Toys of the Month: Attack of the Cuddlefish

Posted by Paul on May 25th, 2008 filed in doggies, toys

On a whim, I popped into a pet supply store on Platte St. on my way to pick up pizzas on evening. They had the standard things, from bowls and leashes to special treats and plush toys. I found one I knew Mu Shu would love - a fat and furry little hedgehog that made that low honking sound she likes so much.

Then I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted the perfect toy for Elwood. You’re already familiar with Elwood’s legendary underbite, from the Easter video.

Here is the toy I found staring at me from the store shelves.

Those of you familiar with artist Ed Heck will recognize Lil Fish. With that jaw and those fangs, I could only see Elwood’s twin. We brought the hedgehog and the fish home to the dogs, and they took to their new toys right away - the new additions were a big hit. Here is the uncanny first meeting between Elwood and his doppleganger.

From that moment on, Elwod and his twin were inseparable for the next two weeks. He carried that fish with him everywhere, at all times. He even ran with it all the way out to the back fence one day and brought it back inside with him. When Elwood napped or slept, he would cuddle up with his new fish. That quickly earned the new toy the name “Cuddlefish”. Look, they even lay passed out on the floor in an identical fashion!

And just for fun, here’s a video of Mu Shu trying to play with the hedgehog, but Elwood kept interfering.