Picture it: Saturday night, a deserted road. There I am, minding my own business, driving home, when OH NO THE FIVE-OH it is the POLICE and the flashy lights and I am being pulled over. "Drat!" I say to myself (or possibly it was something a bit more profane). So the officer had pulled me over for speeding, which I honestly think I wasn't, because I'd already passed the sign indicating that the speed limit was 45, not 35, before he pulled me over, but I suspect his pulling me over might've had as much to do with it being about 2 o'clock in the morning as anything, and he was bored or looking for drunks or both. In any case, I'd had a very bad day, an afternoon at a funeral, and I was not eager to cap off that kind of day with a nice hefty fine and a besmirchment of my driving record. So I was polite as possible and said I was sorry but I honestly thought I was in the 45 zone and he asked if I'd been drinking (see?) and I said I had not (true) and that is when he said:
"Do you travel with a pet, ma'am?"
And I said indeed I did, and wondered where that question had come from, until I noticed the beam of his Official Big Police Flashlight shining on Scooter's car seat. Which, in retrospect, I should wonder how he knew what it was, since most people don't; but for whatever the reason, when I explained/confirmed to him that's what it was, he laughed and laughed and laughed at me, and then gave me my license back and told me to be careful and be on my way. (!!!)
I am not sure if he was mocking me, or if he was sympathizing with me â€" maybe he, too, has a small brown noodle dog of questionable back and tooth health. But for whatever reason, Scooter had totally gotten me out of a speeding ticket with his awesome Dachshund Powers, even from a mile away. WIN.
:apls: YAY! I'm glad Scooter was able to get you out of that mess. Its all you needed after such a hard day. I'm praying things start looking up for both you and Scooter. :pray:
NEVER under-estimate the powers of the dachsie secret underground society, you never know who may be involved....well done, Scooter, for helping your Mum in her hour of need.
LOL!!! :2funny: I am on the floor! WTG Scooter sending you officer rays from afar...what a story.
We too get mocked for having a "pet" seat in our car. We also have a baby seat on the other side (grandson). We are in our 50's. People laugh at our unique family car.
Way to go Scooter. Saved the day again.
Way to go, Skootr Dude! You da dawg! :thumb:
Here's my thought-He and his wife have been having a discussion about her getting a car seat for their pet. He has been telling her it was a stupid idea and that NO ONE uses those. Then, probably on the same day, he pulls someone over at 2 in the morning and what does he see, one of those seats in the car. Knowing he was going to have to admit to his wife he was wrong, and, probably, still laughing at what he thinks is the silliness of it, he decides he can't possibly ticket you!
Makes a good story anyway!
I'm glad you didn't get a ticket. We have some officers setting up a speed trap recently right down the street from us. It is at the bottom of a hill! Drives me nuts!!!
WOO HOO SCOOTER! WAY TO GO :apls:
Well I have to laugh about my Twinkie angel. When I had her and it was either fall or early spring I would take her shopping with me, and then when we got to the store, I would sit her on my lap and for a while she would just lay there watching all the people walk by. She really seemed to love doing that. That time literally she was on her back her head resting on the window frame(it was down) and this cop comes dashing over to talk about doxies with me and also fuss over her a LOT!!!  I think he had one too but he was getting such a kick of her her sprawled on her back but moving her head to follow the people as they walked past. Not barking, some tail wagging but she really liked that!!
FYI, when I would go in to shop, she was put in the kennel and that was the only time I did not have van shut and locked up tight. The front windows were about 1/2 down and the middle sliding windows were also half open so there was no risk of her getting overheated.
When I am on-duty as a volunteer with the local Park Police, I have been known to stop and chat with dachshund owners that I encounter while patrolling various parks and trail systems on bicycle. The owners always seem a little bit surprised when I stop to talk to them.
:2funny: Now, tell me ... does Scooter have a Lookout Car Seat? And is it a large one? :grin: Not that I'd know anything about doggie car seats :grin: Too funny!! I bet Scooter was pretty proud of himself!
Quote from: doxielady5569128 on March 09, 2010, 09:56:05 AM
:apls: YAY! I'm glad Scooter was able to get you out of that mess. Its all you needed after such a hard day. I'm praying things start looking up for both you and Scooter. :pray:
Aw, thank you! *hugs*
Quote from: Spanish Teckels on March 09, 2010, 12:47:09 PM
NEVER under-estimate the powers of the dachsie secret underground society, you never know who may be involved....well done, Scooter, for helping your Mum in her hour of need.
Why thank you! I try to be as helpful as I am handsome! (It is a challenge. I am VERY handsome)
xoxo,
SKOOTR
Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on March 09, 2010, 03:48:45 PM
LOL!!! :2funny: I am on the floor! WTG Scooter sending you officer rays from afar...what a story.
Aw, thank you! Mom totally owes me a Poopatorium for this.
