THE FACTS:
I had some bananas that were getting too ripe.
I had a banana-nut muffin mix.
I combined the two items and baked 1 dozen muffins last night.
I set them on the counter to cool and went to bed.
This morning we awoke to a Muffin Mystery.
Nine of the muffins were gone.
So was Handsome Hubby. The boys frequently accuse HH of taking more than his fair share of cookies, and they named him as an initial suspect. I called HH at work and quickly ruled him out. He didn’t have an alibi, but I consider him to be a credible source and there is a lack of motive.
There were a few shreds of the foil muffin cups on the floor (which, excuse me, could have been left by 5 of the 6 people who live in this house) but no crumbs or any other evidence of the 9 missing muffins.
The dog was allowed in last night, and the cat has been getting on the counter to look at the fish. (We’re actually rather worried about Bob) Everyone was considered a suspect. (Well, not Bob.)
The evidence (or lack thereof) started to point to the dog. The cat had better access, but the dog had more motive.
Forensic evidence shows us that the muffin pan has signs of blunt trauma… scratches on the top of the pan could only have come from thicker, rather dulled claws and were made by someone with little to no manual dexterity.
Then there was this:
She may look all cute and innocent, but there is enough evidence to charge her with the Muffin Massacre.
Freeze! Put your hands above your head.
Book ’em, Danno!
I think you’re ready for CSI!
Haha. Once when I was babysitting I had a bag of mini banana chocolate chip muffins and the family’s dog did the same thing….I was so worried because of the chocolate but, despite eating ALL of the muffins, she survived the incident unharmed!
Lol! Be glad it wasn’t a bag of flour.
Yes, you read that correctly!
My parents boxer got a new bag of flour off the counter once. He had clumps stuck in his mouth and lips. The kitchen & dining room were a mess!
There was a crayon incident once too. Pretty poo!
Seriously??
Out of all the boys in the house it really was the dog??
Awww…poor fellow can’t even defend himself:)
I totally thought it was one of the boys!!! Not the puppy!!
~Becca
Sneaky doggy!
That’s hilarious!
But I have to wonder: Why did she leave 3?? No dog would EVER leave 3 muffins! I have to wonder if this is not the end of the Muffin Massacre…there may be a twist somewhere.
OMG that sneaky dog 🙂
But how could you be mad?? I mean how cute is she??
CSI here you come.
My daughter’s weim ate a Costco-sized bag of hotdog buns once.
Plastic bag and all.
And lived to tell about it!
I think you cracked the case once you found the hair. ew. But DNA testing is a good idea; innocent until proven guilty, right?
funny doggy. 🙂
Funny! She is very cute. Can’t imagine getting rid of those tin muffin cups are going to be too fun for her. Although if you can eat without a problem then maybe excreting them is no big deal….
Yours is eating muffins still in the wrapper and mine’s eating panties and socks WTF?
This was one of my favorite posts of yours. Ever.
I have a beagle who ate a bag of tealight candles (probably about 20). Yes. Candles. Unscented — like if that mattered. I called the vet in hysterics and was told, “well, this is a first.” He vomited a few times that night and his poop the next day was completely white.
I’m quite impressed with your dog’s good manners to leave 3 muffins for the rest of the family. How thoughtful! 🙂
She even LOOKS like my dog… I do believe you’ll see that foil again… Fine detective work, my friend…
I think he looks pretty satiated and satisfied. I think you and H would make a great team!
“scratches on the top of the pan could only have come from thicker, rather dulled claws and were made by someone with little to no manual dexterity.”
That would be Conner.
HH
Hilarious 🙂 Bet she enjoyed them too!
What a cute story 🙂
You are such a super sleuth.
Once my dog ate and entire bag of Hershey’s Kisses. We seriously wondered if she was going to die…yeah…no dying, just puking chocolate up all over the place. Ew.