[Dailydrool] Life with Cranky Hanky

[Lisa Turnquist]

I don't get a chance to post often but had to share my latest story about
our Hank, affectionately known as Cranky Hanky. After flunking out in two
previous foster homes, Hank came to our house 2 years ago.  After a year we
adopted him since he was deemed unadoptable to normal people.  Hank is doing
a lot better but still has his days.  Now he mostly just makes me laugh.
Exercise is very therapeutic for Hank, but his feet freeze up at about 20
degrees.  Not a good combo for living in MN.  So I bought the expensive
Muttluks.  Tried them in the house but he wasn't really crazy about them.
So I thought I would try them outside.  Hank is smart- in his own way, so I
thought he would get the connection and see the benefit to wearing them in
the snow and ice.  Off he went alternating between running and shaking his
feet.  About a half block into the walk he flopped down in the snow, flat
basset.  Much cajoling would only move him a few feet.  Fearing he would get
frostbitten I tried to take the boots off- Hank would tolerate no touching
of his feet and tried to bite me.  Meanwhile, the neighbors came out and
gave us some wine in thanks for cat-sitting.  That was nice. Then they
joined the audience which already included Ella and my husband.  Second
attempt on removing the booties- more snapping of teeth.  More cajoling,
more flat basset.  Finally I said that's it!  Hank we are going in the
house!  So I picked him and carried him back home. In the house I put his
muzzle on and removed the muttluks- all without complaint from Hank. Then we
went back out for a walk, sans Muttluks. Hank 1, mom 0.

 

Life with Hank, never a dull moment.

 

Happy New Year everyone!

Lisa and the MN Woofers,

Ella Marie, Sid and Cranky Hanky

 

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