When we adopted/rescued our dogs I was told (by my children) that they would do everything for the dog. OK, when we adopted Newton, the boys were 2 and 5. I didn't expect a whole lot. They did quite a bit of feeding and their share of cleaning up dog poop.
About a year ago, I was told the same thing. Alex and Bella wanted another puppy and said that I "wouldn't have to do anything." Well, except let the dog out during the day while they were at school. So, we rescued Pippen. A year later and guess who is taking care of both dogs?
I do try to get the kids to help. It's not always that easy.
If I don't feed the dogs they don't eat. If I don't check their water bowls, they will probably remain empty. If I don't complain long enough (or do it myself) the dogs won't get brushed. Which then leads to if I don't vacuum then our house will fill up with dog hair. And, if I don't clean up the dog poop, the piles will be taller than our house in no time.
Having a dog is a lot of work and responsibility. Throw in a second dog and things double. Especially the dog poop!
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I clean up a lot of dog poop. It seems that with the addition of Pippen to our family, there has been a HUGE increase.
I do like to hang outdoors, so, that's an added plus to having to do the clean up.
It's a lot easier to find me now. Now the answer to, "Where's Mom?" is, "She's out cleaning up dog poop!"
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