I could help but laugh out loud when I received the following text message from a friend:

“Do you know anyone who would give a good home to a 6yr old springer spaniel? I cutt of its toe and o cant afford to aftercare (wish shed  told me b4!) so has signed over to surgery. Otherwise, healthy, nice dog.” 

I should probably point out that this friend is a vet and therefore fully licensed to cut off dogs’ toes, but the message tickled me.