It’s been 9 years since Chuck Billy first shared this story about the time I heroically rescued him from ginormous squeaky toys at Paws Walk 2015. Back then, I may have given him the impression that I was charging to his rescue. But in reality, I totally misread the situation and thought we were playing. I guess after all these years, it is about time I add my version of what transpired that day. Join with us for a stroll down memory lane…
(My version is in the captions under the photos)
Dire Wolf to the Rescue (June 8, 2015)
Asa saved my life! But don’t tell him that! I admit I sometimes I give my little brother a hard time. I have to do it. It’s my job as a big brother. Just like it is Asa’s job as my little brother to be extra annoying. However, despite all my teasing I know I can count on Asa in an emergency. Would you believe at the tender age of just 6 months old Asa saved my life? Seriously, he rescued me from certain death in the hands of malicious squeaky toys!
It started out as the perfect day: dogs as far as the eye could see, new best friends handing out free frisbees, and the tantalizing smell of treats wafting through the air. A puppy paradise! But then paradise turned into a nightmare! There before me stood two of the scariest squeaky toys I’ve ever seen. Not only were they ginormous, they were also moving! I knew instantly why Red Ruff and Kenny were there. They wanted to seek revenge for all the squeaky toys I’ve shredded!
Before I could yell “run” to Asa, I was surrounded. But that’s when the little whippersnapper totally surprised me. He didn’t run, he didn’t even flinch, he was immediately at my side protecting me from my fuzzy avengers! Yes Asa, who at that age was still in awe of his own tail and was convinced everyone including squirrels were his friends, was rescuing me! I’d never believe it myself if I didn’t have the photos to prove it! Perhaps he really is a Dire Wolf?
Whatever the case, the menacing squeaky toys knew they were no match for Asa. They even offered a gesture of peace and waved goodbye to us as we walked away!
I learned an important lesson that day. I knew no matter how goofy Asa appeared, I could depend on my little brother to step up and help during emergencies. I also vaguely recall promising to respect squeaky toys from that day forward. But clearly I only said that because I was still in shock from the incident.
