I am not going to bore everyone with tales of my temporary dog (still looking for a new owner if anyone is interested), or show you photos like a proud grandmother, but after 5 days together I am figuring out some positive tips for dog owners in the city. I used to laugh at these dog cosmeticians,  but I took Kicsi into one this weekend to have a bath. She did not stink, I just wanted her to look her best for her new owner and I was afraid she might bite me if I tried to wash her even though she has a very calm disposition. I looked for a kutyakozmetika in the 6th District on the internet and found one nearby on the corner of Szondi u. and Izabella u. called the Vackor Kutyakozmetika (tel:30-522-3380). The woman was very nice and professional. She put Kicsi up on a table and raised the height so she could not jump off, and easily controlled the dog during her bath. Meanwhile, I sat in a chair reading a magazine feeling like a proud father just having taken his son for his first haircut. Price depends on the size of the dog, but at 1500 firint it was cheap and worth it. The whole process including blow drying took 1.5 hours, but I suppose one does not have stick around for it like I did. Oh, and the owner also works weekends by appointment at no extra charge.

Today we went to a vet, another new experience for me after 18 years in Hungary. Dr. Jozsef Peli was recommended to me Bottlehugger Ben and Anita. The clinic is at Bathori u. 17, V. District near the Batthyany Eternal Flame (orokmecses). Open M-F: 9-12, 16-19, Sat: 9-11, Tel: 302-4676. Some English spoken. The doctor checked her out for free, told me her age by her teeth, and gave her a combination shot and pill against worms (6500 for medicine). They too were very nice and professional. So, if you are looking either for a vet or dog cosmetician in Budapest, I can recommend these folks.