The Good Dog

Operating a puppy mill is itself a criminal activity

2013-10-01T13:23:00.001-07:00

There are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in the United States today. Most of the dogs at these mass-breeding facilities have no quality of life. They live permanently in small wire cages with little or no human attention, no exercise or veterinary care.

While there is not a legal definition at this time, the case of Avenson v. Zegart (1984) defined a Puppy Mill as, "a dog breeding operation in which the health of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits."

The ASPCA defines a puppy mill as, "A large-scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the well-being of its dogs-who are often severely neglected-and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices."

Now, the term, "large-scale" congures thoughts of warehouses and factory farms, which is accurate in some instances. However any situation in which dogs are being bred for profit without proper care, exercise and human interaction consitutes a puppy mill.

An example of a small-scale puppy mill was brought to my attention just today:

San Diego firefighters responding to a report of a garage fire stumbled on an illegal marijuana grow and a puppy mill inside a Chula Vista area home. The bedrooms in the home were used for the puppymill and grow operation, so the family, including a 3 year old, lived in the living room. Officers found 60 to 80 marijuana plants and around 20 puppies, including Yorkies, Bulldogs and Doberman Pinschers. The dogs were confiscated by San Diego County Department of Animal Services.

Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Puppy-Mill-Marijuana-Grow-Baby-Chollas-Creek-House-Fire-San-Diego-225961591.html#ixzz2gV7YmUtg

Now these people sell their puppies either to a "puppy store," on the street or online, to the highest bidder. You too can have one of their puppies. It doesn't matter who you are or what you plan to do with those puppies.

Do they care if you plan to abuse or torture the puppies? No.
Do they mind if you plan to use the puppies as bait in an illegal dog fighting syndicate? No.

Do they mind if you plan to sell the puppies to a lab for vivisection? No.
Do they care if you plan to make a stew of the puppies and eat them for dinner? No they do not.

All of these things acutally happen by the way. I'm not making up fantastical stories to get you going. It's just that we don't want to accept that there are people who would be that evil.

There are people who would be that evil.

These are criminals, people. These are the "bad guys." Operating a puppy mill is itself a criminal activity, because it constitues abuse and neglect of animals, which is a Federal offense. We want to put them out of business.

If not for the dogs who are abused and neglected in the puppy mills, please don't buy puppies from craigslist, a "puppy store" or off the street. Go to your local shelter, where the buyer is screened, (no convicted animal abusers are allowed to adopt) and the animals are given proper medical care, food, water, human contact and exercise.

If you're looking for a reputable shelter near you, try petfinder.com., or contact your city or county for more information.

Time Changes Everything, but the Song Remains The Same.

2013-04-13T09:42:00.001-07:00

Those who know me personally know that The Good Dog Inc. is no longer offering day and night care for dogs. Instead, The Good Dog Inc. is sharing information, resources, and links to facts, opinions and ideas related to dogs and to the development of a greater understanding of the human-animal bond.

So here we go!

Why You Want to Donate to HSUS (Because You Can't Do Everything)

2011-05-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

Contrary to popular assumption, there is no one Humane Society. When you give to your local Humane Society or SPCA, you are supporting a small, local non-profit organization, which does not have any real affiliation with any larger organization. It's not like the UC System. It's every organization for themselves.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) DOES however, provide services which benefit you in your local digs. They influence federal, state, and international policy on animal welfare. They go to court and fight against animal abuse, torture, and cruelty. They do this for all of us, without our even asking. You are welcome.

A BIG thing HSUS does is to conduct animal rescue efforts before, during and after disasters. They were there after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. They are there after earthquakes. They are there after floods, hurricanes, and fires. They are there now, rescuing animals in Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri.

So when you donate to HSUS, you are investing in a program which benefits all of us all the time, and some of us at critical times, when no one else can help. Give to the Humane Society of the United States, because they do what you can't do: Everything.

Tomorrow is San Diego Humane Society’s Barkin’ Beach Bash!

2011-05-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, May 7th is San Diego Humane Society’s Barkin’ Beach Bash!

Bring your furry and non-furry friends and have a tail-waggin' good time as you walk to celebrate your love of animals. You'll help San Diego Humane raise much-needed funds to ensure that pets throughout San Diego receive the care they so deserve.

Festivities will include a three-quarter-mile walk, vendors, tasty food, and more!

