Adventures of Sheldon: The Paper Towel Massacre

Today is yet another fun "webisode" of the Adventures of Sheldon, the story of a 13 week old Standard Poodle puppy growing up in Palm Springs. After last week's Spanish Moss Incident, we learned a lesson. So, before young Sheldon was left alone in the house once again, we carefully checked to see that there was nothing of any consequence that would be tempting to a youngin'. How mistaken we were. When we returned home having been gone a span of two hours, we discovered what shall now be known as "The Paper Towel Massacre". Before I go any further, let me describe the victim: A roll of Sunrise brand paper towels, which are made from 100% recycled material. We like this brand because it is "kinder to the environment", or so the package says, even though it is printed on the plastic wrapper.. But I digress. Made from 80% post-consumer content and manufactured without chlorine bleaching, these Earth-friendly paper towels were destined for special jobs, and previously stood proudly next to the natural dish soap in the kitchen. A noble clean up job was just not on the cards for this roll of recycled paper towels. Instead the roll was subject to a brutal attack, for fun, no less. It was none other than our young Sheldon Gryffindor. Apparently he decided that roll had lived long enough, and it would make a fabulous toy. I'm still trying to figure out how it made it to the floor from the kitchen counter. I suspect he may have had a feline accomplice in obtaining the contraband. At any rate, young Sheldon proceeded to entertain himself by shredding every last piece of the paper towels and the cardboard tube as well. As you can see from the main photo at top left, it barely resembled its former state.

above: caught red-handed. Or should that be red-lipped. Or red-mouthed...ah I don't know, but here he is with shreds of paper towel in his mouth.

above: Enter into evidence exhibits "A" and "B", said puppy with paper towel pieces in his mouth.
The Evidence Was Overwhelming...so he Plead Guilty for a Plea Bargain...

We struck a deal whereby young Sheldon, the accused would perform public service by helping to clean up the paper towel pieces strewn throughout the house. He was quite willing and helpful with the dustpan brush...

After the job was done, young Sheldon carries the dustpan brush and apologizes for his role on The Paper Towel Massacre. All was forgiven and once again he returns to the good graces of the Household.
Editor's note: The evidence photos, "exhibits "A" and "B" were re-enacted, thanks to the all to willing Sheldon to help dad with material for the blog.
-Rick Rockhill