Donald and Daisy

This is an actual conversation that took place with a friend of mine. I am clearly baffled since it is the year 2008 and we are in New York:

David: I'm adopting a puppy from the pound

Helen: Are you really?

D: Well apparently "dog pounds" don't exist anymore (neither do dog catchers either)--- crazy right? I figured I could cut out the middleman and just get a dog catcher to find me a dog I like. So after I couldn't find a dog pound or a dog catcher on information I googled it and it kept redirecting me to these "animal shelters." So after work I am going to go to one. I hope they have dogs there bc I dont want another kind of animal. wish me luck.

Whats the 411 hun? How are you doing?

H: I have been trying to adopt a dog too they are very strict. But good luck I want to see it if you get it. What kind do you want? NOthing new with me just working alot and figurin out my Halloween costume. YOu going to *name redacted*?

What about you? Besides dog huntiing what are you up to?

D: Whas good Helen?

Well I wish you luck on your quest for the worlds greatest companion. Did you know they don't have frogs at an animal shelter? I asked for an animal to tide me over but "they don't do that" apparently. So I'm now finding out from the landlord if I'm allowed to have a duck on premise-- there isn't a waiting period or background check...and they have two in stock. Fingers crossed.Yes ill go to *name redacted or however you spell it.

H: I may ask for one for Christmas.. My mom had a pet duck growing up in the city so there may be a chance for you to have one. She is writing a book about it actually. His name was Mike he is stuffed in her livingroom which is sort of creepy :) Well I guess I will see you necxt week.

What are you plans for the weekend?

D: PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE OF MIKE!!!! PLEASE!!!!

...to be continued