Car Jacking

Last week, Dave took Rondo out for a walk.  On his way home, our neighbor, Michelle, was driving her small sedan down the street.  We hadn't spoken to her since Chiquita had been adopted or since we'd gotten Rondo, so she stopped to check in on us.  Being a dog lover herself and knowing that we had been fostering, she rolled down the window to get the scoop on Dave's new friend.

While Dave and Michelle were talking through the passenger window, Rondo hopped up and put his front paws on the door to get a better look at Michelle.  She gushed over him and she and Dave continued talking.  Rondo sat back down on the ground.

The next thing either Dave or Michelle knew, Rondo jumped up, when through the open passenger window and climbed in the back seat of Michelle's car.  Both were completely shocked and Dave was mortified and this bad behavior.  They looked back and Rondo, who loves car rides, was sitting patiently, looking like he was wondering where he was headed.

Dave: Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry. I can't believe he did that.

Michelle: Oh that's ok.  I can't believe he fit.

Dave: Well, he likes car rides.  I can't believe he jumped into the back seat!

Michelle: He probably smells the treats I just bought.  I was just at PetCo.

They look back, and sure enough, Rondo had his big head buried in a a bag, clearly searching for those treats.  ave opened the back door, convinced Rondo to come out before he stole any treats, and apologized again to Michelle.

The next day, I let Rondo outside and saw that Michelle was bringing in her dogs from their morning outing. 

Michelle: Hi!  Hi, Rondo!  He's such a pretty dog.

Me: Hi.  Thank you.  Yeah, sorry he car jacked you yesterday.

Michelle (laughing): Yeah, that's ok.

It's a good thing our neighbors like us.