Ungroomed

We may need to loosen her collar soon
London, ON
May 2020
This photo originally shared on Instagram

Her fur is getting a bit long and, to be gentle, more than a little out-of-control. So her chances at the next Westminster Dog Show have been dashed.

Then again, it's not as if she'll ever make it to this, or any, dog show. She'll forever be our beautifully imperfect bundle of schnu-insanity. Not that we're complaining. We wouldn't change a thing, as she's perfect for us.

Other dog owners seem to view pandemic-era grooming in a slightly different light. They've taken to social media, frequently, to complain bitterly about the unfairness of lockdown orders, the tragedy of unkempt doggie fur.

I'm sorry if I fail to see this as a problem when real tragedies are playing out all around us.

I'd like to consider the long-ish, crazy fur another visual signature of an extraordinary time. I don't think Calli seems to mind, and our time is best spent focusing on the things that really matter.

Soon enough we'll be able to bring this bouncy ball of fur back to her beloved groomer for a much needed trim. Local businesses like hers are part of the glue of our community, and we need them to continue to be successful.

But for now, we all have more important roles to play, bigger fish to fry. We can leave the fur alone for a bit. The dog show can wait while we deal with actual problems, not imagined ones.

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