Okay, enough downer talk for a while. We need time before closing. We got a quick tour of the something to make us all feel a little better right facility which was clearly at capacity, using ex- about now. What can make you instantly feel tra rooms inside the office area to house dogs better? Much to my surprise, my wife had the temporarily. And we were taken to the kennels. answer. A dog! It’s not the happiest place in the world and does not smell all that great, but I realize they are Being allergic (or at least she’s convinced she is) dogs and there are lots of them. You’ve got to to dogs, I thought she was kidding. She won’t put them somewhere. The visit was a mix of touch mom and dad’s miniature Schnauzer emotions. There was cage after cage of the cut- when we’re there. Not that she doesn’t like her, est pups in the world. Five and six puppies all she’s just afraid of breaking out in hives or... vi- piled on top of each other for warmth, making ral meningitis. But she’s been getting more and a mass of adorableness. Gentle giants with sad more excited about the idea and she even tested eyes that you wanted to take home right now. the waters by petting the dog last time we vis- And a few growlers and high pitched yippers ited. No hives, no near-death experience. This that you wanted to have a conversation with is a good sign. So on to the next step. What’s the about how not to get adopted. right dog for us? For some reason it seemed like half the dogs This, like every other major, and in some cas- in there were part Australian Shepherd Treeing es, minor project or investment we make, will Walker Texas Ranger or something like that. I’ve require extensive research on the subject. On- never even heard of that breed, but apparently line quizzes to find your doggy compatibility, they’re quietly big in Dubuque. Or maybe that’s browsing kennels and shelters ... what kind of the secret breed name they give dogs when dog will be perfect for the new house? We took they have no idea what this thing is. There were the same online test and amazingly had almost three beagles together that you’d swear would the exact same results. #1, Basset Hound! Re- start doing some vaudeville for you if only they ally? I’m not sure that’s what I was thinking. But knew what that was. And Sophie was a big if we do get one, his name will be Roscoe P. black retriever / lab mix that looked like she Coltrane. This is not debatable. #2 Lhasa Apso. was ready to love anyone forever who’d take If I can’t say it, I don’t want it. #3 Sussex Span- her home right now. (Christy liked her best, but iel. Mmmmm, just not for me. #4 Bulldog. Very there was too much fur.) They were all pretty nice! Wonderfully ugly. #5 Shih Tzu. I don’t quiet, just looking at us as we looked back at think so. them. There was a loud yip from another room and the whole kennel erupted in barks and What we found on our own searching was a howls, which was a bit startling, but an interest- Boston Terrier. My grandfather had one. It was ing insight into dog psyche and senses. a great little dog. Energetic and snuggly. It was a tiny black and white dog that kind of looked We promised ourselves we were just looking. like someone whacked it in the face with a fry- We had more stops to make. We found a cou- ing pan. Perfect! We looked down the list of ple Boston Terriers online within a reasonable companion qualifications. It seemed to match traveling distance. One was in Cedar Rapids. up well. It can stay home by itself during the Perhaps it does not bode well when the shel- day without eating the furniture or defiling the ter answering machine says they’ll get back to carpets. you within 72 hours. But when they don’t call you back at all after you calling them more than Now, puppy or adoption? We looked at both. once, I kind of get a little perturbed. I did finally First, a ton of research into professional breed- look for a different phone number on the page ers. Conclusion, they are all a bunch of preten- and found a very courteous girl. Conversely, tious dogs! They pretty much crap on each other the super nice girl in Sparta, WI, e-mailed back with their descriptions of what a “real” breeder immediately and was super helpful, though her should be. If your dog is not certified by a list Boston Terriers were gone. So I guess it varies. of associations and the American Kennel Club, But in a field where placing dogs is so vital, don’t blame them when your dog goes blind you’d think they would give it a tiny bit of ef- and starts having seizures. Now I know there fort. are great breeders out there and dog lovers and all that. But I really got the feeling they were So we’re still dog-less, but determined. Though trying to sell me they same dog as provider #2 out heartstrings are firmly tugged, we want to except theirs had a GUCCI tag on it. We got make sure we get the right dog for us for the turned off pretty quickly. We also didn’t want to next 10-15 years and not a spur of the moment, support a puppy mill. So the natural alternative emotional, knee-jerk choice that we regret for is animal rescue. a decade. For now, feel good that we have a good shelter locally in the Dubuque Humane We’re pretty sure we’re eventually going to go Society. And if you’re thinking about a dog, give this route in the end. We have found a number adoption a strong consideration first. Don’t visit of great possibilities online. But first, a stop at until you’re ready to own, because it is hard to the Dubuque Humane Society. I think our late leave there alone. 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