great and all. I love working with ya. You give good belly rubs and can throw a tennis ball like a pro. But let’s face it. You don’t let me smell your butt. You don’t roll in the dirt with me. It’s just not the same. I. WANT. A. PUPPY!
Me – ….. crickets …..
So, after 2 months of watch poopy dog mope around the house, I broke down. I looked on Craigslist. And don’t go sending hate mail about ‘backyard’ breeders and going to the pound and bla bla bla. I know this. But, because Harris is a service dog, I have to know the who’s, what’s, where’s about a new dog and it’s owners. So, I get a pass. Otherwise, you should totally get a rescue and never go to a pet store. Besides, the dog that’s causing the whole ‘I need a cheap lawyer’ thing was going to the pound the next day if I didn’t take him. So, it worked out.
Except for me. Because while Harris is all happy now. Grandpa is kinda pissed. Another dog means more vet bills. Another dog means more dog food. And poop. 2 dogs pooping in the yard he has to clean up. And, of course the Lhasa Apso I got doesn’t look like that one ^^ up there. He looks like this.
Messy Lhasa Apso dog also needs to go to the groomer. And a good diet.
And I need a cheap lawyer. But I scored a super sweet mop!
So what is the new puppy’s name?
Bugsy!! And.. while I prefer Ewok, Gizmo… something fitting of that sweet face – or just plain old Mop even, someone else named him as a pup 4 years ago. So… Bugsy it is
Did you ever get him groomed?
I’m so happy for Harris that he has a new pal…SO CUTE!!! Did you name him yet???
See above! What do you think? Bugsy or change it?
Awww, cute! What’s he going to be for Halloween?? lol
A mop!!
Adorable. No such thing as a cheap lawyer.
Congrats on the new addition. I do know a lawyer but if he was cheap then I would have to pan handle on the streets!
Aww congrats on the new fur baby.
Awwww…you got a new one!!!! I’m glad Harris is happier…
Me too!! Poopy dog is not a good look!
What a cutie!! Also I love your writing style. This was enjoyable to read
Thanks Kara!!
You can come back anytime!!
We got a new puppy too! Your’s is sooo cute!
Did you get a mop too Ash??
NOW THAT WAS FUNNY–not the part about losing your first best ever service doggie–so sorry about that–but the rest of it!! VERY FUNNY!! congrats–really enjoyed reading your post and want to know what the new puppy’s name is Equire–perhaps??? LOL good luck!
Oh now there’s a good choice for names!! BTW – I think I’m in the clear with the lawyer thing too!!
So funny and sweet! He is adorable by the way!
Awww, that is so sweet! My sister dog sat for a weekend last month and her dog moped around for DAYS after the other puppy went home!
2 words… POUND PUPPY!!
Love your new addition!
What a cutie!
Well really, only 2 dogs isn’t so bad. I remember once you having about 14 puppies and 4?? grown dogs all at the same time. Grandpa didn’t leave ya then
We did have 4 dogs back when we lived in ‘the big house’!! 1 was Jaden… 2 were ‘kids pets’ and the St Bernard who popped out 16 (yes, 16, not 14) puppies WAS GRANDPA’S DOG!!!! He couldn’t lay that one on me LOL… that was fun though, huh??
JAHAJA The first pic makes me sing “He’s a Tramp”- remember the sassy sophisticated pup in Lady & the Tramp? The last pic makes me sing “That’s why the lady is a tramp.” Heje figures the last one would be yours. ; ) BB2U
But of course!!
Isn’t it incredible how attached dogs can get to one another? My mother in law had 2 dogs for 10+ years and one of them died about a year and a half ago and the other one STILL is depressed. She has gained a ton of weight because she just lays around she really only gets up to bark if someone is at the door, to eat and to go outside to use the bathroom but then she wants right back in the second she’s done. Its crazy.
Exactly!! That’s what Harris was doing when he wasn’t playing ‘service dog’ when I went out. It was awful… Now, he’s got a butt sniffing, dirt rolling bud. All is right with the world.
Aw – congrats on the new pup. I’m sure he’ll bring you many years of laughter AND tears
Yes, be sure before you hit the groomer to use the mop head to its full advantage. What a cute new poopy family member!
He just walks around and instantly sweeps up the floor! Kind of a time saver!
What a cutie! My in-laws have a Lhasa Apso named Chanel. They just recently took her to the groomer for a haircut and we were all teasing that she now has a mullet. She is spoiled rotten. Enjoy your new addition.
We’re think maybe a Mohawk??
at least a dog you can keep!
