Animals Scene 2

Look at this place. A beauty salon for dogs. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Me neither, but Poppy needs to look her best for her job. Isn’t that right, Poppy? Come on then, Stephen.

Oh, hi there. I think I’ve got an appointment at ten.

Yes, of course. Poppy, isn’t it?

Yes, that’s right.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Right, Stephen. I think I saw a beauty salon for humans on our way here. So you wait here and I’ll be back in a couple of hours.

What? Ashlie!

What? I can either go now while we wait for Poppy, or after we’re finished here. Oh come on, Stephen! You ran off to the gym yesterday and left me with her. You can look after her today.

But she’s your dog! I don’t want to spend the whole day watching you and Poppy get pampered.

Oh, stop complaining, Stephen. I need to look my best for the filming.

Well, that’s going to take more than a few hours.

Ha ha. Very funny.

She looks like she’s enjoying it. Thank you. She looks lovely. Just like Ashlie. What sorts of people bring their pets here?

Oh, all kinds of people.

And why do you think people bring their pets here?

Oh, British people, they love their pets. They’re part of the family so they want them to look nice.

Well, she certainly looks happy, healthy, and beautiful – don’t you?

Ta-da!

Very nice, Ash. And what do you think of Poppy?

Oh, she looks amazing! Aren’t you gorgeous, Poppy? Aren’t you gorgeous?

Well, looks like you’re both ready for filming. Come on, let’s go.

So, have they told you much about it?

The advert? Not really. I was too excited to ask. But if it’s on TV then everyone will see it. I’m really excited about it. I hope it doesn’t start to rain before we get there. Poppy looks so nice, she shouldn’t get wet.

Maybe you should carry her there so she doesn’t get dirty?

Nonsense. Eh, Poppy? No! Absolutely not! Stephen, can you take her?

Ashlie, you’re unbelievable.

Come on, I need to get there. Hurry up!

Look! Stephen!

Hi, Ash. What is it?

The DVD!

What DVD?

The DVD of the advert. Go on, put it on!

Oh look, there’s Poppy! She looks amazing.

Umm, yeah. shhhh – I’m watching.

Ashlie, is that your foot?

Shut up, Stephen. What? Is that it? Where am I?

Oh, Poppy. You looked amazing. Good job you spent all that time in the salon, Ash – your leg looked great!

Oh, shut up, Stephen!