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Where they hold pet owners responsible for their dogs

Max had this moved to a new rural area but unknown to him they have one very strict rule holding pet owners responsible for their dogs

By Michael BurnsPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 7 min read
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Max had this been fired for smoking pot the night before.Unknown to him there was going to be a surprise drug test today.Your fired Max boss yelled at him.luckily Max has saved a little money back.

When Max got home he told his wife Cindy what happened.I told you that would catch up with you Cindy said.What about the kids she said.They only have a couple more years of school anyways Max said.We'll make it but we'll going to have to move.

Max sat down on the couch and begun surfing on the internet.His dog leo jumped up next to him.After searching a couple hours he yelled and said that's it.Max showed the picture to Leo and he wagged his tail.Come here Cindy Max yelled.Cindy comeover what you think Max said.Its fine she said let show the kids.

Kids come out Cindy said.What do u think Brian rain quiet and Anthony said it's fine.I guess he lost his job.No need for scarasm Max said go back to your room.So I guess I should call them Max said to Cindy.Yeah this don't screw this up she said and left the room.

So Max called them the landlords answered how are you they said.Yes we want it Max said.Ok but this to warn you they hold they hold animal owners really responsible here.Max said no problem he's like my kid and the landlords hung up.

Max had made all the calls he need to.Max had told his wife and kids they were moving on Saturday.Max woke up early Saturday morning to make breakfast and wake everyone up.Max said wake up Cindy I made breakfast.Wake up Anthony and Brian we're moving today and I made breakfast.

They come down to eat breakfast and talk.So what's the plan Brian said.To get you enrolled in school and for me to pick up another job Max said.Well don't screw it up again Cindy said.

Everyone got their bag and went out to the car except Anthony.What's taking him so long Max said.I don't know Cindy said.Cindy went back in the house.What's taking so long Anthony staring off at the table.

Come on there school will be better let's go to the car.Ok mom Anthony said I'll walk you to the car.Cindy walked Anthony to the car and they got in.Ok everyone got what they need I'm not going back Max Said.Yes everyone said.

Max had this pulled in the driveway of the place they were going to rent.The landlords were waiting.Max got out of the car and greeted the landlords.The landlords handed of papers to sign and he signed them.Then Max handed them this months rent and security deposit.

They hold people responsible for their dogs here.Ok Max said he's like my kid.That's good the landlords said and left.Max walked back to the car and let his dog out come on let's start moving in.A couple hours later his neighbor across the street comes by.The neighbor knocked on the door.

Max opened the door and greeted Steve and said come in.They started talking yeah I have two dogs myself.Steve said.O really Max said yeah would live without them Steve replied.Are you looking for a job I own a local tree trimming service Steve said.Max called is wife in the living room.

Looks like I already have a new job Max said to Cindy.O that's great Cindy said.Meet the new neighbor Max said to Cindy.Yeah I'm also going to be your husbands new boss Steve said to Cindy.O that's great and thank you she said.

No problem and they hold you accountable for your pets here and thank you.So does it seem so terrible here Max said to Cindy.No I guess not and it seems like a friendly area.A couple weeks went by and Max went to work and the kids started school.

One day Cindy was home alone with Leo.You want go for a walk she said.Leo over to her and she put the leash on.Cindy and Leo went outside and started walking around the yard.Leo heard the neighbors dogs barking and broke the leash.

Leo ran over to the fence the neighbors dogs were in and jumped in.Leo ran over to one of the dogs and bit it's neck and killed it.Cindy ran over to the fence where Leo was she seen what he has done bad dog she said.She walked in the fence and grabbed in by the collar bad dog she said.

Unknown to her there was a security camera in the trees linked to the police department.Cindy walked Leo back home by the collar and put him inside.When Max got home from work and picking the kids up.There was a police officer in the driveway.

The kids walked inside and told Cindy.What she said.Next thing so knows there's a police officer with her husband on the porch.She opens the door to see what's going on.Who's dog is it the police officer says.Mine Max says ok ur coming with me the cop replies.What about the dog Cindy says Leo ears stood up.

We hold people accountable for their dog here he says.The cop puts cuffs on max and walks him to the police car.The police officers puts max in the back of the cop car and gets in.The police officer starts to drive away.

What the hell does that mean Cindy says to the kids I don't know Brian replies.Come on grab the dog and let's follow them she says to the kids.What happen Max says to the cop your dog killed another dog.Your going to be put down the officer says to Max.What the hell you can't do that that's illegal.Not in our law the officer says.

They drive around a couple hours and arrive at the pound.Come on time to have you put down. the officer says and laughs.The officer opens the back door and  grabs Max by the cuffs.He starts walking toward the building with Max.Max was yelling you can't do this and crying.I can do it in my law.

They got to the front door it had a card reader.Stand here and let me scan my card the officer says.The door opened and they walked in it locked behind them.Unknown to them Max's wife and kids with Leo were watching from a distance.The pound was filled with multiple empty cages.

The officer threw Max in one and said the vet will be out soon.The officer left and Max was in the cage crying.Max was thinking how to get out.Cindy and the kids with Leo  drove up to the building.How the hell do we get in Cindy said to the kids at the front door.I don't know the replied.The vet come out of the back room and said your the bad human and smiled.

Outside Cindy said to the kids get the dog and let's search for a backdoor.Inside the vet said let's get you out and have you put down.The vet opened the cage and grabbed Max by the cuffs.He begun walking Max to the backroom you screw up Max said to him.

COutside Cindy and the kids with Leo had been searching for a backdoor.Good boy Cindy said to Leo.He had found a backdoor that was old and breaking away.But how the hell are we going to get it open she said to the kids.Brian replied you got a crowbar yes in the trunk of the car Cindy said.

Brian ran to the car and back as quick as he could.Inside the Vet said ok let's get you strapped down and put down.The vet got Max strapped down.Outside the backdoor how are you going to  get it opened Cindy said to Brian.Help me get it in the crack of the door Brian replied.

They got it in the crack of the door and Brian kicked it as hard as he could.They door broke away.The vet had the syringe drawn up and about to inject Max.Get him Cindy said to Leo and Leo grabbed the vet by the leg.What the hell the vet said.

Leo pulled him down and the syringe dropped.He has to pay for his bad behavior the vet yelled.Leo bugun bitting on his leg.Max took a deep breath and said put down that crazy bastard.Cindy pick up the syringe and injected the vet.You can let go now Cindy said to Leo your a good boy.

Cindy undone Max's straps and Max sat up.Let's leave this godforsaken town he said.Ok They got to their car and drove off.They moved far away and never looked back.They mention it to  their new law enforcement and they said yeah they take pet ownership very seriously there.

But I'll have someone check it out that officer was never seen again.

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About the Creator

Michael Burns

I'm a father with a learning disability to two very intelligent artistic kids and raising them right.Im married to a very beautiful woman with a learning disability.I like writing on free time to get stuff off my mind.

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  • Caleb Smith2 years ago

    Interesting story

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