The Adventures of Mr. Squiggles part 1

By Liz

I’ve seen it at least a dozen times on the bus… a person gets on with a four legged friend accompanying them.  These pups are usually super cute and have all been well behaved.  I guess the dog’s person would know if their little friend will obey the rules of the bus or not.  Although I’ve never seen another creature on the bus, I can just imagine what other pets accompany their owners on the rides to the vet or other destinations.  During my ride to work on Friday I was privy to such an occurrence when a cute doggie and his owner sat across the row from me.  I shall call him Mr. Squiggles.  As you can see it totally fits, that or we’ll agree to disagree... 

Mr. Squiggles was one of those well behaved whippersnappers that made you go ‘awwwww’ as he made his way to riding spot.  I started to wonder what Mr. Squiggles might think of these rides.  Is he super excited to get tons of attention from the passengers?  Is he totally bummed that the huge windows do not roll down so he cannot stick his head out while riding?  Does he know when his stop is coming and will remind his person that is reading their Kindle?

It seemed to me that Mr. Squiggles was up for an adventure that particular Friday morning.  I could imagine Mr. Squiggles had a big day in the city planned.  First stop would be Bark in Style to get his hair done and added accessories to top of the cuteness he already encompasses.   Yes, a pair of goggles and scarf around his neck would be the perfect attire for him as he toured the city.  Then walking through the Sculpture Garden and seeing all the shinny objects, hard to contain his excitement as all of them look like giant fire hydrants.  That was a little taste of doggie heaven here on earth.  He is extra excited to spot Dottie his long time crush.  He loves, meeting up with Dottie and playing in the park while thier people chat about stuff he does not understand. 

Finally, they would end the day at Norms, Mr. Squiggles favorite Ale House that allows him and his canine friends to enjoy the company of their persons while they are getting their drink on.  So much more fun then being tied up to a parking meter outside while waiting for their person to finish eating.  Finally, Mr. Squiggles would hop on the bus for the return ride home.   Happy and exhausted when returning home, he would scarf down his dinner and then curl up on his dogie bed to take a well deserved nap.  Thus ending the adventures of Mr. Squiggles for his day in the city.