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a dog’s life
Our word of the week comes first for a change, because
it pretty much sums up what is to follow.
‘Maundering’ is a strange sounding word meaning to
talk in a rambling manner, or ‘to maunder’, which seems
quite appropriate. Maybe we should change our title to
‘Maundering To Hull and Back’.
And the first maunder is dog related.
Now, I know that dogs can be a touchy subject in Hua
Hin, and that is quite understandable. I’ve had the odd
nipped ankle there, which is nothing compared to
some of the damage they can cause, especially when
motorbikes are involved. But at least soi dogs usually
know their place. On the soi.
Not indoors like so many of our pampered pooches here
in cooler climes, where, quite apart from frequent cold
weather, there is the added risk of losing exhorbitantly
priced animals to dognappers.
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Because those images of Snoopy snoozing on top of
his kennel are history. Long gone are the days when we
could safely leave our pedigree pet in the garden - even
in summer and with a suitable kennel for them to shelter
in. There is far too much risk on several counts. Not
only the risk of dognapping, but the fear of legal action
should some innocent soul enter our property and fall
foul of a frenzied attack by Fido. Even if it transpired
that Fido had attacked a not so innocent soul he would
probably be headed for doggy heaven just for protecting
his property, leaving his owners with a huge bill for
compensation.
Then there are vet bills. So big that most dog owners in
the UK need private medical insurance for Fido, plus of
course micro chipping in case he does go AWOL.
So it is hardly surprising that, in the UK at least, mans’
best friend is kept indoors much of the time. Which is
where the problems really begin.
The tabloid press has reported its’ illustrated findings on
destructive dogs. Under the title ‘Britains’ Peskiest Pets’
are photos of mass destruction in homes. Many dogs
seem happy to shred magazines and newspapers, while
some have more expensive tastes, preferring to destroy
sofas or window blinds.
What puzzles and yes - irritates me is that the dogs
themselves are labelled as ‘pesky’, when in fact they are
probably just bored out of their minds. Being locked
in houses while their owners are out at work all day is
simply not a normal life for a dog.
And yet these pesky little misdemeanors are portrayed
as a bit of fun, while the owners seem to accept it all as
an inevitable part of owning a dog.
One spaniel, prone to romping in mud and ponds, as
they do, causes his owner to regularly have to clean her
house ‘from top to bottom.’ Well sorry dear but I have
news for you - stop the dog at the door.
Yes I know, you have to have old towels at the ready
and rugby tackle him. So be it. He will learn. As for the
destructive dogs, don’t expect a pack animal to be happy
when left home alone.
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