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Creative Writing: The Vulnerable Dog Gunner

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It seemed like an average day, when suddenly, Brooke’s mother and father said they wouldn't be home all day and they trusted that she takes care of Anthony and her dog Gunner while they’re away. They also said Anthony and she would get grounded from electronics for three days if they weren’t on our best behavior. However, because Brooke’s living with the world’s biggest troublemaker as a little brother, it’s a hard achievement to receive. While Brooke was cleaning the dishes, Anthony toke Gunner out to the back of our house. At first, she thought nothing of it, what could possibly go wrong? Ordinarily, it’s healthy for any dog to get some fresh air. Then, without warning, Brooke heard the gate creak open and heard Gunner scampered like a lightning …show more content…

Anthony, you know that Gunner is a vulnerable dog and gets lost easily. You never know what kind of creeps are in our neighborhood and they can steal him at any moment! I know you like to pull pranks on me all the time, but this is taking it too far. At least think before you do something as reckless as that!” After Brooke said that, she saw a fragment of guilt in Anthony’s eyes and he whimpered, “I’m sorry Brooke! I didn’t expect him to run like that. I just wanted to see if you would get scared of the gate opening.” Brooke then looked at him straight in the eyes and claimed, “Let’s not focus on that for now, let’s hurry and look for Gunner. Remember that we need to behave or else we’ll get grounded.” Next, she took Anthony’s shaken hands and scurried across the neighborhood. If being a babysitter wasn’t fun enough, she also had to be a part-time …show more content…

Russel. She had a lot of pets, especially dogs, so Brooke bet that she would know where Gunner ran off to. She also gave great advice to them when they needed it. Luckily, she was in front of her house watering her plants. Once she saw them, she lifted her head and greeted us. “Hello, Anthony and Brooke! What brings the both of you here today?” They both replied to what she said with their minds racing. “Do you know where Gunner went?” Mrs. Russel raised her eyebrows a bit, then with calmness, she explained, “No, I haven’t - have you looked at the park next door yet? Bundles of people like to bring their dogs over there. I wouldn’t have a doubt in my mind that he went over there for a bit.” Filled with even more terror, Anthony replied with, “Really?!” Brooke tried to keep her composure and said, “Thank you for telling us. We have to hurry, we’ll repay you for your helpfulness!” They then sprinted with all their might to the

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