Sometimes when Mom and Dad are busy I stay on the deck I like it. I can see birds and rabbits and deer one day I saw a turkey it made me crazy I wanted it. There is shade and a water bowl I can hear the other dogs barking so I know where they are. The deck has a gate with a latch I like the deck.
A few days ago Mom and Dad put me on the deck I OPENED THE GATE! I RAN! I am smart I opened the gate I ran! Dad came out the front door to get me I was gone I ran! Dad yelled, “TAKODA COME!” I ran.
I ran next door to see Daisy 2 no name stray dog we ran. I ran to the park I ran to the neighbors they called Mom and Dad my tag says to call for $reward they did. I don’t know $reward but they called they did not keep me, I got away I ran their German Shepherd is old I ran. It was getting dark Mom and Dad walked and drove all over our mountain I ran it was fun. I decided to go home I was hungry Mom said I stunk I had to go to the beauty parlor and get consequences the next day then I smelled good I was shiny. Dad said I am prettier than the lady on the Weather Channel. I am handsome.
There is a lock on my gate now I can’t open it. Mom and Dad have to do it after my leash is on I don’t have thumbs.
Oh, Takoda, I bet your mom and dad are grateful you don’t have thumbs!
Oh yes, they are!