It is time again for the perspective of the dog and the cat. As is always the case, we begin with the dog's point of view, what with him getting distracted so easily.
7:00 AM. Waking up. Slept very well. Considering more sleep. But no... breakfast is also a priority.
7:03 AM. Looking outside. Sun's up, birds on the lawn. And a rabbit. Low growl, but there's nothing much I can do. Rabbits are faster than I am. And less annoying than squirrels.
7:09 AM. Waiting on the human to get downstairs and see to my breakfast. After all, I can't really do anything in terms of opening cupboards. More's the pity.
7:17 AM. Thumping my tail furiously on the floor as the human comes downstairs. Good morning, human! Fine day, isn't it? The sort of day that makes you want to get out there and do things. But first things first. How about some breakfast?
7:19 AM. Watching the human pour a big bowl of kibbles.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy.....
7:20 AM. Licking my chops after polishing off breakfast three seconds short of my all time fastest.
That was good!
7:24 AM. Inquiring with the human as to if she'll let me out for a run.
7:25 AM. Out the door and on my way. See you later, human!
7:35 AM. Running through the back fields, barking my head off, feeling as happy as I can possibly be.
7:50 AM. Stopping in to see Spike the Magnificent, Tormentor of Squirrels. Hey, Spike!
7:51 AM. After Spike and I have done the standard doggie greetings, we get to talking about the critical issues of the day. Like what the mailman might be up to today.
7:54 AM. Spike and I discuss the coming summer. I don't know about you, Spike, but personally I prefer cooler temperatures. I know, we can't expect that, but it would be nice, wouldn't it?
8:10 AM. Parting ways with Spike. As usual, he promises to keep me advised when the mailman shows up outside his place so I can be on the alert.
It is the sacred duty of every good dog to bark at the mailman.
8:23 AM. Wandering through the woods on my way home, feeling content.
Wait a minute.... is that...?
It is!
It's that damned squirrel!!!!
8:24 AM. Carefully stalking the squirrel. He doesn't see me. Getting closer. So close now. And...
Damn it! The little bastard saw me!!!
8:27 AM. Circling around a tree. Up above, that damned squirrel is chirping away and taunting me.
Oh, how I hate you....
8:30 AM. Okay, enough of this. He's not coming down. Time to go home.
One of these days, squirrel, you'll let your guard down.
And I'll be there.
8:46 AM. Barking at the door to let the human know I'm back.
She opens the door. Human? I hate squirrels.
10:33 AM. Scarfing a cookie from the human while she has coffee.
12:08 PM. Using my patented mooching eyes look to convince the human to part with a ham and cheese sandwich.
1:30 PM. Barking at the mailman as he drops stuff off at the mailbox.
6:45 PM. Dinner with the human. She's made apple pancakes and has cut me up a plateful.
Human? I love you.
11:30 PM. The human is off to bed. Good night, human. Sleep well.
If there's lightning in the night, I shall bravely come upstairs and take up position under the covers of your bed.
This was such a fun read. I love the detailed perspective and how easily distracted the dog gets. The squirrel part really made me chuckle.
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