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2011-05-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

What A Dog Wants

2011-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

The seed of The Good Dog was planted years ago. I've always loved animals more than the average person seems too, especially dogs and cats. After many years of working in shelter environments, and using the services of other, less-than-spectacular pet care businesses, I began to understand that not only was there a market for something better, but that I was the person who should be filling the void and providing what I always wanted for my own animals: the BEST.

Today The Good Dog provides loving day and night care for pets (in my home or yours) and other services including dog-walking and airport/hotel pickup and drop-off.

One day, The Good Dog will be a full-service luxury "hotel for dogs." a fabulous day and night care facility, with grooming, retail, space for training, events, and more!

Open for Business!

2011-05-02T19:57:00.000-07:00

The Good Dog now provides day and night care for dogs, cats, -- and most other animals too!

The Good Dog provides pet-sitting, day care, boarding, and dog walking services. We also love cats, horses, farm animals, birds, and reptiles!

What Your Dog Can't Tell You

2011-02-17T13:26:00.000-08:00

I wish my dogs could talk. I am genuinely interested in their opinions, and have consulted them on all kinds of topics. Which dress should I wear? Is it too cold to go outside? Are you as hungry as I am? Do these pants make my butt look big?

One area for which the gift of language would be a huge plus, is with regard to our dogs' health issues. Most importantly,

How do you know when your dog is in pain?

Dogs are known to mask their pain voluntarily, particularly when the pain is caused by something they enjoy, including playing/running/catching/chasing/eating. Dogs with burned pads have been known to continue to run alongside their oblivious owners, in their comfy running shoes, for miles past the point of pain. Veterinarians see it all the time.

But what about internal pain? Stomach issues, ear aches, sore throats and headaches are all conditions that dogs can and do get, but we humans generally miss these painful problems until and unless theres' an external manifestation of internal pain. Throwing up, scratching at the ear or rubbing it on surfaces, coughing or choking are usually what we see when the pain has reached a point of being unbearable.

My dog Katie has allergies that have affected her skin, ears and eyes. I can only imagine that she has stomach or other internal discomfort related to allergic reactions, but I never know anything until the skin erupts, the ear is infected, the eye begins to tear.

Our job then is to be looking for behaviors that could indicate that something "lies beneath." If i could just ask her, "How are you feeling?" I would feel a heck of alot better.

The Good Dog: Happy New Year! Keep It Happy: Keep The Dogs In On...

2010-12-30T13:27:00.000-08:00

The Good Dog: Happy New Year! Keep It Happy: Keep The Dogs In On...: "When humans get crazy, it often means trouble for dogs. Loud noises, unfamiliar people in the house, loud parties and thumping music can fri..."

Happy New Year! Keep It Happy: Keep The Dogs In On New Year's Eve!

2010-12-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

When humans get crazy, it often means trouble for dogs. Loud noises, unfamiliar people in the house, loud parties and thumping music can frighten your dog.

If you're celebrating, put your dog indoors in a safe, quiet location, where visitors aren't likely to go.

If you plan to have a party or an open house, chances are that front door is going to be left open a few times, so keep the animals in a separate room, so that no dogs or kitties are accidentally left outside.

Traffic will be crazy, and there are drunks driving, so if your dog or cat get out on New Year's Eve, the chances are higher that they will be hit by a car.

Over the New Year Holiday, Animal Services are overtasked, and the shelters typically don't open or answer calls until the following business day, so if your dog or cat is lost on Friday, you may not know if he's been found for Monday or after! That would be awful, right? Right!! SO,

Don't let your New Year become tragic! Protect your pets!

When you adopt a dog, there's no telling who he might become!

2010-12-29T13:50:00.000-08:00

Actordogs and Spokesdogs you may know from Film and TV:

"Honey Tree Evil Eye," a Bull Terrier, was a spokesdog for Budwieser. She broke through hollywood stereotypes that said female dogs can't play male dogs, when she played the role of a male dog, "Spuds Mackenzie.

"Paddington," a handsome Golden Retriever, is the well-spoken spokesdog for Bush's Baked Beans.

Rolling in the bucks is Gidget, a tiny female Chihuaua, also bucked Hollywood's stereodogtypes when she played the role of a male dog in Taco Bell commercials, and was in Legally Blonde II, playing the role of Bruiser's mother.

