November 12, 2020. Madison, Mississippi. Wandering Moose.

Moose is the older of David's dogs. He has always been endearing. And he has always been smart. He could open the doors into the house from the backyard so if any door was left unlocked to the backyard, Moose would open the door and come into the house something he was not supposed to do. Often he could be found sitting on the leather couch wagging his tail. He is never allowed to sit on the couch. Crush, the yellow lab, would stay on the deck until invited in, even though the door was open. But not Moose. Since they moved into their new smaller yard, Moose has taken to escape. David and Suzanne were out for Halloween dinner. All was well when they returned but the next afternoon, when David was walking the dogs, a yound lady down the street stopped David to comment on his friendly dog. Moose had escaped from the yard and wandered down the back lane. The young lady was having her wedding reception in her back yard. Moose walked around, visiting all the people and left. She did not know the dog but she said the dog was perfectly polite. The family on the other direction stopped by to tell David that Moose actually opened their door into their TV room while they were watching TV. He jumped up on the couch and stayed two hours until Moose asked to go outside so he could go home, which he did. David was not aware Moose was gone because they were out. The man down the street was delighted that Moose opened the door and made himself at home. David was not so pleased. The back yard has a high fence but the wood is light and Moose is able to take it apart. David has made repairs and also added heavy rocks at the bottom of the fence. It is only a matter of time before the fence is replaced. At least Moose knows where he lives. That dog is too clever by far. And funny too.