Patroling

You know the security around this place is all up to me. I was letting this gentleman know that I am watching him...


going for a walk... Sure he is...

The Easter bunny was out in the yard today!!!







I chased it away.

I'm sorry

I was so proud of my problem solving that I failed to realize how offense I was. Forgive my callousness toward possums.





We are not fans.

Well I may not be the Lizard King...

But I am a HERO and the 'Possum Queen & I have solved the mystery (for Mom) of the "monster under the shed". For months Sparky & I have been very vocal about critters living under the shed. Mom & others thought it was just Sparky being neurotic as he would bark for hours (literally) & chew on the shed. We would start barking & want out at all hours of the night. Mom was fed-up with our behavior!!

Saturday was THE DAY. Me and my Ss were all here to help so she was going to understand the mystery once and for all. Then Sparky (and me, just not as much) would shut up or go away (????).

She spent hours clearing all the plants, bricks and stuff from around the base of the shed. Then she proceeded to clean the debris out from under it.

As she was removing the last brick a tail was evident. A bare, white tail!!! She tried to grab it, but it got away. She knew then ... That juvenile opossum Sparky & I got the other morning was not just a fluke! Yes!! There is a family of opossums living under the shed. (We TRIED to tell her.)
Well, mom took a break & was asking us just how she was going to get those varmits out of there.

I saw my opportunity! I started digging! I dug myself a hole under that shed and went to work doing what I am bred to do!

I went in and after a loud fight, I, mighty dog that i am, sent 'possums running every where!

My Ss had my back! Seig was on duty, Sparky was covering the back, Sue was confused and Sam was bored. However, we won! Mom was so proud of us. We got the juvies. Sparky had mom by the tail as she tried to escape under fence and into the woods. Seig came in & tried to help, but she got away. Sue ended up helping once things were explained to her.

There was a flurry of action and not any pictures, until after. But here are a few.

It was a dirty job!


It was a great day for all but the 'possums!



Note to Becky. 'Possum juvie does not equal cute!

L O S T

What is the monster in the jungle?



When I catch it I will EAT it.

You're not the boss of me

Come, Minute!

Can't she see I am protecting her from this BUG.

Minute, come here!

Once my call to duty is complete I will return to the house.

Minute, come HERE right NOW!!

Guard patrol is almost over…

Minute? Ok.
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OMG!!!! She shut the door and left me out here!!!!!!!!!

Hark!!! What goes there?

In the deep, lush landscaping here at my estate, there are all sorts of interlopers. I am very adept at the Sneak Attack!
Here I am waiting for just the right moment to attack.

It was a PALMETTO BUG!!!

I ate it.

All Clear Here!

Outside is GREAT!!!! There is always an adventure to be had. You may or may not be aware of my responsibilities. One of them is security. I am constantly alerting everyone of the dangers lurking about - such things as dogs walking their humans, birds, bugs, frogs and toads.

I take my responsibility very seriously. Here is a shot of me on patrol.

Hunting

My courage is legendary! It is my mission to keep all dangerous wildlife away from Mom. I chase away rabbits and squirrels. As you can see I take my work seriously.