A Date With Devon

My daughter, Lola, and I made a date this afternoon with one of the dogs from the Franklin County Humane Society Adoption Center. We picked Devon for today’s date because he’s one of the rescue dogs who has been at the adoption center the longest, and we thought he would enjoy getting out and going for a car ride.

We drove to the YMCA and took him for a good long walk, parts of which he set the pace for. Once he’d settled into the idea that he could slow down and enjoy himself, he began to sniff around and take notice of the interesting stuff going on around us, cars driving by, runners running, children playing on the playground.

Devon out for a walk

From there, we drove over to the Dog Wash, a very nice setup at a local carwash, where you can drop in with your dog and have a spa-like bath. With a little cajoling, Devon climbed up in the tub where Lola joined him with the spray nozzle. Seven dollars got us a fine selection of good-smelling shampoo, conditioner, an oatmeal treatment and warm water. Devon couldn’t have been a more cooperative boy.

Devon getting his spa treatment!

After the bath, we headed for the McDonald’s drive-thru for a plain single burger for Devon. He loved the smells coming from the pick-up window, but waited patiently for me to open his snack and break it into bite-size pieces. He ate it with perfect manners.

Devon loving his car ride!

It’s hard to understand why Devon hasn’t been adopted yet. He’s as nice a boy as you could hope to meet. He’s athletic and gorgeous, polite and plain fun to be with.  I’m hoping his perfect family will find him soon. Until then, Lola and I will definitely be taking Devon on another date again soon.