Dogs Rule

Least in our household. I can't believe I just spent over an hour preparing our pooches vittles. I am serious, it took me about an hour to do, and I have to say, her food isn't what I'd call cheap either.

To begin with, I should say that what I made today, should last about a week.

Now, we stopped using pet food, because our little Jack Russell is, well, stubborn and I can't afford to keep trying dog foods, she winds up not eating. Course that works out for David and his two, yes two, pet rats Maxie and Mugsy. GO figure, but hey, when in love, one makes allowances for quirky things.

So we came across a butcher, which is where we shop for our own meats. They have three pet food blends, chicken, lamb, and beef. Today it was the Chicken to be cooked up.

It is fresh, and frozen, in 2 pound packages, which is okay. Mind you our little tubby girl could go on a diet, along with me, her daddy. Even the wife, David, could afford to lose a pound or two, so he says. Mom on the other hand, needs some fattening up.

Thing is, you have to cook the food, and mix it up with rice. Least that helps extend it, which in today's economy, makes sense. That works out to about $5 a week for her dog food, plus the rice and vegetables. Did I mention that? I add some frozen peas & carrots to her rice, which is brown rice, and that takes about 40 minutes to cook.

At the same time, I am browning her meat, chicken today, and I make sure it is well cooked. Last thing I want is her to get sick, vet bills are not cheap.

So after all the cooking, I wind up with two large pans for cleaning, big fry pan, and a big pot for the rice. I have to mix it all together, then put in a bowl, let it cool, if planning to use tonight. Now, I don't know, but I tell you, I wish I had that kind of a life. Sit around all day, bark at the wind and anyone walking past, poop and piddle, then rest on a doggie pillow, while someone else cleans up after me, cooks for me, and all I gotta do, is once in a while, nestle them.

I mean, really, that is her life, and I sure wish I had it. No bills to worry about, sleep whenever I want, eat when I want, and not even have to worry about making a mess, someone else will clean it up.