23/06/2026
Lead astray
In the quiet suburbs, where the lawns are neatly clipped and the front gates stand guard, there lives one of nature’s most curious creatures the family dog.
Loyal, loving, and usually quite content with the comforts of home, the dog is nevertheless blessed with an adventurous spirit.
One moment it is dosing in a patch of afternoon sun; the next, a gate is left opens, a scent drifts upon the breeze, and suddenly… the expedition begins.
With ears flapping, tail high, and absolutely no regard for property boundaries, our four-legged explorer scoots off into the great unknown which may, in fact, be three houses down.
To us, it is a missing dog.
To the dog, it is a grand safari.
Every lamppost tells a story. Every hedge hides a mystery. Every passing bird, cat, or delivery driver becomes part of the unfolding drama.
And so begins the tale of the runaway rover not lost, perhaps, but simply following the ancient call of curiosity, mischief, and the irresistible smell of something interesting just around the corner.
All ended well.......
