The Transporter Couch

Why do pets throw up on the rug? Dogs, cats, whatever, they start making that weird … mechanical sort of noise and you’re not paying attention because you’re engrossed in an Umberto Eco essay and suddenly it just COMES to you that they’re about to puke. And inevitably they’re standing on the *#&$*(& carpet. And there’s hardwood one foot away. And you drop your book and race but it’s too late. Why the RUG? Is it because they think it’s indoor grass? Is it because they want you to suffer their pain? Why? Why? I’ve had cats and I’ve had dogs and I’ve known them all to throw up lunch and they ALWAYS head for the carpet.