9.08.2007

I Might Have to...

...kill Dakota. I mean she's my sister and all, but there's only so much one boxer can take!

I spent the day babysitting my cousins, Dude and Trina, while the moms went to the Legacy Boxer Rescue adoption fair. It is hard work keeping those two in line.

So we finally get home, and I'm a little sick to my tummy. I'm trying my best to sleep, but the moms, in their misplaced guilt from leaving Dakota home alone, gave her a toy they bought for her at the pet fair. Guess what it is!

It looks like an innocent quiet tennis ball, right? Well, there are two main differences. One, Dakota can't seem to destroy it. Two, it squeaks. Not a normal cute squeak, but a shrill evil squeak. And she's been chewing on it non-stop for 30 minutes so far.

I'll spare you the sound, but imagine it as you watch this. Just imagine the sound as if Dakota was chewing on Fran Drescher's leg right after she took a hit of helium.

The next post will probably either be Dakota funeral footage or a picture of me holding a stick with a hanky tied to it thrown over my shoulder.

20 comments:

Cairo The Boxer said...

Awww Cubs! You look so sad! I just got a huge shipment of toys from petedge you need to come over an I promise to share with you.

Molly the Airedale said...

OH NO! Please don't post funeral footage or tell us you're leaving home! Have your mom get you ear plugs in a hurry, okay Cubby! Mitch has this stupid toy that he squeaks till we all want to murder him too and he seems to choose 7AM as that special time! UGH!

Love ya lots,
Maggie

Moco said...

I think Dakota was trying to get that NOISY ball out of her mouth and just couldn't. It kept rolling back. It's a wonder she didn't cut off her airway. I'm surprised you did not have to be a rescue dog and do the Heimlech on her. Or you could have yelled TREAT and I bet she would have dropped that EVIL toy in a sec.
Babysitting is a very tiring job. Those little ones are so busy. I agree that you needed a nap.

Anonymous said...

Wow - the funeral footage might be because Dakota CHOKED on the ball!

threecollie said...

Ah, the classic lab tennis ball chew...we used to have a lab who did just that...no squeaker though

Joe Stains said...

oh cubby, I wish you could come over to our house and relax, its nice and quiet here!

Girl Girl Hamster said...

Oh boy. I can't hear the sound but I bet it must irritate you to no end.

~ Girl girl

Simba and Jazzi said...

Killing her might be a mistake. You don't want CSI on your case. Just bark at her a bit.

Simba xx

Ferndoggle said...

Oh my word...do I feel your pain Cubby. That annoying little white dog LOVES those stupid squeaky tennis balls. They make my ears bleed!!

Sherman

Frasier said...

Oh Cubby
I'll help you if you help me.My biggest nightmare is going to live with me for 2 weeks
Frasier

Lucretia said...

You should take the tennis ball and hide it from Dakota! You'd get the fun of seeing him search for it, plus the enjoyment of peace and quiet!

Mike and Mati said...

Oh my goodness Cubby! You do so well with Dakota and all. We are proud of your patience and understanding. I know you were trying lighten the scene with a little fran/helium joke (which was very funny by the way), but we know you wouldn't hurt Dakota and his endless squeakyness! STay well, and....calm! Love Mati and Rocky

Tin Tin Blogdog said...

Oh doooog,

sympathy from over here.

In fact, come on over here if you need a safe haven.

Chow for now,

Tin Tin xo

Colleen said...
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Colleen said...

I love those squeaky tennis balls! But mama won't buy them anymore because I eat the fuzz and end up with neon green poop.

By the way, this is Izzie speaking, not mama. Blogspot no longer lets her have two different pictures for both her blogs :(

Come visit me at www.izziesworld.blogspot.com

Emily and Ike said...

Don't kill Dakota! I think you should just steal the Fran ball.
Ike

The Brat Pack said...

If you need to get away come on over. I know how irritating siblings can be. BELIEVE ME.

Tucker

PS Nana spent a LOT of time on Legacy's site today looking at Boxers needing a home. Buddy needs a friend so we have our fingers crossed!

Ben & Darling said...

NOOOooooooooooooo Cubby !!! Dont kill Dakota, pls, pls, plssssssssss........ You can send Dakota here to my place.

Here is the addy:

Benjamin the Handsome
Handsome Benjamin's Grandpa House
GATE No.2, Road No.3
Malaysia

Im waiting...

Peanut said...

Did she finally stop playing with it? Sorry you had to put up with that.

Duke and Gidget said...

Oh my gosh! Just imagining Fran Drescher on helium makes our fur stand up! If you need a place to hideout after you do the evil deed, just let us know. We'd be happy to help out!

~Pug Hugs~
Duke & Gidget