Also wealthier than he weighs, is "Moonie" was the Chihuahua who played Bruiser in Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde II.

"Mother Teresa," a beautiful Newfoundland, starred in the movie, Must Love Dogs. "Mother Teresa" is now seeking a deal with Pantene hair care products.

"Buddy," a Golden Retriever, played Comet in the ABC comedy, Full House.

A Border Collie mix named "Maui" played the role of Murray in the show, Mad About You.

"Buck," a Briard, played Buck Bundy on the show Married... with Children.

Animal Care and Control Appreciation, Part 2: China

2010-12-28T10:06:00.000-08:00

How would you like your dog to be made into Dog soup? How about some Dog steak, or maybe some spicy Dog with tofu?

As horrifying as that sounds to dog lovers, It's a long-standing tradition in China and in Korea, and Vietnam too, to eat dogs and cats. Dogs and cats are raised solely for meat, are taken off the street, and are also, (it is claimed) stolen from owners, so that Chinese restaurants can put them on the menu. Every day, cagefulls of dogs are slaughtered and eaten. .

During the Beijing Olympics, Chinese officials ordered all dog meat removed from menus at local markets to avoid traumatizing international visitors.

The Chinese government is said to be considering legislation that would make eating cats and dogs illegal.
Individual violators could face up to 15 days in prison and a small fine, and businesses found guilty of selling dog or cat meat would risk fines up to the equivalent of $73,500.

Sources report that the law prohibiting cat and dog meat could take as long as a decade to pass.The legislation is gaining support as the people who own pets is on the rise, but cultural mentality is slow to change, and it may take a generation or two before dogs and cats are no longer seen as food sources.

"The dogs you raise at home, you shouldn't eat," a Chinese butcher explains in a CNN interview. "The kind raised for eating, we can eat those."

For more information on what's happening in animal welfare in Asia, try these sites:

Asian Animal Protection Network
Animal Welfare Legislation in China : the Petition Site
Street Animal Welfare in China: Humane Society International
China.org.cn

Animal Care and Control Appreciation: PART 1: India

2010-12-27T16:12:00.000-08:00

Rabies is common in most parts of India.The Association for the Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI) reported in 2004 that there were 20,565 reported human deaths over the period of one year. Due to mis-diagnosis and under-reporting the actual number of rabies deaths is believed to be higher.In India, every year, more than 20,000 people die from Rabies.

Approximately 70% of the victims of rabies in India are children under fifteen. India's Rabies deaths make up nearly 36% of the total deaths due to Rabies, world-wide. While the rest of the industrialized world has effectively eliminated rabies in domesticated animal populations, India has not made a dent in the problem. Awareness and education on prevention is terribly lacking.

Nearly 96% of rabies cases are due to bites from stray, ownerless, dogs.

The dog population of India is around 25 to 30 million animals.
The city of Delhi alone, is said to have an estimated 200,000 stray dogs. http://www.neoncarrot.co.uk/

The vision of the APCRI includes the aim, "To work for improvement of stray dog control measures with a humane approach and strict implementation of laws of licensing of pets by municipal authorities and routine immunization."

Many reputable animal welfare agencies exist in India, and they do the work which isn't done by the municipal authorities, who seem more interested in global positioning than the quality of life in their own country, or the welfare of their own people.

(Directors note: sorry if that bothers you, India, but it's true.)

Here are but a few of the organizations working in India. They could use your support.

PawsIndia.org
friendicoes.org
circleofanimallovers.org
AnimalSavior.org

and for an exhaustive list (some links are dead) try:Dogs In India.com

A Short List of Christmas Movies about Dogs:

2010-12-23T15:39:00.000-08:00

Lady and the Tramp is an an adorable Disney movie, which uncovers the harsh disparities between Cocker Spaniels who have everything and Terrier Mixes who have nothing. It’s a love story, it’s an action film, and it sheds light on the diabolical underworld of talking stray dogs in London, circa 1950.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a weird movie in which an ex police dog saves Christmas for the family who adopt him and discover that a dog is supposed to be part of the family and not a security system.(2009, rated PG)

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation is the sequel to The Dog Who Saved Christmas. There’s a love story between the aforementioned police dog and a poodle, and I’m told there’s some kind of drama/espionage/action thing happening. (2010, rated PG)

In, The 12 Dogs of Christmas, a 12 year old girl fights a “no dog law” by arranging a holiday spectacle with children, adults, and at least twelve dogs. (2004, rated G)

A Dog Named Christmas is a Hallmark movie, so get out your Kleenex. A family fosters a shelter dog during the holidays. The dog helps their developmentally disabled child, and makes the dad a good guy again. Or something. This movie apparently has five star customer ratings on Amazon. (2009, rated G)

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown – Now here we have a classic, ladies and gentlemen. I recommend this one for everyone, it is guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer to one and all.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL!!

