The Stray And The Lost Boy

The Lost Dog

It was the first day of 7th Grade. I was walking down the hallway on my way to ELA class. When I got to my class, Mr. Glassion said: "You're late again Frosty."  "um... I  was .... um....getting a drink from the water fountain" I responded. "Hmm.... Why don't you read chapter 12 on page 308 to us?" he said. "The Native (Am-er- ican-s)." I started. "The word is Americans, we have been over this a millon times. Acerson why don't you pick up where Frosty left off?" I needed to get out of this place I thought to my self as I rasied my hand. "Yes Frosty?"  "Can I use the bathroom?" I asked. "Yeah, I suppose. Stop by the principal's office on your way." he responded. I got up and ran out of the room. Once I reached the hallway, I slowed to a stop. In front of me was a object , but I couldn't quit see what it was. I bent down to get I closer look at it. I heard a rustle from near by. I made out the shape of something that was running away. Then I looked down at the object again, and saw that It was a boxer puppy. I looked around then I picked it up, then ran out the school doors as people screamed my name. But I just kept running away from that place. I ran and ran, never looking back. Once I was in town, I looked the puppy up and down. It had a broken foot like someone had just kicked it. I also noticed it had no collar.  I was still holding the puppy: "I'll help you, I promise. I think i'll name you Snap." The puppy wagged his tail a little. "Do you like that name?" I asked. The puppy looked up at me, so I said: "Snap it is then." I started to walk again when I noticed that someone was watching me. They didn't notice that I was looking at them.  I just ignored them and kept walking. I had only walked about a mile when the person who was watching me  jumped in front of me and scared me half to death.  They stared at me for a while before saying "You stole my puppy." they sounded angry. I gulped and said "Can I ask your name?"

"My name is Andrew."

"Nice to meet you Andrew, My name is Juniper" I said quickly before he could say anything else about Snap. Andrew noticed that I was changing the subject and said: "BACK TO THE PUPPY YOU STOLE!"  "IT'S NOT YOUR PUPPY!" I screamed. He stared back in disblief that I knew it wasn't his puppy. He gulped and said "How do you know its not my puppy?""I responded: "First of all, it has no collar with your name on it. Second of all if it is your puppy you didn't take good care of it because its hurt. You should be lucky I didn't call  Dog Protective Services. So the dog is mine now and there is nothing you can do about it." Snap whined in agreement. I then realized that I had to take Snap to the Vet. I said: "well I have to get going so LEAVE US ALONE." Andrew ran off like he was doing something he wasn't supposed to. I started to look at my watch "It's almost 5:30." I started to run to the vet . I got there an hour before they closed. I walked inside and said: "this dog has a broken foot please help him." a doctor came in and said, "Right this way please." I followed them. They said: "you can sit here while we do the surgery."

 "Thank you." 

30 minutes later: "He's all fixed up"Ally said. Make sure you keep his cone on and here is a wheel chair for him. "Along with a leash and a collar with ur name and phone number on it. I also have a service dog tag and vest for him because his latest owner must of trained him or he is in training before you found him." I said "thanks agian and headed out the door to my house. I got in bed and fell asleep with Snap by my side. "Snap tommorow is the big day its your training. I hope you're ready."