The Reborn Otaku's Code of Practice for the Apocalypse

Chapter 5: Little Puppy

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There was nothing to do at the moment with twenty days until the end of the world. Luo Xun did not want to start processing food but obviously cannot idle either. He could go to a kennel and see dogs?

Luo Xun quickly found one of several major dog kennels in the southwest area using his cellphone. The place had many good breeds of dog and positive online reviews, should be a great place to purchase a dog.

He drove his car southward. Dog kennels were generally built in suburban areas, more remote with rapid city expansion. Since they need s.p.a.ce, building too close to the city could pose a problem.

Buildings became more and more scarce along the road. Luo Xun pa.s.sed flower greenhouses and harvested corn fields with hay bales lying around. Half an hour later he saw sign 'Showtime Dog Kennel'

Why is it named that? Luo Xun wondered.

He turned and ten minutes later arrived at the compound walls with a sign hung on the door with the same name.

Seeing a potential customer, an 18-19 year old welcomed Luo Xun inside while inquiring about what dog he wanted to raise.

"Do you have a chow chow? One around 3-4 months would be best."

"You want a dog to guard the door? Right a few months ago we received two chow chows. Don't let the current price fool you, they are quality dogs! Specially bred and raised, worth more than a golden furred husky!"

Luo Xun nodded, those sorts of dog were fiercer and chow chows were smart, thus faster to train up. The two entered a room with several men who had heard that Luo Xun was intending to buy. One man in the back stood.

"Come with me."

Along the dogs barked without pause. Luo Xun also saw two majestic mastiffs – this breed of dog he could not raise in fear of it turning into a zombie during the Apocalypse. He could handle a chow chow but he would dead meat against a Tibetan mastiff.

Customers do not go far in due to the dog smell and high temperatures. The cages had an adult dog and some puppies.

"This litter is three and half months old, the other Is two months. Although a bit on the small side, the breed is good." The man motioned towards the cages.

The mother was growling, somehow knowing that people want to take her pups. Luo Xun looked between the two cages; the three and a half month cage had two puppies while the other had five.

"They have a pedigree certificate?"

"Yes, the mother is game level and the puppies have cards."

He pointed at the two month cage, "These ones are expensive, the other two are female. 2100 for both without a license."

Luo Xun instantly wanted to buy both chow chows but immediately stopped himself. He did not know if a single dog would turn into a zombie, let alone two?

"I'll take one for now. Do you have dog food and medicine?"

"Yeah we have them if you don't mind taking some older stock."

Luo Xun happily bought things and selected an energetic puppy. The dog kennel also printed a booklet on dog care and training. The car now held two packages of dog food (he ordered extra online) and dog chew bones, which were more expensive than white rice! If the dog did become a zombie Luo Xun's heart would be crushed! He would have to slowly eat the dog food!

Thinking of the body size and appet.i.te of an adult German Shepard, Luo Xun felt regret. In his arms the chow chow looked at him with watery eyes, the cuteness really pulled at people's heartstrings.