Weekend visiting a friend's place: My pooch took out their chicken, now unsure of proper apology methods.
In an unexpected turn of events, Sophia Money-Coutts, a freelance features writer and author, found herself in the midst of a chicken-related misadventure during a recent stay in Berkshire.
The incident began when her 18-month-old terrier, Dennis, managed to enter the chicken pen, causing panic among the unsuspecting flock. According to reports, Dennis once caught one unfortunate Bantam chicken by the neck, an act that left the author mortified.
The author, in an attempt to make amends, bought two porcelain mugs with birds on them as a form of apology. One mug was painted with various types of tits (birds), while the other featured ringed peckers, hairy peckers, and lesser spotted peckers. These humorous mugs, along with an apology card from Dennis, were given to the hosts as an attempt to make them laugh.
However, the evening was far from light-hearted. The author spent the night apologising for Dennis's actions, feeling it was like dining with a murder hanging over them. Releasing Dennis led to another incident where he returned to the chicken pen, adding to the author's embarrassment.
Despite the mishaps, the author's hosts were understanding and even implored her to release Dennis to allow him to play with their corgis. Dennis, promising to be better behaved in the future, seemed to heed their advice, at least for the time being.
In the aftermath, the author considered giving chicken-themed presents as apologies but found them insensitive due to the nature of the incident. Instead, she vowed to keep a closer eye on Dennis and ensure such a situation never arises again.
This tale serves as a reminder that even the best-laid plans can go awry, and that sometimes, our pets can lead us into the most unexpected situations. For now, Dennis and his human, Sophia, are learning to coexist peacefully with the feathered friends, one day at a time.
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