Paws N Hooves Cafe

My work schedule is such that it’s not always possible to stop and chat with old friends; still, I try to make the effort. A short while ago I was walking down a busy street on the way to catch a train when an old sorority sister hailed me from across the street. I was intrigued to see her wheeling a stroller. Were we so out of touch now that I didn’t know this woman had a baby?

Much to my surprise, a wet, black nose protruded from inside the carriage. My friend was taking her Chihuahua for a stroll down the street. At first I had to question why she couldn’t just let the dog walk alongside. After a while it began to make sense, however: Small dogs have a hard time keeping up with a brisk human gait. Lately I’ve even been thinking about finding a dog stroller to suit my Jack Russell terrier.