Of Mice and Men
Reasons why Carlson wants Candy to get rid of his dog:
I have so far it stinks, and its very old.
I have so far it stinks, and its very old.
Carlson says the dog smells up the bunkhouse and is too old to be of any use. Carlson wants to put it out of his misery.
I think that is really about it. Animals were meant for work on ranches and Candy's dog was considered useless by most of the men.