March 12, 2008

Who Loves You When You Smell Like Ham?

We’re dog-sitting for a while. He’s a 6 pound toy poodle. He rides on the center arm rest of the car while I’m driving, chases a stuffed cow that is almost as big as he is, and pops straight up in the air like he’s spring loaded. Once he goes back to live with his owner, we’re going to get a dog. My girlfriend thinks we’re going to wait a while, but I’m going to mope and whine until she gives in.

Beverly is getting a new dog park out by the airport (yes, we have an airport, it’s very nice), and Salem’s is much vaunted. Renting with pets is hard; I don’t know how many potential landlords have said things to me like “it’s just a cat — get rid of it.” Lousy irresponsible cat-hating pukes.

If you need another reason to buy, pets aren’t a bad one. Look at those floppy ears….

3 Parallel Street in Salem is a deal at $289,000. With half an acre, you can adopt a Rottweiler, German Shepherd, or Border Collie.

39 Harbor Street #4 in Salem claims to be a pet-friendly complex…just imagine the click-clack of paws on those hardwood floors…watching the dog wipe out rounding the corners. Seriously, small poodles — fantastic dogs for a condo. I like schnauzers, too.