What a Pretty Dog

I kept the stegosaurus hidden because I do not trust neighbors They call if the cat jumps over the fence Police have been here twice about me putting my garbage out ten minutes early I bought Steggie off a pirate who did not have much background information I do not care; he is the best-behaved pet I have ever had He mows the lawn, and he does not hop all over people like the baby goats did. The neighbors were always calling about those two! What do you have back there? My great aunt Louisa asked, peeking out the window. I said, "fat dog". All I need is a bunch of newspaper reporters tromping around. When you live like a hoarder, it’s best to keep your stegosaurus a secret. That way, he can come inside when the weather gets colder And the health department will be none the wiser. “What a pretty dog!” Aunt Louisa said, calming my fears.