My job is to guard the house. Nobody specifically trained me for this task nor directed me to fulfill this role but it’s one that obviously must be done for a myriad of reasons. First, and foremost, Mom and Dad seem oblivious to most threats and I’m the only one who even notices. Second, I just don’t like too much stuff going on that’s out of the ordinary; like people talking outside or animals crossing my yard. It’s very disconcerting.
The one thing that Dad has told me over and over is that I have to be polite. So when I notice these things, I just try to get someone’s attention without saying too much. If I do, it’s always with the “Please be polite, Kya.” Such is my life. It’s not easy but I try my best.
So, just last night I was being real good. I noticed something that no one else did. Big surprise, right?! I got Dad’s attention and he said, “OK, sweetie. Just a sec.” So I waited. But then I noticed it again! Something was out there in my yard! Who knows what that thing was trying to do! It was up to no good I tell you. I made myself big so if it saw me it would be really scared. I told Dad again and he said I could go outside to see what it was so I rushed out the door real fast! I got there way faster than he did. He seemed confused but I was not at all.
At least, not until I got there. When I got there, this thing that was nosing around like he owned the place suddenly stopped moving and laid down on its side. Then suddenly, I knew that’s what would happen! That’s why I made myself big to start with. I scared it and it worked! Dad was still confused and too far away. (He sometimes moves way to slow. Good thing I’m around.) So I figured I would bring it to him so he could see it up close but right when I got it in my mouth, he told me to drop it. Bleh. It tasted worse than it smelled anyway. He told me I did real good and told me what a good girl I was. When Mom heard, she squealed and scratched my ears. I love it when she does that.
Yep. I try my best.
That “possum” (Dad called it that) ain’t seen no one like me!
Regards,
Kya