Failing that, may I come live with you? I promise to be very very good.
xoxo,
SKOOTR
Quote from: peterparker on March 09, 2010, 03:56:31 PM
We too get mocked for having a "pet" seat in our car. We also have a baby seat on the other side (grandson). We are in our 50's. People laugh at our unique family car.
Way to go Scooter. Saved the day again.
They laugh because they are JEALOUS. (I know this because I am very wise, and I think your car sounds awesome)
xoxo,
SKOOTR
Quote from: Madderoos Mom on March 09, 2010, 11:07:51 PM
Way to go, Skootr Dude! You da dawg! :thumb:
Thank you kindly! I cannot imagine a higher compliment! I'd return the thumbs-up, if I had thumbs.
xoxo,
SKOOTR
Quote from: Teresa on March 10, 2010, 05:49:14 AM
Here's my thought-He and his wife have been having a discussion about her getting a car seat for their pet. He has been telling her it was a stupid idea and that NO ONE uses those. Then, probably on the same day, he pulls someone over at 2 in the morning and what does he see, one of those seats in the car. Knowing he was going to have to admit to his wife he was wrong, and, probably, still laughing at what he thinks is the silliness of it, he decides he can't possibly ticket you!
Makes a good story anyway!
I'm glad you didn't get a ticket. We have some officers setting up a speed trap recently right down the street from us. It is at the bottom of a hill! Drives me nuts!!!
This was at the bottom of a hill, too! What's with that? It seems unneccessarily tricky. *frown* Ah well, hopefully he went online ASAP and bought a car seat for his dog and flowers for his wife, for doubting her. :grin:
Quote from: cheryl186 on March 10, 2010, 08:04:46 AM
WOO HOO SCOOTER! WAY TO GO :apls:
Thank you, thank you very much! (was that a good Elvis voice?)
xoxo,
SKOOTR
Quote from: auntydoxzz on March 10, 2010, 11:27:45 AM
Well I have to laugh about my Twinkie angel. When I had her and it was either fall or early spring I would take her shopping with me, and then when we got to the store, I would sit her on my lap and for a while she would just lay there watching all the people walk by. She really seemed to love doing that. That time literally she was on her back her head resting on the window frame(it was down) and this cop comes dashing over to talk about doxies with me and also fuss over her a LOT!!! I think he had one too but he was getting such a kick of her her sprawled on her back but moving her head to follow the people as they walked past. Not barking, some tail wagging but she really liked that!!
FYI, when I would go in to shop, she was put in the kennel and that was the only time I did not have van shut and locked up tight. The front windows were about 1/2 down and the middle sliding windows were also half open so there was no risk of her getting overheated.
Aw, that sounds ADORABLE! I can just picture her sprawling and people-watching all at once!! :heart:
Quote from: David C. on March 10, 2010, 07:22:57 PM
When I am on-duty as a volunteer with the local Park Police, I have been known to stop and chat with dachshund owners that I encounter while patrolling various parks and trail systems on bicycle. The owners always seem a little bit surprised when I stop to talk to them.
I think I'd be surprised, too, at first. But I'd quickly become pleased to meet another Noodle Dog Owner. Well, "owner". Heh.
Quote from: Delia and girls on March 10, 2010, 08:13:16 PM
:2funny: Now, tell me ... does Scooter have a Lookout Car Seat? And is it a large one? :grin: Not that I'd know anything about doggie car seats :grin: Too funny!! I bet Scooter was pretty proud of himself!
Hee! No, why would you know about any sort of car seat, especially the Lookout? *halo*
And Scooter
did look a little smug when I got home to him that night... :grin:
God knows what they would think of me................foam booster seat, soft crate and a pram and snot marks over most windows.................................
You would be immune to citations of all varieties forever!
*makes note to have Scooter add "nose art" to car windows*
Our pups have gotten Frank out of more than one ticket and once they were not even in the van as well.........................
To answer your question Scooter....
YES!!!! :thumb:
A policeman here in Tulsa pulled a person over for having his dog riding in his lap that is how I found out it is against the law to drive with a dog in your lap?The person driving got a ticket for it ?
Quote from: Shumard4 on March 17, 2010, 11:19:41 AM
Our pups have gotten Frank out of more than one ticket and once they were not even in the van as well.........................
Proof that Dachshunds are MAGIC!
Auntie Dee Dee, I have all my posessions in a polka-dotted hankerchief tied to a stick! It is over my shoulder and I am ready to go. Please send for me ASAP! Mom has not fed me HAM or vienna sausages in almost two hours. WOE.
Your loving future housemate,
SKOOTR
Quote from: papbouv on March 17, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
A policeman here in Tulsa pulled a person over for having his dog riding in his lap that is how I found out it is against the law to drive with a dog in your lap?The person driving got a ticket for it ?
Wow, I didn't know it was illegal!