I ♥ My FURminator!

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As you know, I have a corgi named Montgomery. As I tell most people, I love Monty, but the two things I like least about him (okay, let’s just call them his "quirks") are that he barks a lot, and he sheds a lot. But, other than that, he is a model dog citizen, especially because he is most patient when I dress him up, which he loves. Does too!

Anyway, I brought Monty into the vet’s a few weeks ago for his annual check-up, and I was complaining to the veterinarian about Monty’s shedding “quirk.” She said, “Oh, you should get the FURminator.” I said, “The what?” She said, “It’s a great brush.” I put it on my list-of-things-to-do-when-I’m-not-cycling-or-writing-my-blog list. (It’s a long and neglected list!)

A week or so past, and I was talking to Tunabreath, who is also a vet, and I was again telling my tale of quirky corgi shedding woe. Tunabreath said, “Oh, you should get the FURminator! But, it’s kind of expensive.” I asked, “How expensive?” She said, I think it’s around $50.” $50 for a dog brush?!?!?!?!

Anyway, as I walked through the kitchen yesterday and saw yet another corgi tumblefurweed blow across the floor, I said, “That’s it. I’m going to look into that FURminator.”

Iz and I were out and about yesterday afternoon and passed a pet store during our travels. I said, “Hey, let’s pop in and see if they have that FURminator brush.” Iz was more interested in the turtles, fish, and gerbils, and by the way, if she ever gets a turtle she’s naming it “Merlin.” But, I steered us right to the dog brush aisle, and there it was!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FSN0A4/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=3493989401&ref=pd_sl_8xaqi7ymxc_e

The brush that promised to “decrease shedding up to 90 percent for about 4 to 6 weeks!” It sounded too good be true; if it had prevented excessive barking, too, my life would have been complete!

I did stand there and ponder if I was crazy to spend $50 on a dog brush, but then I did the math. FURminator + Monty = MLV (Much Less Vacuuming)

I picked it up and headed to the register. (Meanwhile Iz wanted to buy Monty a sweater with a peace sign on it. Where does she get that from I wonder?) When the cashier saw the FURminator, he instantly said, “OMG! I love the FURminator. I use it on my long-haired cat. It’s great.”

The sticker shock from the price was rapidly dwindling, and I was beginning to feel that if this brush was all that and more, it might even be able to somehow get me a job. (Okay, maybe that thought was a direct result of too much caffeine, but you can’t fault me for trying to be positive!)

So, I never thought that I would write an ode to a dog brush, but that is what this is. And, at 11:30 this morning, I went out on the porch, put the Monty on his leash, and brought him down to the yard.

This is Monty pre-FURminator. Note the bad case of maximusfurclumpettuBrute on his thigh!



Then like a cowboy in an old Western, I stood there in front of Monty and whipped the FURminator out of the back pocket of my jeans.



Monty looked hesitant, and I said, “Don’t worry, Monty. After I’m through with you, you’re going to be able to fit into those jeans that you never thought you’d be able to wear again!” He looked doubtful.

Stage 1: You’re Going to Give Me a Bone for This, Aren’t You?



Stage 2: Are We Done Yet?



Stage 3: I’m Not Talking to You Anymore; We Should Be Done By Now!



Stage 4: Now We’re Done, Right?



Stage 5: The Calm After the FURminator Storm



Stage 6: Build-A-Corgi Workshop



A few popsicle sticks and some Elmer’s Glue, and, voila, you’ve got yourself a corgi; at least it’s one that won’t bark! ♥

It’s Nice to Have Friends Who Think You Can Save the World Note:



I just need a cape! Thanks for the magnet, Suze. ♥

The FURminator Comes Through Again Note: Err, I have a job interview on Tuesday. Yes, really! See how powerful the FURminator is! I’m off now to see if it’ll slice bread and/or clean my windows! If it can do my taxes, I'm marrying it! :-)