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June 11, 2004
Venus attacks for the first time!
I am sorry if the headline is misleading. The blog has nothing to do with the recent Venus transit. It is about Venus - my dog who is 4 months old now.
From childhood, I don’t know why, I somehow loved animals more than human beings. I have had many animals right from white rat, dog, parrot, parakeet, fish, turtles, to rabbits, and hen. Probably I love them because they don’t manipulate, they don’t lie, they don’t indulge in backbiting and they don’t boss around. They make great companions and all they need is a small share from your food.
It was 1.30 am and I was fast asleep. My wife woke me up saying Venus has been barking for the last 15 minutes. I had read somewhere that you should never take animals signs for granted. They always try to communicate, and usually humans fail to notice it. It is said dogs and cats can even know natural calamities like earthquakes and storms well in advance.
I was a bit scared to go out. I don’t know what could it be - a thief, another dog or some kind of snake. It was pitch dark, and I rushed so that nothing happens to Venus if it is a snake. My area is kinda prone to snakes, as I always prefer to live in the woods – far from the maddening crowd.
I opened the door and I could see Venus all energetic. She rushed to me wagging its tail, and I asked her what’s wrong. She was silent for a while, and later lifted her head looking at the door top and started barking again. It was a terrified rat sitting on the doorframe!
To be honest rat and cockroaches scare me more than snakes. I rushed to the bedroom to call my wife – she is an expert in dealing with rats. Once it so happened that I locked myself in one of the rooms, and she managed killing a huge rat that was disturbing us for a while with a broomstick. She laughed at my bravery and I said well I hate killing animals.
I held Venus, and my wife made the rat run away. I patted Venus, gave her a biscuit and we went to sleep.
I trust Venus more now, and am glad I invested in him. Thanks to my colleague Nandu who impressed me with a beautiful advice - everyone should own at least one pet in life, it surely brings a whole lot changes in your life.
Posted by Kenni at June 11, 2004 12:30 PM