So today was Petrie’s second walk on the leash. He has yet to actually do any form of exercise himself (other than hanging on and watching me sweat) but still, it’s good for him. I’m hoping to get him well socialized to the sounds and movements of the world before he gets too big for me to carry. For now, I can hold him and keep him secure from barking dogs and such, but when he gets bigger he will need to not freak out over them.
Anyway, I always walk my dogs the same way – around to the park, a loop back to the walking trail, cut across the school yard and down the road to my house. Well, today, I guess I was earlier than usual or school got out late? It’s almost four and the children were still there!!!
I didn’t realize until I had already cut across a rather large field and my normal exit was locked!! OH NO.
I had to head straight for a playground full of elementary kids. With an iguana.
Within about 20 seconds I had a little crowd chanting “iguana! iguana!”. I was mortified. I was kind of having a little panic attack looking for the closest unlocked exit. They chain these kids in pretty good!!! Every gate was chained!!!
Finally I was able to get to a door, go through a hall and out to freedom. Phew.
Petrie handled himself very well. He had one little freak out moment, made a little girl cry just watching him squirm in my hand but hopefully she’ll be alright. Her parents should look up igs and realize they’re vegetarians, not snakes. :/.
So glad to be home! So is Petrie, he’s hanging out on the curtains now and taking a breather… sitting on a shoulder is hard work!
