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We have a Red Tick American Coon Hound named Scout. You would think we never fed him the way he is always getting into to things looking for something edible. He tears open my lunch bag from work to see if I left anything.Today I made lasagnia. Got one serving and when I went into the kitchen the empty foil pan I used was on the floor and a mess of red stain on the floor where he gobbled up what spilled when he pulled it off the stove top. I showed it to him and said,"What did you do?" He just kept looking the other way as if to say What? Who? Me?

Bad Dog

A very bad dog is our Scout.
Especially if food is left out.
If it's there he don't care,
Neither what, when nor where,
It soon finds it's way to his mouth.

He waits until no one is looking.
His keen nose can tell what you're cooking.
He makes sneak attacks,
When you turn your back,
Then pretends all the while he was snoozing.

Copyright © Judy Ball | Year Posted 2020

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June 9, 2020 at 2:24 AM

Have some mercy Judy, Scout got his name right...his senses are super...Well expressed

June 9, 2020 at 7:11 AM

Thanks so much Arturo. God Bless, JB

June 8, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Most profound expressions of your deep thoughts. A great, great piece!

June 9, 2020 at 1:40 AM

Thank you so much Funom. God Bless, JB

June 7, 2020 at 5:10 PM

I enjoyed reading about your crafty dog, Judy, and the follow up consisting of two witty Limericks was as enjoyable. ~ Regards // paul

June 9, 2020 at 1:32 AM

Thank you so much Paul. God Bless, JB

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 6, 2020 at 11:41 AM

:))) ... love it, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

June 9, 2020 at 1:20 AM

Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

June 3, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Good fun tale Judy, a right smart dog you have showing he likes his food! Take care, Blessings,Gordon

June 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB

June 2, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Sounds like one smart dog to me. Thanks, Judy. Very enjoyable write (as long as it's not me cooking!) :) gw

June 5, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JB

June 1, 2020 at 2:04 PM

I thank God that the Chihuahuas don't do that one except if I leave food by my chair. If Hairy could pull the dining room table chair out he would jump into it and get on the table if there was food there which he likes. They can be strange animals can't they. They love human food. Sara

June 1, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Thanks for dropping by mu page. Sara

May 28, 2020 at 7:01 AM

I can see this clearly. Naughty, and pretending not to do it lol. Well done Judy :)

May 28, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Thanks bunches Heidi. God Bless, JB

May 27, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Thanks for making my day with this hilarious rendering! Sincerely, Elaine

May 28, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Thank you so much Elaine. God Bless, JB

May 26, 2020 at 7:13 PM

G'day Judy … a limerick written for everyone who has a family dog. Fantastic Judy - Lindsay

May 27, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB

May 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM

He is scouting for a meal, Nice lim Judy

May 26, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Thanks bunches Joseph. God Bless, JB

May 25, 2020 at 2:06 AM

There is nothing as funny as real life can be, amazing limericks love these....Scout is a brilliant name for him, always looking ahead of the pack...

May 26, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Thanks bunches Harry. God Bless. JB

Connie Marcum Wong

May 24, 2020 at 11:27 PM

This is such a funny and fun Limerick Judy. Don't you love how they pretend they are completely innocent! I am faving this adorable Limerick Judy. I loved it! xxoo

May 26, 2020 at 11:58 AM

Thanks bunches Connie. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich

May 23, 2020 at 8:30 PM

He is so much like dogs WE have had. GREAT set of limericks!!

May 26, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Thanks bunches Andrea. God Bless, JB

May 23, 2020 at 5:47 PM

My dog booboo must be related to Scout. He is a chihuahua Papillon. I know this because he has a hole in his stomach. He is always begging for food, non stop. Yes we feed him lol. Enjoyed reading shared with my wife Judy we both laughed.

May 24, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Thanks bunches Michael. God Bless and stay well, JB

Jennifer Proxenos

May 23, 2020 at 12:33 PM

A perfect limerick to describe naughty doggies - Labradors are just as bad, they are friends with everyone who gives them a titbit. But they are so adorable - we had three but moved into a secure estate and my son took all three along with the two Labradors he already has! But they have a very big garden. Well penned my friend, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

May 23, 2020 at 5:06 AM

Love animals~ they are part of aid GOD'S kingdom. I had a cat, who crawled into a kitchen cabinet and ate 1/2 a bag of hot chocolate mix. OMG. She did not die from it. Dogs Love when we eat.Just perfect limericks Panagiota This was my second comment here...ooops

May 23, 2020 at 9:31 AM

Thanks bunches Panagiota. God Bless, JB

May 23, 2020 at 12:18 AM

hahaha, I am sure glad my small dog is a good dog. He patiently waits and looks the other way like if he is not really begging. Judy , enjoyed reading. Eve

May 23, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Thanks bunches Eve. God Bless, JB

May 22, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Ahh!! Good one even though what you are going through with him is not ahhh!! but very distressing ...Thanks for dropping by my page. We appreciate those who are working despite the fact that the virus is going around. I hope that soon a vaccine will be available to the general public to help keep it was doing anymore damage. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara

May 22, 2020 at 6:38 PM

Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB

Swetha Vangaveti

May 22, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Lol!! This brought a smile :)

May 22, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Thank you so much Swetha. God Bless, JB

May 22, 2020 at 5:17 PM

I love your poem, LOL Stay safe David

May 22, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Thank you so much David. God Bless, JB

May 22, 2020 at 4:23 PM

makes me so glad I don't have a pet lol just got hubby and son and there is no food left after they have been around lol:-) hugs Jan xx

May 22, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Thanks bunches Jan. God Bless and stay well. JB

May 22, 2020 at 3:24 PM

They are clever, aren't they? We love them no matter what. Your love for him shows in your poem, Judy.

May 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Thanks bunches Vijay. God Bless and stay well, JB

Panagiota Romios

May 22, 2020 at 2:46 PM

A terrific limerick Judy Panagiota

May 22, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless and stay well. JB

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