Theo, our Great Pyrenees rescue, barks defiantly into the wickedness of the dark night.
Ever vigilant, Theo comes from a long line of guardians, livestock guardians. His breed has been trained for generations to bark at any sign of a threat to the herd. Whether that threat is a pack of wolves, wild dogs, or poachers.
Theo’s biggest nemesis is the Cottontail Rabbit.
Nightly, ever vigilant, Theo warns of the hazards caused by the cunning and ruthless Cottontail. Theo’s piercing eyes focus like lasers toward the woodline while his deep, throaty bark sends a final warning to the trespasser.
Not tonight Cottontail. Not tonight,” Roars Theo.
Our supervillain, recognizing Theo’s cunning, strength, and sheer force of will has partnered with another malefactor. Will these dastardly scoundrels overpower our hero and enslave humanity? The balance of power in the world, lest I say the universe, is precariously perched on the razor’s edge.
Will these two Supervillains trick Theo after their reassurances not to attack? Will the offering of birdseed, avocados, and grapes tentatively keep the peace? How much can a bunny eat?
Peace. Such a fleeting concept, like a snowflake melting on your tongue on a cold winter’s day.
For now, Theo’s nemeses feast rather than attack. The peace is held for one more day.
Can peace last?
Wait! What is that?
Did the Cottontails open a wormhole to the squirellebulous galaxy in the forestal quadrant? Is it yet another alien race seeking to enslave mankind?
How can our hero; Theo, guardian of the livestock, defeat this new threat, the black squirrel? A villain capable of climbing to unseen heights and leaping incredible distances.
What defense can there be against such powers?
How much can one dog do?
Theo vows to always be there to save mankind. Ever vigilant.
In reality, Theo doesn’t take his job all that seriously.
Last night I set up the trail cam expecting to see opossums but I got two rabbits, a bunch of mouse eyes glowing in the darkness, and squirrels in the morning.
Theo does bark at the bunnies nightly, but it’s more of a half bark than a ‘Get off my lawn’ bark. Further, he frequently pauses to see if he can get a treat for coming inside.
Admittedly, sometimes Theo refuses to come into the house until he literally sees, or hears, the treat bag.
I saw the black squirrel at the end of last winter and spring but it stopped visiting. The cold weather and frozen ground have brought the squirrel back seeking food.
It’s very cool to see a black squirrel!
I don’t know the sex of the black squirrel but it has a mate. I hope they start a family.
I also got a cool photo of this grey squirrel eating an avocado.
Thanks for reading this (attempt at) comedy!
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2 responses to “There’s A Second Bunny!”
What a light-hearted, exciting way to start my Monday. I think you have writing in your future. My daughter lives in Park Rapids, MN and they have a lot of black squirrels. She has a little squirrel size picnic bench feeder by her patio door and the squirrels come and sit on the seat and feast on corn. Her German Shepherd lays by the door and watches them all day with just the patio door between them. Squirrels aren’t bothered by her and she never barks, just watches them.
I love hearing stories like that Kay. I notice woodland creatures that are different and a black squirrel definitely stands out. Theo only barks at the bunnies because he can’t see them. He would never try to harm them. Some of the squirrels in the back yard have been letting me get closer when I put the bird seed out, I had one that didn’t flinch as I was about 4 feet away.