City Dogs VS. Country Dogs

So I am a little late updating this week because I wanted to wait until today when Isabelle's surgery was over. She had her surgery yesterday, she was spayed and unfortunately she had 5 puppies developing! 5 puppies! As bad as I hate that I had to do that, the vet said it was the best choice that could have been made because carrying 5 puppies that were fathered by a dog much larger than her may have very well killed her. She is well, just very sore. She has slept most of the day. On to what I want to discuss this week, city dogs vs. country dogs. I spent the weekend in Charleston S.C. Most of the trip my aunt and I just walked around the city, shopping and site seeing. Covering every sidewalk were people walking their dogs. This caused me to think about how different the lives of country dogs and city dogs are. I live in a very small town and am fortunate to have a large back yard that is not close to a major road. My dogs can run free and I never have to worry about them. I was thinking about how different my days would be if I lived in a crowded apartment building in the middle of Charleston or New York City. No matter what the weather I would have to get out and walk my dog numerous times during the day. I also would have to find a place for her to get exercise because she would not be able to be free in my yard. Last year while I was in New York City I came across another interesting fact. We were there in the middle of a blizzard! Every dog I passed had on a rain coat and rain booties. I was amazed that almost every single dog had these on! I researched these dog raincoats and found that Bloomingdales has a whole dog section on their website. The cheapest raincoat I found was $18 and that was on clearance.

I found this information online from the city of San Francisco. This information has to be turned in along with your application to rent:

1. References from veterinarians, neighbors, former landlords, and others that the pet is well kept and the owner is responsible;
2. A packet of information about the pet, including vaccination records, proof of sterilization and licensing, and certificate of completion of obedience class; and
3. Shows a sense of responsibility about pet care by becoming a member of the local animal welfare society
4. and also agrees to
   • Clean up after the pet inside and out;
     Pay a pet deposit and repair any damage the pet may cause;
     
   • Sign a pet policy agreement;
     
   • Keep the pet under control at all times. 

When I got home from Charleston my little sister informed me that Isabelle had a tea party with her and my mom. Here is the proof to show it, and to show that maybe deep down country dogs wish to be a little higher class sometimes!