One of the funniest stories ever!

Ok, since I have become somewhat internet savvy, with the ability to

surf and find far out stories, I have come across some beauts. But this

one just might take the cake. An internet company called 'Poodles as

Pets' has, as the article I read aptly stated, "fleeced" as many as 2000

Japanese citizens. Based out of Australia and England, 'Poodles as Pets'

marketed poodles as must-have accessories for the Japanese rich and

glamorous. The problem? They were sending their unwitting clientele

neatly coiffured lambs, passing them off as dogs! I am not joking, and

yes, I have been laughing for the last 10 minutes! Apparently poodle

dogs are very rare in Japan, thus few people know what they actually

look like. The scam was discovered as several owners began to question

why their "dogs" never barked or ate their dog food! The kicker was

when a leading Japanese actress went on a TV talk show with pictures

of her "dog", only to be told that it was a lamb! (I REALLY need to stop

laughing now!) Needless to say, the 'Poodles as Pets' website has been

shut down. Well, at least these scammed Japanese folks have their

next big Sunday dinner taken care of - bring on the mint jelly and oven

baked rosemary potatoes!

(the lamb is on the right,

just in case there was

any doubt!)