Only One Alpha Here

a stray has been dumped
my old dog is a snapping turtle of anger
pointedly ignoring the interloping puppy

both think they are the alpha dog
trying to get to daddy
I correct them both
by giving Daddy a long kiss on the lips

There is only one Alpha here
And she tolerates no other Alphas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 10:35 AM
There you go! Show them who's the boss in the house! Better take Tom's warning, Caren, because they are looking for a way to Joe's heart...and I suspect they've found it.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 12:25 PM
They are all about him until I get home and they they fight over me.
Cunningham Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 9:29 AM
Laws of the jungle Caren, its staying top dog that's the problem, soon as the others spot a weakness, they're in. Tom
Krutsinger Avatar
September 12, 2021 at 12:25 PM
Thank you so much!
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