This Saturday Mom and I were volunteering at a fabulous event for First Responders, Soldiers and their families called Hero Reward in Corydon, IN. This was the 2nd Annual event and they were cutting the ribbon on a new retreat center next to the cabin for families. All kinds of fun activities were available – education from the fire department and their truck, face painting, fishing, football, volleyball, therapy dogs (us!!!), crafts and a large BBQ meal!

It smelled sooo good cooking. My nose kept quivering with excitement and by 4:00 PM, I was drooling with anticipation. A prayer was said, a long line formed and finally Mom and I joined the end of it. Mom had a chat with me about buffets, tables and manners. I was told to “leave it” – all the lovely food and smells and the BBQ! But if Mom says to “leave it”, I will.

We got to the first table and Mom was busy picking up a plate and napkin. I saw IT. A wonderful bonus on the Ground. On the Ground means I may have it, right? I look at Mom and she does not say “leave it” – but she is busy to be honest…

A chicken leg and a thigh! Both fit inside my mouth perfectly!! And then wouldn’t you know…Mom’s radar was working. She turned and exclaimed, “Bella, uh uh!”. She extricated that chicken from my mouth faster than you could say “yummy’! The crowd alternated between roars of laughter and gasps of fear. Mom calmly dropped the offending chicken leg and thigh into a nearby trash can, sanitized her hands, informed me that the ground was “leave it” as well and returned to the buffet line.
Will I ever get some BBQ? Somebody help me!!!

Woofs and wags,
Bella