LOL!!! Whoa, boy....it must have been a long day. (wink) When I read this subject my mind made it "Umbrella or pooches in Russia."
I thought "AmySue, and umbrella is a good idea but I don't think you should take your dog." LOL!
Anyway -- We were in Russia last August and September. It rained several days. I saw many people with umbrellas (mostly black) but did not see anyone in a poncho. I'd choose the umbrella.
