Jerry Goes to the Slammer

Some time ago we let our dogs roam our yard unattended. It was partially fenced-in, but not completely. This worked for a quite a while, but, naturally, the dogs began to wander...

One summer afternoon, Jerry went missing, sending our family into an absolute panic. We called all our neighbors, we walked all around... no Jerry. Then about 8:00 at night we get a phone call. Well, it turns out Jerry was picked up by the dog catcher. We drive over to pick up Jerry. The animal control officer takes us over to a cell - yes, an ACTUAL cell - occupied by one small (although don't tell him that!) dog.

Jerry was just sitting in the cell, with his stubby front paws together like he always used to do, smiling and looking quite contented with himself. We paid his bail (a whopping $5) and took him home.

Of course after that, we never let the dogs out unattended. Now Jerry is in his now forever home, having crossed the rainbow bridge this spring, after a long struggle with DM. He was a great guard dog, and I'm sure he does his rotation by the pearly gates... but if he does wander, I know he will be just fine...

I miss my Jerry.

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Comment by Pippy & Ralph on September 7, 2011 at 8:28pm: Thanks everyone - it's nice to know people get as attached to their dogs as I do.

Comment by Joanna, Rainy and Calvin on September 7, 2011 at 5:42pm: ...and you know which 'cell' to look for him in. Wonderful story. With a 'little' personality like that, I am sure he will be greatly missed. Jerry put a smile on my face today.

Comment by Alison Prasavath on September 7, 2011 at 10:59am: I'm so sorry to hear about Jerry, but it sounds like he has left you with some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing his "jail" story with us, it made me laugh. I was picturing him sitting in his cell, smiling and waiting patiently for his family to come get him.

Comment by Nancy Bauer on September 7, 2011 at 10:06am: Aw, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry, he sounds like a special guy! I lost my Emma to DM this summer, such a sad awful disease. I am sure Jerry and Emma are enjoying running and playing at the bridge each with 4 happy legs!

Comment by Ellen Andersen on September 7, 2011 at 7:45am: RIP sweet Jerry! I loved your story...it made me smile..well, til the last bit but goodbyes are never good.

Comment by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on September 7, 2011 at 4:13am: I'm sorry to read that you lost your Corgi pal but it sounds like he left you with tons of good memories. I'm sure you will treasure them until you and Jerry meet up again.