Verily, the waters did recede and the clouds did part. And low, the sun did breaketh through and shone upon the mountains. But the horses, ah the horses were covered in mud upon their bodies and did have mud packed into their hooves, yet they- not being cloven - were good hooves. The dogs did bark with excitement when they heard the word of the boy, and the boy said "let's go for a walk" and the dogs did run to the hooks where dwelt the collars and the leashes. Verily I say unto you, the dogs were happy dogs - yes they were. The dogs were happy because, being prissy of dogginess, they do prefer not to poop in the rain - so now, to their joy and delight, they may walk upon the ground and do their business and uncrosseth their legs.