BARKS WITH BELLA My Last Walk Was a Total Disaster! Is there anything in the world worse than baths? I don’t think so! They’re total torture, especially when Mom and Dad get shampoo in my eyes. I try my best to jump out of the bathtub before the shampooing starts, but with Mom holding my collar and Dad soaping me down, I never manage to escape.
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I had to endure that torture a few weeks ago after one of my walks with Dad went wrong. At first, it was great — it was a clear, cold night, and my tail was wagging like crazy. Then
I smelled something even more amazing: a skunk!
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I know skunks are mean, but I still want to roll in that smell. I can’t help it! The second it hit my nose, I took off down the road. I just wanted to be friends, but the skunk wasn’t having it. He stuck up his tail and sprayed me right in the mouth.
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1/2 lb sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp horseradish
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard 5 tbsp mayonnaise
It was terrible . Skunks sure smell good, but I’ve never tasted anything so foul. I tried my best to spit out the stink, but it didn’t work — then Dad dragged me back home for a bath! Skunk baths are even worse than regular baths. First, Mom and Dad rubbed me all over with smelly, soapy stuff (Mom says it’s 1/4 cup baking soda, 2 tsp Dawn dish soap, and 1 quart of peroxide) and made me stand there all wet and sudsy for a whole five minutes. Then, they rinsed me off and lathered me again with “de-skunking shampoo.” I tried my best to get away but no luck. By the time they were done, my mouth tasted better. But I didn’t have any good skunk smell left! I like walking on the road with Dad, but after my skunk encounter, I plan to stay home for a while. It’s better anyway — I can roam free without a leash, and when Dad gets distracted working on the car, I can sneak next door to run around with the horses. I just have to watch out for poop piles. If I step on one, I’ll end up right back in the bathtub!
3 tbsp chopped marinated roasted red pepper
16 slices firm white bread
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Wishing you safe walks and friendly skunks,
-Bella -Bella
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