Column: ‘The Great Es-steak’

Bo Mayne Vizsla resident of Maryville

Hi. My name is Bo.

I’m a sophisticated dog, with a discerning palate.

Regular dog food doesn’t really satisfy me, so I source my own.

You’ve heard of farm to table?

I prefer table to mouth.

It’s not always easy to do, but I’m a hunting dog, you see.

Unfortunately for Dad, the only thing I hunt for is table food.

Today was my chance.

Mom and Dad had friends over and they served steak.

Boy that steak went fast.

But there was one last plate, and it had a whole steak on it. Imagine a big, juicy ribeye right within reach!

I waited for the perfect moment.

Everyone had their backs turned and I saw my chance. Like a flash I leapt up, grabbed that steak and ran as fast as I could!

Their guest looked down at his plate in confusion, because I made that steak disappear before his very eyes!

It was just my super lucky day, because the back door was still open. I dashed through the door and out to the yard while everyone chased me.

And then in one mighty GULP…the steak was gone.

I’m really good at eating fast when I need to.

Mom’s face was very red and she said, “You are on thin ice!”

I don’t know where thin ice is, but I am on it a lot.

Mom always forgives me though.

Everyone was a little grouchy about it, but I can’t stop smiling. I might be on thin ice, but that steak was worth it!