Rufus Goes to the Park

Rufus was very happy in his new home. On his first night there he slept happily in his brand new bed, which was cosy and soft. The very next morning he woke up full of energy and wondering what he would do with his new family!

Rufus bounced around as his owners got out of bed and gave him a big bowl of yummy food. When everyone had eaten they said to Rufus "it's time for Walkies! let's go to the park!" Rufus was very excited, he thought walkies sounded like great fun!

The nice man who was his owner was called Tom. Tom was married to the nice lady who was called Nic. Tom got out a harness and Rufus climbed in to it. Then they put on his lead and set out the door.

Rufus trotted happily down the road, wagging his tail. There were lots of lovely smells for him to sniff on the way. When they got to a road Tom said to Rufus "sit". Rufus sat down by the kerb and Tom and Nic were so pleased with what a good boy he was that they gave him a pat on the head and said "good boy!"

Soon they all got to the park. Rufus couldn't believe how lovely it was! It was big and green. There were other dogs for Rufus to play with and lots of exciting bushes for him to explore.

Tom found a nice stick, with no sharp bits and threw it for Rufus. Rufus ran after the stick, wagging his tail and was so proud of himself for catching it that he trotted happily back to Tom and gave it to him. Tom threw the stick again and Rufus bounded after it. Rufus thought "I love this game, it's really fun!"

After a while Rufus had played so much that he was sleepy, so they all went home. Rufus cuddled up with Tom and Nic and had a little nap. He dreamed sweet dreams about his lovely trip to the park.