Bloggers’ Pets: Pepe the Poodle
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008I stayed in a house over the summer that had two very big poodles. I am not sure what variety they were but they were very intelligent and had lovable almost child like personalities.
So it was no surprise when Darla from At The Westwod Ranch submitted her little Pepe and mentioned that he was the child of the family now the nest is empty of humanoid children.
Here is what Darla had to say about Pepe:
For a couple of years I had begged my husband for a house dog. I guess after repeating my request over and over again, he realized I was serious. A co-worker of his told him about a little poodle (Pierre, a mere 9 months old) that belonged to a couple who were, sadly enough, divorcing. They needed to find a new home for the dog. The poodle was being housed in, yet, another family members back yard with two big labs.
My husband calls me at work and “pops the question”…. Do you want a poodle? After the screaming, he could finally understand that I replied “yes”. He told me the sad little story of the dog on our way to get him that very afternoon. I was already falling in love with this little guy before I had even met him. We were to meet the “foster” parents of the poodle at a service station in between our two homes, which were about 25 miles apart.
“Oh, look honey, this must be them! I see a little dog in the arms of a small girl. Will she let me have him? She won’t change her mind, will she?” I was scared the two little girls in the back seat of the large truck would cry upon handing the precious little poodle to me. Boy! I couldn’t have been more wrong!
The precious little poodle was a stinking, filthy, mess! His fur was matted and he stunk to high heaven! I kid you not, when I say, I held him, almost straight out with my hands until we could find the nearest groomer! Oh yes, this stinky little white fur ball was not going into my house smelling like this! Luckily, there was a PetsSmart (Shop at PetSmart
) a mile or so away. The understanding young lady at the groomer’s station said that normally they don’t take any pet without a shot record on file, but she could see that he desperately needed grooming and my husband and I were just trying to better his life. Without blinking another eye, she took him in.
About 4 1/2 hours later, our cute little bundle of white fur was ready for pick up. Only, I didn’t recognize him! They had to totally shave him from head to toe! His fur was matted that bad! And he smelled so much better, too! I have been in love with this little guy, who we’ve renamed Pepe ever since. He is a sweet little dogie and we love him dearly. Our children are all grown and Pepe has taken over as the baby of the house. He’s sweet and lovable. I can’t imagine going to bed at night without him lying at my feet. He has been everything I’d hoped he could be and then some.
I’m sending you a picture of Pepe after his visit to PetsSmart (Shop at PetSmart
Our first day with Pepe Sept 4, 2004
Pepe wearing his Underdog shirt Dec 07
I am very glad that Darla managed to bully her husband into submission and save this poor little guy from becoming homeless as a result of the divorce. I really think that there are enough pets in trouble to supply anyone who wants a new pet, so believe that people should always try and adopt first.
Darla’s blog At The Westwod Ranch is another great example of a personal blog with interesting writing and dry wit. I enjoyed reading a few of the posts on her first page very much and have now subscribed so that i can keep up.
Thanks very much for showing us Pepe.
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(please note: I have added my affiliate link (Shop at PetSmart) next to the instances of the word PetSmart. I have never shopped there personally but have been told on good authority, my girlfriend worked there for 5 years, that they are an ethical company when it comes to animals so have decided that I would like to promote them).