SHIBI’s DIARY

My name is SHIBI, I am 6 months old Beagle puppy and this is my diary. In this diary, I shall write about my life.  You may question, ‘Can dogs write? What stories do they have to tell? They only eat, sleep and bark.’

‘Yess…Why dogs cannot have stories? Are we not living beings? Do we not go through tough times? Is our life honky-dory always as they show in movies?’

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Part 5 – SHIBI in the BIG CITY !!

It was already 12’O clock in the night but Big Bro and Papa were very busy, they were packing clothes in a bag and also continuously engaged in some discussions.  In their discussions, my name came again and again, and I was curious to know what they are planning.  I kept moving here and there for them to notice but they hardly cared. I looked at Momma, she too was busy packing her clothes in a bag.

Soon I saw three bags come out and were put near the entrance door. Only three bags?  What about me?

I went to momma but she was already asleep. Soon the lights of the house were switched off, as Papa and Big bro also went to sleep.

I too came to my bed but could hardly sleep, thinking only, they are packing the bags which means they are going out, but where are they going? And for how many days? Are they going on long holidays or they will never return? What they have planned for me? Are they going to keep me at Jack’s shop or alone at home? I did not want either of the options. So many questions I had. I prayed hard, that they do not abandon me.

The night was indeed difficult to pass.

Early morning around 4:00 am, I got up, as everyone was up and rushing around. I was confused to see my Big bro who was such a late riser was also dressed up. I ran to the door to check if my bag was also packed but then saw there were no bags at the entrance.

Soon they locked the door and came to the car parking. I walked behind them, very anxious. Papa and Big bro, were busy arranging bags in the car, and Momma? She talked to the old watchman and handed me to him. I was stunned, my fears had come true!!! They had planned to leave me with the watchman.

I pulled the harness and ran towards the car. Before Big bro could catch me, I was already inside the car and took my seat. I had decided, that I am not going to be left behind even if they had planned so.

Big bro laughed out loud when he saw my hurriedness to occupy my space in the car.

‘Shibi, did you think that we were going to leave you here? You are also coming with us!’, and then momma and papa too laughed out. I noticed my blanket was on the seat, and so were my chewing bones! I took a deep breath of relief and then closed my eyes and slept.

After some time when I woke up, I noticed we were on the highway, and the car was at high speed! I felt uneasy and wanted to come out of the car but the fear of being abandoned was still in me. I ignored my uneasiness and decided to sleep through the whole journey.

The car stopped almost after 4 hrs. I noticed it was not the place we live in but it was a completely new place. Big buildings, and so much traffic! I watched anxiously as the Big Bro came out of the car and took out his bag.

I barked, ‘Where are you going, leaving me behind?’

He smiled, ‘Shibi, I will be back soon. Be a good girl, stay with Momma and Papa!’

Before I could say anything, Papa drove the car away and after some time, he stopped the car in front of a big building. I was curious, ‘Are we shifting to a new place? What about my friends- Harshit, Ansh, Nando…?’

Papa took the bags out, and looked into my eyes, ‘Shibi this is a hotel. With great difficulty, we got a hotel where they have allowed pets to stay. So, don’t be messy, behave properly.’

I was confused, ‘I had heard about the cage, home and dog shelter! What is this Hotel now?’

I followed them quietly to a room, on the way, I saw other dogs also with their human families moving inside.

Once we got inside a room, Momma gave me food. I did not look at the food, for I did not like the room; it was very compact, it was not home ! I was highly uncomfortable! I started tearing everything, I pulled down the curtains, I urinated almost 4-5 times, and I did potty also. Momma was surely upset, she tied me and then both Momma and Papa went to sleep.

I kept barking, ‘Why you are treating me like that? I do not like this place!’ But they heed no attention to me.

I missed Big Bro; he would have never tied me like that. Then, I remembered, what he had told me, ‘Shibi, be a good girl.’

So, I stopped barking, had my food and pretended to sleep while I waited for Big Bro to return. In my heart, though I was apprehensive, will he return? Yes! he must. He has promised me! My Big Bro will never defy his promise to me. I consoled myself and went to sleep.

After some time, I heard the bell, I got up quickly. I knew it was Big bro. I ran to the door and was so happy to see him. I started dancing. He picked me in his arms, and cuddled me, kissed me. I was on cloud nine!

Soon Big Bro also went to sleep, and so did everyone.

In the evening, we all went out in the car again! Big bro told me that we were going to a beach and I was curious to know what it looks like!

The beach was close by.  I saw so many humans on the beach, total hustle-bustle. Big bro took me to the Sea. I was scared to see the high waves and so much water in one place. I pulled the harness and ran away…! I will never come to beach again, I promised to myself !

That day for the first time, I tasted Orange Ice candy!  I loved it so much, I ate 3 candies that day, one of Momma also. Since that day I have fallen in love with ice-creams, I feel that is the best food invented by Humans.

(with my Big Bro)

After some time, we returned to the hotel. Papa made a bed for me on the floor near their bed. But I did not want to sleep on the floor. I got up on their bed and refused to get down. I kept barking. Papa probably, not wanting to create a scene in the hotel, allowed me. I slept near Momma’s feet and slowly in mid-night, I moved near to her. To my surprise, she did not scold me or pushed me, instead, she softly patted me. I was so happy, as Momma finally had allowed me to come close to her!

Morning, I was woken up by Papa, ‘Shibi, let us go to the beach for a walk!’

I opened my eyes, looked at momma beside me, and gave a big smile!

The big city gave me the family I wanted; my momma allowed me to sleep with her! I looked at the hotel room – Not a bad experience at all !!!!

SHIBI

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