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Finally home after a long day at school, I walked in through my front door and was greeted with an absolutely disturbing stench.  "Oh my gosh! What the expletive could that be?" I sniffed around the house, trying to find the source - nearly gagging the entire time.  What could it possibly be?

I round the corner to my living room, and there sits my dog.  Looking guilty as ever. And next to her sits my unopened bottle of Repels All.  In case you don't know what Repels All is, it is used outdoors, after it is diluted, on garden plants, veggies, fruits, flowers, shrubs and trees.  The primary use of Repels All is a repellant or deterrant for basically any type of animal.  The label says it "repels squirrels, deer, rabbits, chipmunks, mice, skunks, rats, beavers, raccoons, porcupines, birds, groundhogs and even more pests!"  Notice, it does NOT say dogs.  And it most definitely did not deter my dog.

I guess I should be thankful, because Repels All is an all natural product and can not cause harm to any animal, but the same can not be said for my couch.  

So, I have two questions for anyone who might be reading this little post:  First, any idea how to get wretched odors out of an entire living space? And second, what surprises have your beloved pets left for you over the years?

Note the bite marks in the top and side of the bottle.  



Comments

  1. Beth SandersonMarch 14, 2023 at 6:10 PM

    I am so sorry for the smell! Dogs can bring in the worst things. I have two dogs, and one of them likes to hunt for moles. One evening he left me a mole head -- not a whole mole, just the little head!
    Maybe it is time for a professional couch steam? Great slice! Welcome!

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  2. JoanneMarch 14, 2023 at 6:51 PM

    Oh dear! I have used that stuff and it does smell! Does your dog now smell like that also? I agree with Beth a professional cleaning might be needed. Windows wide open and maybe a dog bath? Good Luck home is goes away soon.

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  3. JenniferMMarch 14, 2023 at 7:55 PM

    Hahaha (funny for me, since I don't have to smell it, right?!) - I really enjoyed the playful tone of this post. My favorite lines were "Notice: It does not say dogs. And it most definitely did not deter my dog." and "... can not cause harm to any animal, but the same cannot be said for my couch"! At least it wasn't a dead mouse, which was my guess from your teaser / opening lines!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 15, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    Oh my gosh! I bet you were so mad!! Your dog is definitely in the dog house tonight. I have no idea how to get things clean, but I hope you can figure it out. Perhaps hire a professional?

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  5. Mrs. PolacekMarch 16, 2023 at 9:23 PM

    Ah yuck! I hope you were able to get the smell out -- and keep your dog away from it in the future!

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