Monday, October 05, 2009

Almost Skunked!

The other night Wheezie and I were out for our evening walk. It was a quiet night so I had her off-leash, we both kind of prefer that arrangement. Louise was being good and I was able to keep my hands in my pockets. She was walking within ten paces of me, exploring the grass and fire hydrants as per usual so I wasn't really paying attention.

My focus returned immediately when I noticed Louise approaching the business end of a wary skunk. Louise was all set to sniff the nethers of what she thought was a strange looking dog and the skunk wasn't having any of it. The tail was up and quivering but Louise wasn't taking the hint. The skunk moved back a few paces and resumed it's defensive position. Again Louise wasn't taking the hint.

I should point out here that while this train wreck in the making was unfolding, I was going out of my mind barking stern commands trying to call Louise back to me. Louise was very torn over investigating this curious animal and obeying my commands - she would start to come to me, then hesitate and head back only to stop again as I continued to get louder.

Throughout it all I think the only ones who were tense (or even aware of the dangers) were me and the skunk. Anyhow, with the crisis averted Louise and I were able to continue our walk - with the leash on.

This last picture is one I took last night while out a little earlier in the evening. Louise has a habit of saying hi to people on the park benches, just in case they happen to be eating something and are of the generous persuasion. Or can be persuaded into generosity. Or something. So long as food being passed to the cute dog is involved.

5 comments:

Sandy said...

This time all my sympathies are with you!! The picture of Louise and the folks on the bench is adorable--particularly the expression on the guys face :-)

Winston Wilbur said...

Hmmm I think that Louise was thinking that maybe just maybe the skunk had some food to share...... hey you never know. Can't miss out on the opportunity to check it out as demonstrated by the last photo. Oh Louise image how much tomato juice would be required. Hmmm maybe that was the plan.... to be bathed in food.

Pug hugs Winston

Sequoia & Petunia & Emma said...

She is just too cute! We like the back wrinkles while she is on her hind legs at the bench.

Paula said...

Oh thank goodness things turned out well. I can't imagine having to snuggle up to mine after getting s skunk bath even. Whewww, that was just to close for comfort.

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