Awww, but he looks so happy. I think you made the right choice, even if it all ends in divorce, lol. So I don’t know if they have these services out East here or not, but I have a friend who lives in Vegas too and she actually pays someone to come to her house a few times a week and clean up her yard. Not sure where you find out about a service like that or what it would run you. She ain’t rich so maybe you can try that for getting your husband out of the yard clean up. My friend did it because her husband wasn’t doing a good enough job I guess
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They do have those out here!! I thought it was hilarious! I mean, how hoity toity do you have to be if you’re able bodied and can just scoop it yourself?? Sorry friend who lives here in Vegas who does that… LOL
No, we’re too cheap to pay for that. Botox & wine.. that’s where we (me) splurge!
So glad to hear that Harris got a friend! Sorry for the hubby have to clean up more poopy!!
Me too! Ok a little… maybe…
ROFL At least Harris is happy!
too funny
Thanks for sharing
LOL hilarious
aww what a cutie. I’m sure Grandpa will come around soon with that cute smile.
This would be me as well, i have a habit of bringing animals home and at one point i had 10 dogs and a goat ( we live in the city) but your baby is sooo cute he cant get mad
Aww no diet! Hes so fat, and huggable, lol. I had a shitzu/pomerian mix growing up, and I loved her so much. She always looked shaggy tho, but we didn’t care. My doggy is going on 12, and it saddens me, Ima be extra poopy too.
Great post! All dogs need a friend, another dog I mean.
I was wondering about the comment you left on my post about having 2 dogs and a cat. I figured I just missed that there was a cat in your household but was scratching my head about the extra dog. Now it all makes sense. Welcome home sweet baby. I am sure once the new baby is a little more groomed and properly fed Grandpa Juice will fall in love.
Poor Harris. Hope his new friend helps him get over the loss of his long time companion. It is often hard for a dog to get over the loss of a long time companion if they don’t see it all happen. They don’t really understand how one minute the sick companion left with you and then you come back sad but the companion doesn’t. Glad you got him a new friend. Hope everything works out.
I think it’s great that Harris is happy now. But, it would have been so cool if he had gotten the pony. Ponies are super cool!!
hahaha, you’re so funny! Now that was a poopy story…lol. Loved it and the little doggie. I’m with Grandpa however, we have 1 pomeranian and 2 cats and they keep me on my toes. Sometimes, worse than having toddlers running around the house. Especially the kitten…whew! And litter boxes, changing them 2-3 times a day. So much work. They are my daughters animals but I do the work while she is at work, along with having my granddson before and after school.
love your style!
love your puppies!
Thank you for sharing in an open sincere way!
You Rock!
Always fun to read your life experiences with your twist of humor! Cute dog!
Did he ever get a cut? Lol
Awwww, he’s cute…Grandpa will get over it. What a loveable face!
Craigs List isn’t a bad way to get a dog. You’re still getting an unwanted pet and rescuing it from someone that either doesn’t want or can’t keep it. I’m glad you have a new addition to your home. I have 2 dogs, Abbott the pug and Jasmine the Bichon Frise. Jasmine loves Abbott so much that if he’s gone for even 5 minutes, she howls. I hate to think what would happen if anything happened to him and he was gone forever.
Lhasa Apsos are very loyal dogs, I’m glad you saved him from the pound.
Awwwwww so glad Harris has a friend now
Having somebody to play with cures all sadness
Oh my gosh, I love Lhasa Apsos!!!
Did you ever take him to the groomers? I want to see an updated pic!
I am soo happy you got Harris a little buddy and honestly your story made me smile and laugh and of course everyone in the house is looking at me like I am insane but its all good Thank You!!!
hehe I loved the way you told this story!! And I love your new fur baby!
LOL! Such a cute story and I have done the same thing to my husband! Turned out to be the best little dog ever!
Aaawww!! I think he is absolutely adorable! I too love animals and am a risk taker when it comes to getting them. I have brought in so many animals over the years it’s ridiculous and each and every time it has come as a surprise to my husband.. Easier to ask for forgiveness…
Congrats on the new member of the family. How’s it working out? I know how it us when on dies and the ones left behind really do mourn.
What a sweet addition to the fam! He is soooo cute, as is! We don’t know my dog Spike’s dog, since Spike doesn’t speak English. So we call puppy “Spike’s Dog.”
Dogs need canine buddies. We went through a similar thing when one dog passed leaving the other one lonely. Only my dogs are big (pit/pointer and the newer is black lab/shepherd). I’m sure your hubby has gotten over the new addition by now. I hope. Thanks for sharing this in the GRAND Social.