Keep an eye on the dogs around the Christmas Tree! This is so funny...just watch his face. Who says dogs don't know right from wrong?!

2010-12-23T14:57:00.000-08:00

Step Two: Behavior Modification

2010-12-02T18:47:00.000-08:00

It's working. I can't believe it's working.

The Fighting Poodles are no longer Fighting Poodles! It's only taken a few weeks, ok, maybe I should look at the date of that last post, but it's been a quick transition from argument to play, and from fighting to sleeping together. Awww....

We employed the rules of heirarchy and order: All kids must obey the sit command and wait for permission to eat/go outside/receive a snack. Anyone growling on the couch is gingerly removed from said couch, without a word. If an arguement breaks out,Mom leaves the room (unless that isn't convenient, in which case I provide a distraction (turn off the TV, open or close a door, open or close the drapes...almost anything works)).

And the most important thing: I have to say completely C A L M !

This evening I came home from work and the kids were a little excited, as per usual. Our ritual is that everyone gets a brief greeting (hello Katie, hello Frankie, hello Ava) and then I walk away, so that my arrival is NO BIG DEAL.

However. I failed to make my escape in time, and Katie and Ava were vying for attention. There was a litte growling from Ava, and Katie started to tense up, and began growling...uh oh...It is ON like Donkey Kong!

So I quietly said, "Katie." I looked into Katie's eyes, and I inhaled deeply, and breathed out slowly. A slow, cleansing breath. Katie looked at me, and took her own slow, cleansing breath....and her body relaxed.

We're learning! We're All learning.

Step One: Crates.

2010-11-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

I went to PetSmart last night and got two more crates (should have had them already, I know!) and we began crate acclimation. We had snacks in crates, and then later on we had dinner in crates. The photo above shows, (left to right) Ava, Frankie, and Katie, eating dinner in their crates.

I've got Good News, I've Got Bad News. Who Could Ask For Anything More?

2010-11-01T14:14:00.000-07:00

The Good News:

Ava is potty trained! (The crowd goes wild) It took a while, I cleaned up lots of "mistakes," but she's finally got it. We have the back yard, and we have potty pads for nighttime, or when it's too cold/wet to go out. So, we pat ourselves on the back, for a job well done...and then....

The Bad News:

Ava is demonstrating signs of real anxiety. She's barking and growling at inappropriate things. She's aggressive toward Katie. Three times now, they've gotten themselves so strung out and over-excited that they started fighting. Yes, we've had fights.

Last night, while chillaxing on the couch, Ava started after Katie. Reason: Katie was near Mom (aka Me). Classic jealousy, with insecurity and confusion mixed in. It started as a growl from Ava, then Katie started, and I merely said, "Stop it, both of you, that's enough."

(Director's log: What I should have done was to get up and leave the room. But I didn't. I wasn't paying enough attention to these vital clues. Big, very big mistake.)

Well, they went AT it. A ball of white fur flying. I tried (TRIED) to be calm, as I tried to pull their back ends apart by their tails (which is actually a recommended practice, I didn't make this up). It wasn't working and Frankie (very distressed, as you might imagine, at seeing his two best friends attacking one another) began tugging on Ava's back legs. Still not working.

So I did what I KNOW not to do....I KNOW not to do this. I TELL people not to do this;

I got my hands in there and wrenched and pulled their little mouths off of each other.

Well, okay so it worked.

But I got bit! On the finger. On my nail. It felt like someone had hit my nail with a hammer. OW! I don't know who did it, but it hurt like a muherfoher.

We ALL went away from one another, all in pain. And Frankie is standing in the center of it all, wondering what just happened, and what to do. Her face was full of sadness.

After I confirmed that cold water wasn't going to stop the pain in my finger, I saw to the two dogs. Ava had a cut on her one good ear. not deep, mostly it was soggy with saliva. just a nick.

