Letter to Zebadee

Dear Zeb,

Did you have a good time out by yourself today? I was worried after I found you missing this morning. I couldn't drive around looking for you like I did last time because Sam was asleep, and Granddad couldn't find you. And I was still disappointed at your behaviour when you ran off two months ago - I was very lucky to have spotted you and got off the car very quickly to get your attention. You saw me but ran the other way and disappearred out of sight again. I know you thought I was angry at you so you ran away from me. You did run straight home, but I would like you to come to me when I called you. You were out for so long I thought we lost you for good this time. Daddy was at work but told me not to go and look for you. He said if you want to run away, don't come back, but I know he was worried too because he sounded relieved when I told him you came back.

We still couldn't work out how you got out. We increased the height of a side fence, but you found another way. You obviously came back the same way you left. I kept looking out for you and kept checking the garden for the sight of you. I was in Sam's room putting him to bed when you came back, and you barked at Sam's window to let me know you were home.

I know we have been neglecting you a little because we are busy with Lara and Sam. But you have a big garden to run around so it is very naughty to go out by yourself like that without letting us know. We will be checking all the fences again and make sure you dont' go wander off for your own good. If you have to go wander, please stay on the footpath and don't go too far!

Love Mummy