Bogie was a terrier: shaggy, brown, and low.

Molly was a labrador: smooth and black like crows.

Sibley was a cattle pup: speckled, sweet, and kind.

Gumption was a pitbull mix: large, brown, and unrefined.

Bogie’s man was a dentist: withered, old, and odd.

Molly’s man was a flyfisher: sun speckled, witty, and flawed.

Sibley’s man was a puzzle: layered, entertaining, and complex.

Gumption’s man was a landscaper: a fan of botany and decks.