The dog ate my.......shoes?

I don't know what I did to upset the dog, but clearly he was not happy with me.  Maybe I had gone out and left him home alone - but why attack my Chinese sandals?  These cheapies are common in China, and I used to use them in the bathroom - when I had a shower.  You have to understand a Chinese bathroom.  Still, I brought them home to Oz and they have been handy.  I am not a thong person, even for my feet!  I used to use these outside when I was watering the garden or trying to keep my feet clean and dry.  But Marti has fixed that.  No more will I be able to wear them.