I made an unforgivable mistake recently.

I invited Orly to ride along on my weekend errands. Quick trip to the grocery store; Lowe’s (dog-friendly; treat-bearing staff), a gas station, and the credit union.

Which was closed.

The fatal error was using the drive-up ATM.

You see, drive-throughs, at least in Missoula, are generally very dog-friendly. Orly has an elaborate rating system; I wouldn’t be surprised to find a doggy social media platform that ranks the drive-throughs and offers tips on steering your chauffeur to the right ones.

My credit union is in the top two: They give out the “good” biscuits, Katie’s Kookies. It’s a toss-up between them and Bridge Pizza for the top spot (Bridge gives out slices of pepperoni, a delicacy that Orly has never seen at home).

But, obviously, the drive-up ATM does not dispense biscuits.

Actually, that’s not obvious! I can choose the assortment of bills I get with my withdrawal. How hard would it be to add a “biscuit” option?! Two 50’s, five 20’s, and a dog cookie. Why not?

Orly has a point. She patiently rode around with me all morning. She sat politely for her treats at Lowe’s. I didn’t let her drive at all, not even in the Lowe’s parking lot. Didn’t she deserve a Katie’s Kookie?

We’ve been through the credit union and Bridge drive-throughs since, and she’s happily collected her due. We visit the Loose Caboose (jerky treats) most Sundays with Orly’s friend Maisy and Maisy’s mom, after our weekly walk.

Despite the frequent drive-through successes, I think she’s still holding a grudge.

And I definitely think twice about heading to the credit union unless there will be cookie-dispensing humans on duty!