Sunday, May 3, 2015
Night Out on the Town
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Night Out on the Town
As we have bemoaned for months now, Henry is only able to be left at home during work hours. Since this is starting to make for cranky housebound people, we decided to get crafty! There are not many (really, if any) restaurants nearby that allow pets, but there are a couple that have some form of outdoor seating. It has been literally about a decade since Henry has experienced outdoor dining but we opted to give it a go again. (The last time was when Baby Benny was in the hospital at age 2 or so for a case of pancreatitis while we were still living in Maryland.) So, the plan was to go to our local burger joint that offers outdoor seating.
This was a huge hit with Henry! He had a great night! And so did his people. We brought a towel for the chair. The tables and chairs are made of wrought iron and have a mesh style seat, back and table top. This type of chair is not ideal for pugs with issues like Henry has (wiggly and blind and with long toenails). The chair was a little shaky which made for a more nervous Henry. So, we simple kept one foot on one of the chair feet and that took the wiggle away. We covered the seat with the towel so as his toenails did not get stuck in the mesh seat...although when he would put his paws on the table---like a bad boy-- his toenails almost immediately got stuck! That was not fun.
Since going blind Henry is not able to distinguish the smell from cooking food from cooked food. Since he cannot see he doesn't know that there is not food on the table even if he can clearly smell it. So, sitting right outside of a burger joint made him a little wild while he waited because he could not understand why he smelled food but yet was not being fed food! Not to mention that on this particular night we had gotten in line behind the wrong crowd. The people in front of us ordered one of each menu item! Talk about a long wait for us! And we had a wonky dog waiting! Yikes! But Henry built his patience up, waited for about 20 minutes for his very own kid's meal to arrive. (Benny & Luna would be ever so jealous!)
Henry was thrilled to get his own burger with a bun and we even let him indulge in a few french fries hoping that this would not make him sick. After that he went for a walk and a ride. Some little boy was a tuckered out guy by the time we got home. He even slept in a touch later the next day! #MissionAccomplished
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Henry looks so happy I am sure he loved his kiddies meal
Your big, happy smile is a big heart warmer. Hopefully the next time you will not get so anxious, and also not have to wait so long to order and get to that yummy food.
Yep, there’s nothing harder to wait on than a yummy burger cooking. Looks like Henry was having a good time even if he had to wait.
That is one of the sweetest, happiest, most adorable photos of Henry you’ve ever shared. What a lucky, lucky little guy he is—and how lucky you are that he adopted you.
I just love that big ‘ol Henry smile! So sweet! My puggie nephew Bruno lost his sight too, and seeing Henry’s big smile reminded me of Bruno smiling like that yesterday while he was in the yard, just being with his peeps!
Patty
I’m so glad you all got out for a night on the town! Henry looks so very happy! You are the most wonderful pug parents!
Best Happy Henry Smile EVER!!! Being in beautiful Florida, I’d think just about every eating establishment would have patios. Here is Texas, lots of places have patios, of course, sometimes in the heat of the summer there isn’t anyone out there!!
#BurgerForHenry, #Cutestcustomeroutthere
Wow!!! Happy Meal for a happy Boy!!! I have been catching up on all the posts with Spike. Sorry to read he just didn’t quite fit in with Sir Henry. I wish him well and hope that he finds a loving forever home very soon.
What did the server say when you ordered food for Henry? I imagine it was pretty cute!
What a great picture of Henry! I love it!
And I love hearing about a fun dinner out for Henry and his peeps! I’ll bet you give this place some more of your business!
Can’t say enough about the amazing magic that exists among living beings. Henry and his family are so devoted to each other. So much so (and here’s where we fans notice the little things) that a towel was remembered for precious-Henry’s sit-upon. Such a pleasure to read about all the pugs’ adventures over the years. Thank you.
Looks like a great time was has by all…is Henry a good tipper??? Teehee:)
Henry you look great, this was a definite win, win for everyone!
Seeing that big ol’ Henry smile is the best!!!!
Hope you enjoyed that burger Hank!
Way to go Mom and Dad!
Oh my goodness. This makes my heart so happy! His very own kids meal!!! I love it! They you treat Henry should be used as a model as the way everyone should treat their dogs. God Bless you both! #happypugmeal #happyhenry
That’s one happy pug. Nice you all had a night out together.
My Henry looks so happy with a great big smile. Bet he did have a great time-and wonderful pug dreams,too. Pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2
What a great night out for everybody! How sweet, Henry got his own kid’s meal