BLAZING TALES
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BLAZE DAYS
I guess he noticed the door was unlatched. I’ll go back just as soon as I get a little thirsty. He’ll get over it. Too bad, Maggie’s at the vet today so I guess I’m
kay, it’s Saturday morning and I’m up,
running solo. Usually when I get out on an adventure
I’m out and I’m happening. My name is
I end up with stickers between my paws so I need to
Blaze. They say I’m a Vizsla but really
be careful where I’m walking. Once I got some stickers
I’m just a dog. A fast dog. A really fast
stuck in the fur on my rear and I thought I’d go crazy.
dog. In fact, I can run so fast that I can
They were poking me so bad, but I couldn’t reach them
catch a piece of meat before it hits the ground in the
with my teeth! My dad had to pull them out one by
kitchen.
one. He was laughing the whole time. That’s just plain
Today is one of those lucky ones because my dad
mean. He says that’s what happens to naughty dogs,
(my people dad, not my dog dad) left the screen door
who sneak out and run through a field of weeds. Hey, I
open and I’m going on an adventure. First I’ll see if
could’ve gotten them out myself if I had hands instead
Maggie, the dog next door, can get away and join me.
of paws.
Maggie likes to chase cats with me. She’s not as fast
Oh, look! It’s the neighbor from across the street.
as I am though, cuz she got a big old scratch once when
I think his name is Honey because his wife is always
we were teasing the cat next door. That old cat can’t
calling him that. Honey and his wife are unloading
get me. I’m too quick for Mr. Whiskers.
groceries. I wonder if there’s anything tasty in those
Oops, what’s this? I hear Dad hollering my name.
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my murrieta magazine
bags. Maybe I’ll just go have a peek. This is where it’s