Ok before anyone worries, I’m fine.  I’m wearing the cone of shame because of a hot spot.  An annual summer event around here.  Anyways, while wearing this foolish thing, I was hoping Asa would step up and help around the house.  But yet again my optimism turned to disappointment when a stranger appeared at our door.

On Saturday I was enjoying a lazy morning while Mom and Dad were out doing errands.  Then all of a sudden there was a knock on the door!  Immediately I jumped into action to protect my home.  But the stupid cone got stuck on the table leg, reminding me that I was vulnerable.  Surely Asa would realize the seriousness of this situation and help protect our kingdom.  But my expectations were apparently too high.

While I barked in my most vicious voice, Asa stood behind me wagging his tail!  Seriously, he was happy to see this stranger, and thought she came to play.  I bet it didn’t even cross his mind that she could be here to steal our squeaky toys, or worst yet sent by Mr. Squirrel to eat our kibble!  I continued barking.  Asa continued wagging.  And the woman continued knocking.

That’s when things really got bad.  Would you believe she looked in our window and started laughing?!  Oh great, one stupid cone of shame and a goofy little brother is all it took to ruin my reputation as a fierce watch dog!  How can I ever be taken seriously again!  Luckily though, she turned out not to be a threat.  After leaving campaign brochures at our doorstep, she left.  What a relief!  Now if you’d please excuse me, I need to have a little chat with Asa on picking up the slack during my convalescence.  Not to mention explaining stranger danger to him yet again.  My work here is never done…