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My friend, the red squirrel
I noticed earlier that my red squirrel has discovered my car. I don’t think that’s a good thing. He has been scurrying around the driveway, picking up bits of I-don’t-know-what to nibble on and then scampers back to perch on top of a wheel. Periodically he disappears and then jumps down onto the top of the wheel and down to the ground again. Which leads me to think he’s found a place in the car somewhere to stash his goodies. I presume there’s a pile of stuff somewhere in the engine compartment. I hope this has not involved chewing on anything to make a better hidey-hole. Oh dear. Why did a red squirrel have to choose my stuff to mess with? I definitely need a dog. One that scares the absolute pudding out squirrels and instills deep respect for property rights in the rest of the local wildlife.
This is not a good enough reason to get a dog, probably. Since Terry has been gone, though, the critter population has exploded in my yard. In a couple of weeks, the skunks will be back and without a scary dog around, they’ll take over the place. And then the woodchucks. And the rabbits. With all that going on, I’ll be lucky to have anything besides bare dirt where plants are supposed to be growing. Have I convinced you that I need a dog yet? I think I’ve convinced myself.
LOL. No, No you have not. What would Abby have to say if she could speak?
I do however know you well enough to know that, once you convince yourself, its all but said and done lol.
Maybe getting a couple more things checked off the to-do list first?
Remind me to tell you about my trip to the shelter to look at cats with GC1 a couple of weeks ago. I almost came home with a dog lol.
Abbie’s world would be totally discombobulated for a while. I think her curiosity would win out in the end. After several days of pitching hissing fits. Oh, it would be lively.
How about another May-May dog? Huh?
Well, I haven’t totally convinced myself yet. I’m close, though. I’d like a nice little mutt. Little. Not big. One that can’t reach the counter tops or the top of the trash can. One that doesn’t dig holes in the yard. Maybe even one that thinks dog food is Good Enough. I’m know I’m asking for a lot. 
Get the dog!! Not sure what to tell you about the car--I can tell you a mouse built a condo under the hood of one of my cars many years ago! Built it with every single piece of plastic or rubber that he found around the engine...car was not running well, took it to the garage, they asked how long I had had a rodent living in a multi-level condo under the hood - sad part was, I KNEW it, but my sons and I thought it was cute - yeah, go figure. Long story short, cost us over 1,000 to replace everything that little ** ate!
You might want to put a trap or two (have-a-hearts if it makes you feel better) under your car and something under your hood… ;)
That’s what I’m afraid of. Don’t need that kind of damage to repair. I knew that red squirrel spelled Capital T Trouble. He was back at it again today.
Have a heart traps are a good idea. Then I could take him far, far away. Before he finds a mate and makes a whole bunch more.
Or I could bring a dog home. 
sounds like doggie time to me. squirrels did the same song and dance in the attic of my parents home many years ago and ate through some wiring causing a big fire! a dog will help you avoid many issues and will give you lots of love, too.
LOL. You just go strait for the gut! Yes, a May-May dog would be just right for you, and the cat, and the house, and the yard. Not to big, and not so small it can’t go outside!
The dog I had my eye on, was not a may-may dog. Think Teri but wider lol. But it was soooooo dang cute. He just didn’t show signs of playing nicey nice with other dogs. Cat’s were fine though. So that got forgotten plenty fast.
I’m about the least violent person you’ll ever meet, but I have been having frequent fantasies about shooting that little devil in the butt. He chewed my clothesline in half. Why on earth?? I’m really thinking bb gun. It’s personal now.
I want a dog, but I’m not ready yet. At least, not this week. Stay tuned on that.