The Fashion Disaster (7 page)

Authors: Carolyn Keene,Maeky Pamfntuan

While the Bow-Wow Brigade walked adoptable dogs, Maya chatted with a news reporter.

“Is it true?” the reporter asked. “Did Lola the Diva Dog really come from a shelter?”

“Oh, yes!” Maya said. She looked straight
into the camera. “I guess you can say she went from wags to riches!”

“That was my joke,” George muttered.

Peter came over with Huey on a leash. Nancy couldn't believe her eyes. Instead of pulling Peter, the big Newfie was walking calmly at his side!

“What happened to Huey?” asked George.

“When I told Mayor Strong about Huey and the biscuits, he decided to send him to obedience school,” Peter explained. “Now Huey is an A student!”

“Way to go, Huey!” Nancy cheered. She jumped back before Huey could drool on her sneaker.

“Nancy, Bess, George!” a voice called.

Nancy turned. It was Nicki, walking a small pointy-eared dog on a leash.

“Look at my new dog!” exclaimed Nicki.

“I thought you couldn't have a dog because of your allergic brother,” Nancy said.

“No problem,” said Nicki. “Meet Enriqueâa Mexican hairless!”

“I never met a bald dog before,” Bess said.

“No hair, no sneeze!” explained Nicki.

“Wow!” George said. “I guess there is a dog out there for everyone.”

Next came the moment the girls had been waiting for. Vincent, dressed like a fairy tale prince, got down on one knee as he fitted Lola with a crystal-clear doggy shoe.

“Glass slippers can be bought at the Funky Fido Boutique,” Patsy Ray announced. “Get a pair for your princess pup while supplies last!”

Nancy turned to smile at her best friends. “This fairy tale had a happy ending,” she said. “Thanks to the Clue Crew!”

“I guess we are good detectives,” Bess said.

“Are you kidding?” George said with a grin. “We're
doggone
good!”

Say Fleas!

Who says only divas get star treatment? Now your fave dog or top cat can get face time with their own picture frame, made and designed by YOU!

You Will Need:

One picture of your pet

Acrylic paint

Fine-tipped marker

Arts and crafts glue

Paint brush

5-x-7-inch piece of plain cardboard

Pair of scissors or craft knife

Clear nail polish

Ribbon or magnet

On Your Bark . . . Get Set . . . Go!

Place the picture of your pet in the center of the cardboard, and use a pencil to trace around the picture. Ask an adult to help you cut out a hole for the picture.

Glue dog biscuits or any solid pet treats to the frame. Add stickers, glitter, feathersâeven your pet's paw print for extra pizzazz!

Use the marker to write your pet's name on one of the treats, then brush clear nail polish over the treats for a shiny finish.

When its dry, flip the frame over and glue your pet's picture on the back.

Glue a magnet or colorful ribbon on the back of the frame.

Wait for the glue to dry, then hang up and enjoy!

Don't forgetâframes can be for the birds, too! Decorate a frame with jingly bells and colorful
bird seed. It's sure to fly with your best feathered friend.

You always knew your pet was perfect. Now he's picture perfect!!