“Dad, had an epic day! Mean Muffy swiped my fave monkey toy, but me, Lilly & Baker teamed up for #OperationMonkeyRedemption. Long story short, I got my toy back! Now celebrating with burgers, chicken and a lick of ice cream. Muffy won’t mess with me, your boy Hermie, again! 🐶🍔🐾”

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The morning started like any other in Pawsburg, ya know… and there I was, Herman, the most brilliant-looking Bulldog this town has ever seen – if I do say so myself! My wrinkly, fawn-and-white face was shimmering under the early morning sun as I strut my stuff down East Bulldog Bay. Wagging my little tail, I relished the sight of other dogs… you know, just doing dog stuff.

Suddenly, Baker stumbled out of The Fetching Deli with a beef bone. “G’morning, mate!” he bellowed cheerfully, “The same old, you know, chicken and a burger?”

Mmm…did someone say, chicken? Uh-oh, Burger? Even better! But I was on a mission and there was no room for distraction. That’s right, your good pal Herman has got a bone to pick with somebody…and it wasn’t the tasty bone in Baker’s jaws.

“Not today, Baker,” I growled, “Got some ‘business’ to take care of first.”

Baker and Lilly exchanged a glance. Lilly was a lady if there ever was one – a tiny bundle of pug-nacious energy. She scampered over, her curious eyes dancing, “Whatcha planning, Herman?”

I sighed and thought back. It was a typical day at Lower Golden Gate Gardens until Mean Muffy, the prissy Pomeranian, pinched my favorite monkey toy. I could still feel the lump in my throat as she snatched it – unforgivable!

“Well…” I started hesitantly. “Remember my monkey toy? Muffy took it…”

“Not the monkey toy!” Baker exclaimed, “That’s lower than a dachshund at a limbo contest!”

I silently agreed and nodded. Today… today, was the day of revenge!

Our journey commenced. Baker was the muscle, Lilly the brains, and I – I was the one driven by passion. We waltz into The Snooty Snout Boutique, a spot frequented by Muffy. Sneaking around, we found her usual corner… and there it was! My beloved monkey toy! Muffy wasn’t around, perfect. Baker was posted as a lookout by the Best In Show Photography while Lilly distracted the owner.

With a swift leap that surprised even me, I retrieved my toy. “Operation Monkey Redemption” was a success!

Ah, the satisfaction. There’s no place like Pawsburg where you can settle your scores in broad daylight without a worry in the world! And after all that drama, wouldn’t ya know, we were right back at The Fetching Deli, chewing down those burgers and chicken. Maybe even a lick of vanilla ice cream to celebrate, huh?

As I lounged, giggling at Baker trying to burp the alphabet and Lilly chasing her own tail, I knew; Mean Muffy was gonna be in for a surprise. And it would be a cold day in the desert before she messed with Herman again!

The End.