Do or Di by Cook Eileen

Author:Cook, Eileen [Cook, Eileen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Eileen Cook
Published: 2012-01-22T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Rooster was living large at the emergency vet hospital. Apparently it was the vet equivalent of a posh health care hospital/spa, like the places movie stars go to when they want plastic surgery and a pedicure at the same time. Between the medical attention and organic kibble, the dog was costing me more than a timeshare in Maui. The kind with a pool and a Jacuzzi.

“There’s no doubt Rooster has made a great recovery,” the vet said, rubbing Rooster’s belly.

“So Diana can take him home?”

“Does she have a home to take him to?” He looked at me. “I don’t mean to pry, but she’s said a few things that led me to believe that she’s far from the ideal home situation.”

“She has a home; I just don’t think she’s staying there. Her mother is…” I searched for an appropriate word. “Her mother is difficult. She doesn’t seem to care one way or the other. I called the school, but the only thing they seem worked up about is that she has a tab at the cafeteria. I mean, I’m a mentor; it isn’t like they gave me any training for these situations.” I tossed my hands in the air.

“I’m sorry. It must be frustrating. You can do whatever you need to do of course, but I can’t recommend having Rooster on the streets right now. He’s bouncing back, but he’s got no immunity, and he’s going to be fatigued.” The vet shrugged. Basically, what he’s telling me is if I check the Rooster out of the hospital I might as well run him over in my car.

“If it isn’t good for the dog to be out there, I can’t think it’s good for her either,” I said.

“She’s a neat kid. A survivor. I would help if I could, but what I do know is the dog needs a stable place.”

“I’ll do what you think is best.” I fished a Milk Bone out of my coat pocket and held it out for Rooster. He sniffed it with some disdain. Three days in the swanky resort with all-natural-no-filler liver cookies was resulting in refined tastes. After a pause, to let me know he was used to better, Rooster inhaled the treat in one breath. I guess he figured since I was his patron, he better keep me happy.

“You could take Rooster home with you.”

“I hadn’t thought of that.” I looked down at the dog.

“Does your condo allow pets?”

“They do, but they can’t be over 50 pounds.”

“He’s lost some weight. He might squeak in under.” Rooster looked up at us, his banana length tongue lolling out the side of his mouth.

“Doc, you might have a plan. I’ll take one dog to go. Heck, toss in a box of those high-end liver snacks while you’re at it. Nothing’s too good for my roommate.”

“It’s fine with me, but you need to get the owner’s permission.”

“I just have to find her. She has this knack for disappearing and showing up at will.”

“She should be back any minute.

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