Canine Capers 11

A snappy lesson learned is one you’ll never forgot. Or so M discovered!

We awoke this morning to a beautiful funny day.

“Don’t you mean ‘sunny’ day?” asked M.

Oh, right, yes. A beautiful sunny day.

Given our recent hectic schedule, we wanted to stay outside snoozing — our favourite pastime when we are not otherwise dealing with bad guys and aliens.

However, yesterday, late in the afternoon and throughout the evening, rain fell gently all around. No storms; just rain. Ever since Monday, they had been saying it was going to rain, and when it finally came, it was a relief — at least for those poor weather forecasters who never seem to get it right.

Unfortunately for us, with the deck still wet and the grass downright soggy, it was clear that the best place was inside.

So there I was sleeping all comfy and warm, when suddenly, without warning, M declared, “I’m bored.”

Did I mention I was sleeping? I was none too pleased to be disturbed. I didn’t lift my head or acknowledge him in any way.

“Then go for a walk or play some cards, but whatever you do, please do it quietly. I’m tired!”

Back to sleep I went and that was the last I heard from M — until there was a loud snap and a yelp coming from behind me.

I jumped up just in time to see a rather pitiful sight — M with a mousetrap hanging from the long fur on his front right paw.

I could only watch for a few seconds before bursting out laughing.

“Where did you get that?” I spluttered, and then barely managed to say, “Did the mousey give it to you?” before again with the laughing.

Turns out M had been sniffing around in places no one ever thought he could fit — clearly where not even a mouse could fit — and when he came across the little grey toy, he simply had to find out what it was about.

Silly, M. Doesn't he know not to touch things that don't belong to you? He does now! Oh, he was more startled than hurt, but I’d say it’s a safe bet he won’t go exploring in places he shouldn’t anytime again soon.

Yes, I eventually stopped laughing long enough to relieve him of the source of his embarrassment ... although I did leave a few strands of his fur in the mousetrap as evidence.

Like I said the first time, a beautiful funny day — courtesy of Mr One and Only!

T

PS Jenny eventually saw the trap and the long strands of fur, and put two and two together. I think she and Leon are still laughing!