MORE BONES

I had some time to kill while my Mom was being tortured at the dentist, so I drove to several stores out of my immediate neighborhood in search of more and larger beef bones. I tried a Sweetbay market but their butcher said we only sell what the warehouse delivers and we don't think our customers want large cow bones. Hmmmm, who can argue with logic like that? On to the next store. It was a Publix in Brooksville and these guys were in tune with their customers wants and needs. "Big Bones for dogs? Yeah, we have quite a selection, hold on, I'll bring out a tray for you to choose". Now that's the ticket. I love it when someone understands the premise. The customer IS always right and if you cater to him, he'll come back.

The tray was full of packs of large beef bones and one package jumped right off the tray and into my basket. I knew Shadow would enjoy these. Two of them even had a little beef still attached. I thanked the butcher profusely and he said to stop by anytime, he keeps the bones in stock. His older clientele use them to make soup and the younger folks keep their dogs happy. I know where to go when I want to get Shadow a treat.

After his evening meal, I brought one of the bones to my dog and he could smell it on its way to him. When I came out the side door of the garage, he began jumping high in the air and yelping. He doesn't hide his emotions and I am gratified to reward him. Shadow deserves all the goodness that comes his way. He is a happy creature and he shares that happiness with everyone around him.