“Paws” and effect

My dog has started to adjust to her paws working like ice skates on the lawn. My fish, on the other hand, just couldn’t adjust to the cold.

The pets gave me two more things to worry about during the storm and the power outage at home.

Most important was finding a warm place to stay where Carly would be welcome. I’m extremely grateful to the family that took us in Monday night after we lost power, but my four-legged little girl was distressed there, and with reports at the time that power restoration could take as long as 10 days, I knew we couldn’t stay.

I took her to the kennel Tuesday morning while I figured out what our next step would be. Turns out the next step would just be down the street.

A friend with power offered us a spot in his house. Our dogs play well together and the location is convenient if I need to run home for a change of clothes, so it’s probably the best arrangement for us right now.

But when I went to check on our house and feed my betta, Dr. Seuss — well, he was floating in the water.

This storm is all about adjusting to the situation, and pets can make that a bit more complicated.

How are you and your furry, feathery or scaly friends coping with the changes?

Let me know at wkleinman@oklahoman.com or 475-3637.

Wendy K. Kleinman
Staff Writer

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