Photo by Elizabeth Halt
Photo by Elizabeth Halt

if i were going to write a dog book

July 24, 2013

once upon a time, i told you that if i were going to write a dog book, the dog book i’d want to write would be: “the things no one tells you about having a dog (& if they did, you wouldn’t believe them anyway)”.

well, here is another entry.

i was lying in bed one night, quietly reflecting on my day before i went to sleep. atlas’s butt was by my head. (who knows why. possibly because he likes to arrange himself at odd angles. possibly because he was asleep on the bed and i didn’t have the heart to make him move so i squeezed myself into the tiny space that was left.)

i was nearing slumber when atlas farted. did i mention that his butt was by my head?

the thing people do not tell you about having a dog is that after years of living with one, you will just smile at your beloved silly dog and try not to breathe through your nose and go back to your quiet reflection.

7 comments... (add a comment)

  1. HILARIOUS… Life with a dog, priceless. ;o) ((HUGS))

  2. Every night, while watching our favorite programs, Bailey lays next to me on the sofa, fully on her back, paws up, expecting (and getting) petting and belly rubs, farting away and yes, we just turn our heads and laugh…And yes, also – it did take me by surprise that dogs farted… who knew?? Gotta love em!

  3. Helen

    ahh, the perks of life with a cat. kia has never done this to me:)

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