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Misha is a Premium member from New Zealand and she
would like a story with a puppy. Don't forget to
listen to the animal facts after the story to learn
more about these creatures. For now, it's time to sit
back and get comfy, because it's time to begin new puppy.
Misha had been with her new family for a few
days now. She had decided that she liked them very much.
They were so full of love and affection, constantly cuddling
or playing with her. She was still getting used to
her strange new home, and much of it still confused her.
For example, there was a window the family liked to
look at every evening, but when they stopped looking through it,
it turned black. None of the other windows did that.
Misha soon learned that she preferred the window in the
bottom of the door. The glass was just low enough
for her to be able to see outside, not that
she was allowed to go outside yet. No, no, said
one of the children, as Misha attempted to follow her
into the garden. You're still too little to come out here.
Be patient, it won't be long. Misha sat down heavily,
whined quietly, then settled down to watch through the glass.
All the family were out there, cutting the grass, trimming
the hedge, or playing games. Misha just wanted to be
with them. The girl had said it wouldn't be long
until she was allowed outside, but what did that mean
in a minute tomorrow? Poor Misha had no way of knowing,
so instead she watched. What are you looking at? Asked
a curious voice that she didn't recognize. The puppy almost
tumbled over in surprise. Was this a new member of
the family that she hadn't met yet? Above her, someone
was watching from the back of a chair. It had large,
round yellow eyes and was studying her carefully. Are you
part of my family? Asked Misha innocently. That depends, said
the creature, ruffling its feathers. If I'm part of your family,
will I get something to eat? Misha had forgotten all
about what was happening in the garden. Oh, there's lots
to eat, Misha said, leaping to her feet and wagging
her tail. Let me show you. She raced across the
floor to her bowl, which unsurprisingly was empty. Oh, she
said in disappointment. Sometimes there's food in here. You're new
to all this, aren't you, said the creature from its perch. No,
I'm not new, insisted Misha. I've lived here lots and
lots of days now, maybe four hum, said the creature.
Let me explain my situation to you. You see, I'm hungry.
The window was open and the family are all outside,
so I thought i'd come in and look for a snack.
You can help me if you like. Does this mean
you are or aunt part of the family, asked Misha,
cocking her head to one side. Let's say I am,
said the creature as it shuffled a step to the
left on the chair's back. You can call me uncle
Moore pork. It's so nice to meet you, Uncle more pork,
said Misha as she bowed down, stretching out her fore
legs in front of her. It will be fun to
help you. That's great to hear, said the bird. So
where do we start? Where do your family keep their
tasty treats in here. Uncle more Pork, said Misha, bounding
over to a towering object. It has a door, and
inside it is very cold. Us owls aren't afraid of
a little cold, said Uncle Moore Pork, as he spread
his wings and flew to the fridge's top. He reached
down and tapped the door with his beak. How do
we get inside? I really don't know, admitted Mischa. Everyone
else in the family can do it, so we must
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