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My mom says a new year is on its way; I can hardly wait. I really don’t know what is going to change, though.

Mom and I went to Pet Smart again today, and I got a new red ball; one that barks when it hits the ground. I wanted to get another one, but mom said that particular ball should not even be on the shelf because it is dangerous to dogs. It is manufactured by Four Paws and has a bell inside of it. The problem is that there is only one opening in it, and a dog’s tongue can get stuck in it and create a vacuum. In fact, I received an email on my website http://www.dogsviewpoint.com that told such a story. This dog got its tongue stuck in that ball, and it swelled up to the point that he had to be taken to the vet and have it cut off. This poor baby eventually had to have its tongue removed and had to learn how to eat and drink all over again. I feel so sorry for him. I feel sorry for his owners as well, because they had to see their loved one suffer and endure a lot of pain. I know it’s as painful for them to see such a magnificient animal have to go through something like this; something that should not have happened in the first place. And it wouldn’t have if the manufacturers of this toy had not been so intent on making money instead of thinking about what could have happened to the recipients of this ball.

And, don’t think for one minute my mom didn’t say something to the manager of Pet Smart about this dangerous ball on the shelf, because she did. The manager said he would take them off the shelf immediately, and I believe he did. I mean, you can’t work at Pet Smart and not care about animals and their well-being, can you? I surely hope not. I guarantee when we go back to stock up on food for me, my brother, and my sisters, you can be sure my mom will check to see if that ball is there. I’ll let you know later what we find out.

     I had to go to the vet today, what a drag. Mom told me I had to get some shots and some obscene liquid that Dr. Eitelman squirts up my nose. Mom didn’t tell me I had to get a complete physical though. Those are so embarrassing, especially with everybody looking at me. He told me I had to go on a diet and lose some of my gorgeous pounds. He poked and prodded and went to places no human had any business going. I’m not going back, I can tell you that for sure!

     The only upside to this day was riding in the car with mom, and then going to Pet Smart after the Ordeal I was put through. I picked out a red ball that bounces really high and makes a plethora of noises. I think all dogs–maybe some cats or whatnot–should have one. But only after and if they go through what I did!!!