May 8, 2021
Gavin Jenkins
THE WASHINGTON POST â I parked my car in my girlfriendâs driveway. We were returning from the park that Sunday in November, and Bob, my three-year-old border collie mix, bounced around the back seat, trying to avoid Suzy, our rambunctious five-month-old Australian cattle dog, who had a habit of biting his neck and legs.
My girlfriend exited the car first and, as I got out, she opened a back door. Bob jumped out and raced toward the backyard. Suzy, a blue heeler who had big, pointed ears, a stumped tail and a white face, normally followed Bob. If she didnât chase him, she was easy to grab, thanks to a seven-foot-long leash.