Thunder and Rain

Hi everyone, this is Cody.

I am a brave and fierce territory protecting dog. I am not afraid of any animal or person that walks in or in front of our house. I demand respect, and have no need to be afraid of anything. I can defeat any challenger.

There is however, one thing I am reasonably afraid of. And that is Dog. It is right to fear Dog, as Dog is the creator of all things, and although he is a just and merciful Dog, there are times where his wrath can be quite scary.

Such a time is when he growls very loudly and foams at the mouth until it overflows and pours out on all of us. Eddie and Kristen call this Thunder and Rain. They must believe in multiple dogs. Perhaps it is all the injustice facing my canine brothers and sisters across the world. There are starving canines in India and all over the world. Dog is very unhappy about this, and must remind us somehow.

Many days are bright and cheery, and for these days I thank Dog and like to go outside and sniff the air and feel his happy panting breath on my face. But on days of his wrath, I choose to stay inside. I shake with fear until it is over, until I know Dog is happy again. But we never know the day that Dog will come for us, and I don't understand why Kristen and Eddie aren't more afraid and shaking like I am. I try to warn them and try to make them understand...but even if they never do, I have to think that Dog will smile on them in the future for they are good to me. I wish they would remember to give me more hot meat and make sure I get to lick all the food off of the plates and counter instead of forgetting (humans have terrible memories!), but aside from that, they follow my schedule without complaining too much. I think Dog will have mercy on them. I believe he is a loving Dog, and will lick them in the face when we all meet with him in the heavenly Dog park.

Sorry to get all religious on you. But this is important stuff. Dog loves you.