Life in the Country

Last evening we went out in the golf cart with our 3 dogs. Actually we only claim 1 as ours, but we have temporary custody of 2 others. Now these 3 love to romp and explore as we give them some exercise. We had strayed off the path to take a look at some ripening blackberries. We saw some movement in the tall grass, but couldn't see anything when we went to investigate so turned the cart toward home. Of course our 3 amigos are right behind us doing whatever it is that dogs do. We came into a clearing and turned around to see a skunk being escorted by 3 dogs. If we had obedient dogs that came when called, we would not have had a problem, but we don't. The 3 continued to harass the skunk until it had enough of them and then let fly, or whould I say spray? Gidget, the dog that we claim as ours, is still a pup and not real bright. She stayed with the chase the longest and took the brunt of the spray. They all got their share however. We now have 3 dogs that no one wants to go near. We did do what we could to relieve them by bathing and applying eye drops, but it will be many days before any of them are bearable to be around.