I used to live with my old master, quite far away from where i am now. He called me Piston, and wasn't home very much. I remember one day i decided to go exploring down the street - and boy did i get in trouble! From that day on i would sit in the front yard all day waiting for him to get home. When he got home it was the same ritual everyday - quick pat on the head, get excited, get kicked down, then the door was slammed in my face. I still wagged my tail, that pat on the head was the only human contact i had each day!
Then one day, the neighbors son came and opened the gate. "Piston!" He called my name and patted his leg, calling me over. I hesitated, master would not like this at all... "Piston! C'mon boy!" I leaped over to him and jumped up, "Good boy!" Oh wow i though, enjoying the pats and scratches behind my ears. Suddenly i herd a click, I turned quickly and then felt a tug at my neck. "C'mon" the boy pulled harder on the leash he had just attached to my collar. I sat down. Where did he want me to go? "Piston! C'mon!" He pulled harder, it hurt my neck but i did not move. "Let's go!" He kicked me in the side then picked me up. "Dumb dog."
He put me in the back of his car and drove off. The car was full of strange people. They all reached out and touched me "ohhh so cute!" the girl kept saying. It was dark now, and we had been driving for a very long time. I needed to go to the toilet but i held on, remembering the big stick master would hit me with when he found out. I snuggled down on the floor under the seat and fell asleep.
"Out!" I woke suddenly just as the boy grabbed my ear and pulled me out of the car. It hurt! There were more people now then before, and they were all talking about me. The boy had stolen me from master! and was going to give me to his girlfriend as gift, but her mum didnt want me. Wow, these kids really didn't think this plan through! I heard them talking about calling someone who could look after me for the night. They used their phone then sat down and waited. After about 10 minutes 2 people walked towards us from down the street. The boy handed my lead to these new people.
"Where did you get him?" the new boy asked
"Just from a mate. That's all you need to know. His name is Buster, thanks heaps i'll come grab him tomorow."
The new boy and his girlfriend took me to their house. I'm not going to lie, i was a bit scared! We went inside and they shut the door. I saw a comfy, safe looking bed in a corner so i went and lay on it.
The boy walked towards me, i panicked and ran behind the girl. I saw the unhappy looks on their faces. "Look how frightened he is! poor baby.. c'mon were not going to hurt you, c'mon baby..." The girl bend town and patted me softly as the boy placed a dish down in front of me. Oh boy! warm milk and some biscuits... and some meat! I hadnt had warm milk or meat in a loooong time. master only left me water and occasionally some biscuits each day...
"Buster.... hmmm i don't think buster suits him.. what about.. Bailey!" Bailey.. hmmm.... i liked it! I licked the girls face and she laughed. "Bailey it is!"
After we ate they opened the door and took me outside to go to the toilet. We went back in and they gave me sooo many cuddles and pats... i started to like these people... maybe i could get used to them... That night i fell asleep as they rubbed my belly.... a very happy
puppy named Bailey.
The next day the boy and girl took me outside, it looked like a whole new world in the daylight. They introduced me to the other people that lived with them, 3 other boys... and cat and a dog! The cats name was Lulu, i dont think she liked me much, i tried to play with her but she hissed a me! The dog was another story..... he ran towards me immediatly and jumped on me, pinniung me to the ground. I understood - he was the boss here, this was his house. Tiger was a 4 year old half english/american staffy. And he was alot bigger than me! We played alll day. Everyone was so nice to me... this was the best day ever.... until i looked up and saw that boy from the night before walking down the driveway......
The boy took me again, keeping me at his girlfriends house for about a week. There was no fence, so they made one out of a tarp. I knew the nice boy and girls house was just around the corner as i could smell Tiger, and at night i saw lulu walking down my street. I attempted to escape a few times, but was not successful. The girl lived with her sister and mother, they were nice enough, however could not keep up with my needs, i ate alot and was very energetic! (And they kept calling me Buster :| ) After a looong week, i was lying in the sun when my ears pricked up. I could hear the nice boy and girl's voices! They were coming to get me... yipeee! The girl had called them, asking them if they would like to keep me. They looked almost as happy i was! I jumped on them, wagging my tail. We played for a few minutes then they clipped on my lead and took me home.
I'm never bored, i go on walks every day (Ally even bought me a new collar and leash!) and have lots of toys. And of course, i have my new buddy Tiger to play with! Tiger was lonely before i came, his owner Rick works alot and is too tired to play or take him out when he gets home - So it has worked out well for both of us. Our favourite games are wrestling and chasing each other, playfully fighting over balls, ropes and sticks.
