Here's The Scoop

I've mentioned Bush's Drug Store before. It's the pharmacy which was more or less across the Street from 1104 Putnam, the house me Pops grew up in. The Cosgriff clan along with most of the old neighborhood went to Mr. Bush for their various apothecary needs.

As with many other such drug stores nearly a century ago, Bush's had a soda fountain and ice cream parlor in addition to his other wares. A regular customer of his was blind; as such, the man had a seeing eye dog.

Every now and then the man would step into the store. Mr. Bush would go around the ice cream freezer, scoop out a serving, and toss it towards the dog. The animal would catch and swallow the treat almost whole, never leaving a drop to the floor. Then his master and the pup would leave for another few days.

Service dogs need TLC too. Mr. Bush was happy to fill the prescription.