As I was leaving the farm this morning I noticed 3 white dogs barking and chasing the cows. I don't know much about farming, but I do know that when 3 dogs chase a cow it can't be good.I told my dad about the dogs and he had me call the sheriff. The sheriff informed me that Crawford County doesn't have anything set up for animal control. He also told me that I had a right to protect my property. I promptly asked if I was supposed to shoot them and he said that he really couldn't tell me that directly, but that it would be a valid option.
So, the gun is on the mantle and the bullets are close by. The 22 is the gun of choice, but I don't think I can pull the trigger. I really don't think I could shoot a dog. If I did, I would most likely miss and possibly hit a cow. I am not much of a marksman.
I went to my cousin Glen's house today and he is planning on helping me tomorrow morning. "I don't aim to maim" is his motto.
I can't wait until I go to school and I am asked what I did this summer.
The conversation will probably go something like this:
Mrs. Caringella, what did you do all last summer again?
I told you, I spent it in Arkansas with my father-- shooting dogs
Did you shoot any?
Yes, like 50 of them-- they kept trying to attack the cows, what would you do in a situation like that?
What kind of gun did you use?
A fricken' 12 gauge-what do you think? Gosh!
1 comment:
I am not sure why you aren't a good marksman. Where did our parents go wrong with you? This is what you do tomorrow when you go huntin' with cousin Glen. Find those dang dogs. Make sure there are not cows behind the dogs. You should also make sure you are not shooting at car windows or small children playing outside, or any other people for that matter. Kneel on one knee. Use the scope. Breathe out. Take your shot, and for crying out loud, use a 22, not a frikken 12 guage.
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