Tuesday, April 5, 2011

D is for Dogs

Afternoon naptime

These are just two of the many stray dogs that hang around my campus.  They bark a lot at night and follow you if you're eating something, which is really annoying.  When they crowd around me, I stand very still and pretend that I'm Cesar Milan.  After a while, they understand that I'm not going to feed them and go bother someone else.  I met the person who feeds them a few months ago, a lady in her forties with a tanned, weathered face and a broad smile.

"They're not good dogs," she said, scowling at the strays who wagged their tails.  "They don't listen to me."

I know they look cute in the picture, but they're kind of a pain to deal with in real life.  Still, I included them in this blog series, because, like it or not, they are a part of my life here, and they do pretty much run the University. 

I think I'm all caught up now.  See you tomorrow!

13 comments:

  1. I love your take on the "d" prompt. What a insight about what is part of your life.

    Lisa
    InspiredbyLisa

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  2. Don't they eat dogs over in that part of the world? Maybe I'm thinking of some other culture.

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  3. Some places have a storks and cats pest problem.

    I don't really have a follow up to that comment, just think it's interesting.

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  4. They look so cute and lonely...they just need someone to love them.

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  5. I agree that dogs can be wonderful but also a big pain if they aren't trained to obey. Kids are kind of that way too.

    Sharon - another A to Z'er
    http://grandmaisawriter.blogspot.com

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  6. they are very cute doggies (which is why someone is feeding them, and why they are hanging around)

    stopping in for a visit from the A to Z
    http://baygirl32.blogspot.com

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  7. They seem very content and appear to be healthy. I doubt if they consider themselves strays.

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  8. Usually its cats that hang around. Where I work we have families of feral cats living. They are shy and don't come near us, but many of the employees leave plates of food for them at night.

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  9. Dog seem like they are a lot to deal with. There are a few breeds that I like though....although I doubt I'll ever have one as a pet.

    The Madlab Post

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  10. Cute dogs! I found you through the A to Z challenge and I look forward to reading more from you.

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  11. They're so cute! But I know what you mean. There are few things as annoying as a dog that won't stop begging. >_<

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