used dog?

i've been telling carl i want a dog lately. a small poofy guy.

i don't remember what his comment was that led to this, but i said, "no, i can just get a used one."

and he started LAUGHING. and laughing. and laughing.

i had no idea why.

apparently it is not politically correct to call a dog "used" if it has had a previous owner.

i asked if "pre-owned" is a better term, and he said no. and so did kaka. and mr. t. so, i lose.