Katie had a small knick under her eye. She was woeful. Woe was Katie.

Then, we all got cleaned up and we resumed watching television until bedtime. Like nothing happened.

For three seconds, the thought crossed my mind to take Ava back to the shelter. Three seconds. But that's all it took to remind me that if Ava has problems, and she needs better support, I am capable of providing it. I know more than most about what to do. I just have been too f--ing lazy to do it.

It's time to whip this fuzzy family into shape.

So, stay tuned, as we begin "The Good Dog: Boot Camp Edition!"

Um, that's my new floor.

2010-10-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

My newly-adopted dog, Ava is...well...she's peeing near her food. I know! Gross! The other two dogs agree. That's gross. So I feed all three of them, they are mostly finished eating and I exit the kitchen, and when I come back, Ava has peed on my beautiful new Mahogany finish engineered flooring.

Rude, right? Not having EVER experienced this unsavory behavior in any other dog (in a long line of adopted and quirky dogs, I assure you), I sought out advice from the experts.

The overwhelming responses were as follows:

A: Ava is guarding her food, by marking it as hers with her scent. If that's not it, she's at disquieted enough about food issues to not be comfortable leaving her dish unattended with food still in it.

Bottom line: we have a girl with food issues.

Hey, I'm right there, i have food issues too. I get it! I eat fast because in my food-obsessed family, if you didn't eat it all, someone else would finish it for you, right off of your plate (oh, you know who you are).

Hence my...well that's a different blog.

Back to Ava: The recipe for success appears to be four-fold:
1. Supervise dinner, until Everyone has eaten their fill.
B. Pick up Everyone's food as soon as they have finished.
Then. Immediately after dinner, direct entire clan outside for elimination.
4. Practice this until such time as you witness the dogs leaving the kitchen and going outside on their own to pee and poop, as soon as you pick up their dish.

I'll let you know how it goes.

HSUS rescues dogs found hoarded in Montana

2010-09-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

One of the over 90 Shepherd mixes rescued

http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2010/09/montana_hoarding_rescue_090110.html

The Humane Society of The United States reaches all over the world to protect animals from inhumane treatment. The found just such a situation in Montana, where an animal hoarder was keeping nearly 100 dogs in unhealthy conditions.

HSUS and parter agencies rescue dogs from filthy home

Animal Hoarding is a complicated compulsion, and historical statistics and research on this illness is truly lacking.
As an illness with a 100% relapse rate, it seems to me we should and could devote more energy to understanding it.


This dog was too weak to rise from this kitchen counter..

Maybe Johnson & Johnson can redeem themselves for the recent Ortho-Evra scandal, by funding studies into what causes people to hoard animals, and what treatments could keep hoarders from re-offending.

Three Dog Night

2010-09-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

I didn't get to sleep at all last night. I was up all night with three party animals. One of them wanted to go outside so he could bark at something, anything, he didn't care what. Another wanted to play. On the bed. On top of me, huddled under the covers and trying to protect my nether regions from being pounced on.

The third dog of the night wanted something, she didn't know what. Hungry? No. Thirsty? No. Need to potty? No. Want to bark at something? Anything? No. Want to pounce on my stomach? No. Katie just wanted me to stay awake. Maybe she was having bad dreams, I don't know, but she would NOT let me close my eyes. Every time I tried to doze off, she put a paw on my face, and if I didn't wake up, she would run her nails across my cheek. Cheeky!

I think they have too much time on their hands. I need to get them jobs. Put them in school. Make them do chores while I'm at work. Something to tire them out, so their mom can sleep. zzzzzzzz..

Caught In The Act! Authorities Nab Cunning Shoe Thief.

2010-08-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

An arrest was made today in the ongoing case of the mysterious moving shoes. Officials captured known suspect "Frankie" in possession of a shoe just this morning (See photo).

Frankie, who appeared contrite at the time, claimed later that he was set up, and that Debra placed the shoe in front of him and took the photo. Debra admitted to placing the shoe near Frankie only because she had forgotten to take a picture when she caught him in the act of playing with the shoe, and had put it away. She returned the shoe to take the photo. "Okay, it's a reinactment of the crime, but I WITNESSED the crime," Debra stated.

