Hideaway Strath my empire of dirt

Tapat squeaked excitedly. He liked puppies. They always wanted to play with him. He nodded proudly when Hemlock said that he had been good with puppies. His tail patted against the ground. "I want to be a sitter for the puppies!,' he spoke excitedly. He had all forgotten now about his incompetencies. He stepped closer to Hemlock and admired her belly.

"Will they be my brothers and sisters, too?," he asked then. It wasn't like his parents had been around much lately. They were all busy. He was glad to have Hemlock around and these new babies. He was glad he could help her.