Excursion!

Milton and I like to take little field trips together on long hot summer days.  One of our favorite stops is Michael's, which, of course, is followed by a quick trip to PetSmart, located directly next door.  The two of us usually amuse ourselves in the doggie section of the store, sniffing the bones and looking for pups to greet, but on this occasion, I deviated from our usual path, and we decided to peruse the bird selection.

For a dog like Milton, who desperately wants to nab a bird but, sadly, has never been successful, he was utterly and completely entranced.  It was a private hunting ground just for him as he silently and stealthily observed the birds dart about in their sanctuary.  After quite some time of deep stares and jumps to get a closer look, I thought it best to relocate to another section of the store.  I could only imagine Milton's 62-pounds breaking the glass and birds flooding everywhere.  I wasn't in the mood to pay out, just so he could finally have a victory.  

Mesmerized

So close yet so far away

I don't think the birds nor the PetSmart employees were too happy with Milt Dog stalking their lair, but it certainly brought a smile to my face and a little excitement into Milton's day.  Next time you stop by a pet shop, veer over to the bird section and see how your dog responds; it might surprise you or at least cause you to giggle just a little bit.