A Shaggy Dog Tale

I went to the Social Services office this morning to sign up my dog for welfare.

The woman at the desk said, "Dogs aren't eligible to draw welfare." My eyes widened.

I replied, "My dog is unemployed, lazy, can't speak English, and has no clue who his dad is. He expects me to feed him, provide him with housing and medical care, and to feel somewhat guilty that he was born a dog."

She looked through her policies and procedures manual, trying to track down requirements for qualification. After about ten minutes of reading, she put down the manual and looked up at me.

My dog gets his first check on Friday.