A funny thing happened on the way to Mari & Charlie’s brunch today.
We were in the middle of the no-man’s-land between Roxboro & Markham…you know, that part of The Worst-Designed Intersection in Durham (or is it in all of North Carolina?) where you’ve already crossed northbound Roxboro and are waiting for a break in the southbound traffic…when a car with a carousel horse on the roof pulls up next to us. It’s Madame deNerve and Miss Andrews…and a puppy. They found said critter running across Washington Street, chasing a mama bear that looked none too interested in continuing her role as Supplier of Free Milk. Mama had the remnants of a chain around her neck; either she had liberated herself or her human companions decided to comply with the new No Chained Dogs ordinance by contributing to Durham’s thriving population of stray dogs.
They knew we’d been discussing the possibility of getting a new dog, so they were actually on their way over to see us before bringing the little fella to the pound. Barry asked if I’d be OK with adopting the dog. I looked at his furry little face framed in their car window, the serious expression, the adorable brown puppy eyebrows, and said “I’m already in love with him.”
So we went to the brunch for a bit, then returned to pick up our new dog from the neighbors. They were calling him Elijah, after Barry’s favorite bourbon, although we’re not committed on a name yet. He’s probably part rottweiler, although the mom was something different. He’s a furry little bear cub, who likes to snuggle in a den, and already runs after Barry with his tail wagging every time the Big Dog walks across the room.
Our New Puppy
7 responses so far ↓
1 Michael Bacon // Jan 2, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I know that intersection is a real sore spot for y’all, but it isn’t even the second worst designed on Roxboro. The Roxboro-Main intersection and the Roxboro-Liberty-Holloway abomination still have it beat cold.
2 kaferine de nerve // Jan 2, 2010 at 5:31 pm
he looked so warm and safe in your lap– a lucky day for that puppy. after reading your post i think all the loose dogs (there were many) seen today might be explained by the new no chained dog ordinance. i did not make that connection until your post.
3 Lenore // Jan 2, 2010 at 6:34 pm
He’s definitely adorable!
4 barry // Jan 3, 2010 at 8:24 am
The designation of Worst Designed Intersection in the State comes directly from a City of Durham Traffic Engineer, and refers to the entirety of Roxboro/Markham/Mangum. Not having spent much time in Charlotte, and none in Rocky Mouont, for instance, i have no idea whether or not he’s right.
5 heylaw // Jan 3, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Are you keeping the name Elijah? I’m in love with my new nephew already!!! Keep posting those pics.
6 Roger Green // Jan 3, 2010 at 5:08 pm
The no-dog-tied-outside-on-leash law or whatever, made a brief mention on NBC Nightly News Friday night.
7 Joseph H. Vilas // Jan 3, 2010 at 11:51 pm
AWWWW!!!
Congratulations & good luck. He looks like a great pup.
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