Dogs Can Get Into Trouble
A One-Act Conversation by Wild E. Life

Characters
Donna Deer	Sam Skunk	Danny Duck	Wanda Waxwing

Setting: A meadow along the river in the south end of South Platte Park

Donna Deer: Wow, I can't believe all these humans bringing their canine pals to this part of South Platte Park.

Sam Skunk: Yeah, every once in awhile one comes chasing after me and I just have to let him know who's boss.

Danny Duck: At least I can get out in the middle of the river or one of the lakes and not get chased around and harassed as much as you land-lubbers! I quack myself silly watching dogs get sprayed by you, Sam!

Sam: I do kind of feel bad for the dogs. I'd rather be spraying the owner who let their dogs run free. It's not really the dog's fault when I give them a Pepe LePew shower!

Donna: You know it's usually not too bad. Most people keep their Fidos on leash. They know dogs are just kissin'-cousins of coyotes and wolves and that they naturally like to hunt.

Wanda Waxwing: Well, those darn cats that people let roam free outside also give us birds lots of grief. Those loose cats get lots of my buddies every year.

Danny: It is great that people love their pets so much, I just wish they'd realize how hard it makes it on us wildlife when their pets chase us or make us move our nests of kids.

Wanda: Sure seems like the people who work at this park try to teach visitors about those sorts of things.

Donna: With my big ears, I do often hear the park people telling visitors how much the park is for wildlife and nature, and trying to teach them about us.

Sam: I think once people learn about the hardships on us wildlife, they'll keep their pets on leash until they get to one of those dog parks like in Chatfield State Park or the Lorenz Region Park dog area on Countyline Road.

Danny: It is nice that dogs have those places to run free and play, and that we have this area set-aside for us to feel safe and protected. Hopefully more and more park visitors get this message!