Prompt: Write about things that are not dumb.
Things that are NOT dumb!
My dogs Auggie and Kiya. My cat Schmoo. My amputee cat Trooper.
I have heard people say animals are dumb. Of course, I am gracious and say my response quietly in my mind. I offer a generic response of “OK.”
Then like a secret world, the not dumb world of pets begins!
My not dumb animals are all strays thrown out during Covid or into the wild in general. One scaled the roof for 3 days peeping down as to say, “I am ready to be saved now.” Trooper got her name because I was feeding her as a stray and she vanished for a week. Upon her return I discovered her gunshot would that left her, dangling. Yikes!
Paws on my shoulder when I shed a tear or laughter abounds. Literal survivors. I have seen them watch PBS Masterpiece with curiosity. They fall asleep to sound baths every week as If I planned a spa day just for them. Emotionally in touch. Trust builders.
Fuzzy nuggets!
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