Feeding Animals

Let me begin by saying this post has nothing to do with the Brick House Cafe, any of our customers or feeding my children.  I would not refer to them as animals.  My friend Kaden asked me to feed his dog, cat and chickens for the week while he and his family are down in California.  No problem.  I went over yesterday and did a walk through.  I met the dog who was energetic and friendly.  I was told the chickens were hanging out in a bush eating bugs.  I didn't see a single one.  And the cat - no sign of it.  I saw where the food was kept.  It all looked relatively easy. 

This morning before work I went over to feed the animals.  All was well until I stepped into the backyard and the dog decided he didn't like me without Kaden at home.  Here is the reality of life and dogs for me.  I had a big black lab chase me out of someones front entry and out into the street one day when I was a wee lad.  It scared the freakin crap out of me.  Luckily there were neighbors about who knew the dog and called him off.  The damage was done however and I have a hard time with dogs who bark at me in an aggressive manner.  I don't like that. 

The dog got really mad.  I was determined to get the animals fed so I got back to the shed area.  The dog remained mad.  I don't like angry barks.  Anyhow, he got in his house and just hung out there while I tried to do what I needed to do.  I successfully fed the chickens.  I was hesitant to find the food for the cat because it would mean entering further into the shed with my back to the door and the dog.  The cat hangs out in our play house a lot so maybe I will just leave out some food for it at our house.  The dog, well, his house was between me and his food and water bowls. Both had stuff in them and I wasn't about to get further into the dogs territory.  I just left it as was and hit the road. 

Those damn chihuahua's are viscous mongrels.  Only kidding.  This was a full size dog.  My guess is a lab mixed with something pissed off.  Such a pleasure.  Only 4 more days to do this.  I'm thinking of bringing the dog a nice big steak... it works in the movies right?