Calling all Doodle Detectives!!!

[Adina P]

Calling all doodle detectives ... we need some sleuths to help solve...

Just The Facts:
This morning at about 8am two small, semi-dry turds were found on an unoccupied dog bed in our room. No dog was on that particular bed at the time. Clark and Natalie were both fast asleep. All dogs were accounted for. This is not the first time this has occurred. In fact, this is probably the 6th+ time. Yesterday it happened twice. Specimens are no larger than the tip of my thumb and seem dryer than a fresh specimen.

The Usual Suspects:

Robert "Rosco" Redfur:

Large goofy labradoodle. Was spotted throughout the night on my side of the bed -- far from the scene of the crime. Not his typical turd. Larger than his usual tightly clinging dingleberries. Tends to take his far away poop spots in the yard seriously.

Thule AKA "Thulemonster"

Dainty labradoodle. Mischievous and smart. Usually 'holds it' till she can't hold it no more. Quite vocal when she needs to go outside. Has been known to poop "like a horse" while walking if she's in a heel.

Cass AKA "Cassiopeia"

Senior border collie. Arthritis and weakness in back legs. Prefers to stay lying down unless there is food or squirrels or Daddy involved. Record bowel/bladder holder. Tied with Thule for "closest to the scene of the crime." Has always been very serious about keeping her poops "far from civilization".

So Doodle Detectives...how do we solve this case?

(P.S. Anyone see a similar episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?" It was FRANK!)

[F, Calla & Luca]

Great idea--they could get over the fence!

[Sue & Willy Babe]

This is way to funny LOL LOL LO)L Are you sure they are not raisins???

[F, Calla & Luca]

Did they pass the smell test?

[Adina P]

The smell test proved it was indeed a turd.

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Maybe the stork did it.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Must be very dry then. Or do they stick around to see how things go?

[Karen & Lucy]

In my very non-professional opinion, after examining the photo of the said "semi dried Turds", they appear to have been smashed to some degree. Without having the specimens in person to examine thoroughly, I can only make a guess-ta-mated ruling.....................
In my humble opinion, I point my finger at CASS
#1. She is old, has arthritis and weakness in the back legs thus, after her rountine Poop earlier in the day, and accidentally, of course, stepping in said poop, was unable to scratch the ground with said arthritic and weak hind legs after the event to rid hind paws of all poop debry due to said arthritic and weak hind legs. WHEW, that was a long sentance ;-)
So, by- in -large tracking into said house evidance of the earlier event.
#2. The accused then circled her bed before retiring, depositing said, then semi dried, TURDS !
#3. By-in-large, look at the mug shots. Look at those poor "innocent" eyes of the accussed CASS. She is looking for sympathy due to said arthritis and weakness in the back legs.
BUT, we know she is not innocent, we will not be taken in by "those" eyes.
Find her GUILTY, and sentence her to 1/2 hr. in the dog crate without treats, and 8 weeks of therapy to strengthen those arthritic weak hind legs so this does not happen again.
By-In-Large, she must realize that her sister Natalie will be crawling on said floor in a couple of months and will pick up those said semi-dried turds and.................. OH, I can not even think of it!
GUILTY, I SAY, GUILTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SIDE BAR: does any of this make sense, are we all doodle
nuts ;-)

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Was there any other evidence? Such as hairs,saliva? Did the search dogs pick up a scent?

[Joyce & Wilson]

MILKDUDS?????? Did u watch a movie last night..they went out to concessions?? I think I left a theater seat looking like that..yes definately MILKDUDS!

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

Adina! We are so happy you're back..even if it is to bring us pictures of dingleberries! I guess we can't question them anymore. I vote Rosco. :-)

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Holy *&%#! It is the only answer. You know it is close to Christmas and not everyone has access to frankincense and myrhh. Maybe it is a gift to Natalie from someone who it is their only gift to give. You are too funny. Actually my first instinct is Cass. She is getting a little older and somtimes in us older beings, little things can slip by unnoticed.

[Adina P]

Upon arriving home from a dinner at friends' home (it was just me and Natalie--Clark et al were at a Christmas concert) I found some smaller sized specimens that were stepped on .. on the living room rug.

We suspect Cass...but a hiney check last night showed nothing. Perhaps last night's incident was unrelated? Or was it?