A Favor Gone South

I really like our neighbors.

They are wonderful people.

Over the years, we have kept an eye on each other's house,

picked up papers,

brought in the trash cans.

That kind of thing.

So, when she told me they were going out of town and

asked if I could come over at noon the next day

to let the dogs out,

I was most happy to comply.

Their dog, Tux, is a friendly

little black Schnoodle.

The other two dogs, a black Lab/German Shepherd mix and a Rottweiler mix,

belong to their son and we have seen them over the years, too.

So, with key in hand, I went confidently over to let the dogs out.

After unlocking the back door, I headed straight
for the master bedroom to free Tux.

In the meantime, the other two BIG DOGS swooshed out the door and Tux followed.

Almost in unison, all three dogs were quite relieved

to relieve themselves.

Whew!

Then, as they turned to go sniff and inspect other areas of the yard,

they all noticed THE STRANGER through the glass door inside THEIR house!

Protective instincts were aroused in the black dog and he

lunged at the door with teeth bared!

Yes, this is how he looked!!!

Terrified, I began to push the door closed while they all

barked and jumped on the door!

Yeeeowza!!  - my hand is seriously jammed and fingernails

broken to the quick.

What to do?

Yes, I prayed.
(And no, I did not take this pic!)

After they got tired of barking at me through the door,

they went about their business of sniffing around and exploring in the yard.

I remembered the treats in my pocket that
Dear Heart had insisted I take with me

and nervously worked out my plan in my mind.

Tux came to the door wagging his tail and I let him in.

He's the friendly one.

Now ...

Get ready, get set,

Cracked the door open, called the dogs
"Come here you sweet doggies."
(I don't know their names
and I can't whistle)

They come running.

I open the door,

throw the treats behind me,
the dogs zeroed in on those goodies,

and I RUN out that door.

Thank You God, I left the key in the door.

Can you hear me singing a thankful song?

Thank You Lord for saving me!!!