sock monster

Do you lose a sock in the washer or dryer?  Is it the sock monster or is it something more sinister?  One family discovered their "sock monster" was their dog.  Yep, the family pet was consuming their socks.  When they took the sick dog to the vet, they had no clue that 43 1/2 socks would be found in his stomach.  The dog is home after surgery and still alive--no other word on his condition though.  eating socks