Frankie was convicted by the judge (also Debra) and was placed on unlimited probation with the admonishment, "No, no no, Frankie. Bad, bad. bad!"
Frankie expressed considerable remorse (with his eyes) and hung his tail in shame for a good ten seconds.

Shoe owner Debra says that she takes full responsibility for the crimes of her dog, Frankie. "Frankie is a good dog," Debra added, "It is up to me to provide him with appropriate toys so that he doesn't take matters into his own hands." Debra plans to go pick up some new toys for the dogs this weekend. Said Debra, in reflection, "I'm just glad it's over, and that no dogs, or shoes were harmed."

Criminals Becoming Brazen in Continued Theft Ring. Officials Stumped.

2010-08-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

Two More Shoes Were Stolen Saturday.

Officials were shocked on Saturday to find not one but two shoes stolen from the closet and relocated on the floor of the hall. Closet owner, Debra, was stunned. "I was only gone for a little while, " Debra stated, "And it happened again. It's just wrong. Why won't they leave my shoes alone?"

Two shoes were left in a sculptural position (see file photo). One shoe was a black heeled sandal with white stitching, the other a grey knit Sketcher described by onlookers as an Ugg knockoff. Neither shoes appeared to have sustained any damage in the incident.

Witnesses were questioned by authorities, who recieved little information. Longtime resident, "Katie" was said to be uncooperative. Officials believe that Katie, who goes by the alias "Katie Katie, Pretty Lady," probably witnessed the crime but is concerned with retaliation.

A second witness a young teen known only as "Frankie," was forthcoming with information, but spoke mostly in an unfamiliar dialect known only as, "Roo Roo Roo." Body language experts reported that Frankie appeared uncommonly excited, but that, as Debra says, "Is how Frankie is ALL the time. It doesn't mean he feels guilty. He's very impulsive however, so I wouldn't put ANYTHING past that kid."

Officials state that they are narrowing their focus and now have a "Poodle Of Interest" identified.
The name of the individual was withheld, as the investigation is ongoing. Sources close to the victim have said that an area poodle known as Ava may be involved.

Quest For Shoe Thief Continues: New Theft, No Confessions.

2010-08-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

When I arrived home last night, I CSI'd the perimiter for new evidence. I uncovered this new crime scene:

What you see in this grainy evidence photo is a black suede loafer. This is a new crime, in that officials had cleared this area just yesterday, and this loafer was NOT, I repeat NOT out of the closet, in fact they were located in the other end of said closet, so they are yards (ok a few feet) from their original position. Detectives have narrowed theories to one of two scenarios:

1: Loafer was too heavy for the unsub to transport any further, and the heist was aborted. or,
2: The heist was interrupted, perhaps a someone witnessed the crime in progress, and the mission was abandoned.

I have interrogated the three furry "persons of interest" identified as being in the vicinity during prior crimes. No one is talking. Well, okay they can't talk. But no one is talking.

The Curious Mystery of the Amazing Moving Shoes

2010-08-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

When I was a little Debra, I loved reading Nancy Drew mysteries, and now that I'm all growed up, I'm addicted to Criminal Minds, House, CSI - I just love me a good mystery. Now I have a real-life mystery, and I can't figure it out.

Ever since Ava came to live with us (on Sunday) something weird has been happening. Every afternoon, when I come home from work, there is a shoe placed somewhere in the middle of the floor. One shoe. One of MY shoes, from MY closet. The shoe isn't chewed (if it was, I would blame Frankie for sure) it's just...MOVED.

One day it was a ballet flat. Another day it was a heavy biker boot! Yesterday it was a strappy heeled pump.
I'm assuming it's one of three furry unsubs who have access. I do not however, have a motive, and I lack evidence. Katie has never done anything like this. so while she could do it, it would be a new M.O. for this suspect. Frankie has, but it was to rip the shoe apart, not just move it to a different location, so she's a suspect, but it's not her signature. Ava is REALLY little, I don't think she COULD drag a biker boot three rooms away, and she's not shown any interest in the closet or my shoes, in my presence.

So I want to know:

Suspects Flee Scene of Crime

WHO is doing it? And HOW are they doing it, since I closed my closet except for about 4 inches (because Katie likes to lie down in there). But Most importantly, WHY are they DOING it? The mystery continues. I will let you know what is left for me today....(insert creepy mystery music here.)