So I freaked out a little when the dogs were gone yesterday. It was definitely less of a freakout than last time, but a freakout nonetheless. This time I kind of took the position that if they want to dig out of the yard and run around, then so be it. They'll see soon enough it's not all it's cracked out to be. And I did like the idea that I might have grass again with the dogs gone. ;o)
The plan this morning was to make up some flyers to distribute. Thankfully, I didn't get that far. Chris and I were in the kitchen when we saw Athena hanging out outside the door. We had a beautiful reunion and then Chris and I went walking around outside looking for Capone. No luck. So I feed Athena and then Chris and I sit down on the couch for Chris to eat his cereal. Then...THEN...Chris jumps up, runs out of the door, yells 'Pony!' and Capone comes running inside! I couldn't believe it!
So yeah, they're back home. Athena ate, but Capone has no interest. They both drank a ton. They both are really tired and Athena looks sore (she has arthritis and hip dysplasia) and has a hard time moving around. Capone apparently had a run in with something. The side of his face is all swollen and has dried blood on it. His legs have dried blood drips all over them and his left front leg has a huge scrape running down it.
I called all of the vets in town and left messages that they were gone and one lady called me back this morning and said the white dog was at her house yesterday. I don't think it was them though because the lady was all the way in Cullowhee & she said the rottweiler wasn't around.
I don't have them wear collars because I'm afraid they're going to choke each other, but I think it's worth the risk considering they like to try to get out. I do have an electric fence (in addition to the privacy fence) but I haven't been using it because the batteries in their collars are dead.
So I have two major to-dos on my list: get collars (to put ID on) & get batteries for their electric fence collars.
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