Before and After

It started as a joke one night when my nephew stayed over. It was the first Spring after we adopted Macy and he noticed a nasty bundle of black hair that had gathered in a dark corner. He asked what it was and I said, "Oh, that's Macy's dog Fluffy."

I was unprepared for the onslaught of shedding such a little Cocker Spaniel could do, but I know better now, so every Spring she's taken in for a total shave down. Sure, sure, we should probably get her one of those fancy, professional Spaniel do's but she's far too messy (read: would sleep in the kitchen trash can if we let her) to manage something so nice.

Anyway, here's Macy's transformation this year:

from Shaggy:



to Sweetheart:



Have you ever noticed how the smile is always bigger in the After photos?