Introducing Billy
Thunderstorm
By Delbert Blickenstaff 

When our dog Nelly used to stay in the house most of the time she would hide under my bed during a thunderstorm. I don’t know why she was so scared. I would talk to her and try to get her to come out. But she would just lay there and whine. 

My sister Emily is allergic to dogs so we keep Nelly outside now. When a thunderstorm comes she is much worse than she used to be. She howls and whines and tries to break loose. Last week during a storm I asked Mom if I could bring her inside for a little while but Mom said no. 

So I took her to the garage and tried to quiet her down. As long as I stayed there and talked to her she was quiet. But as soon as I left she started howling again. I had to stay out there until the storm quit. Thank goodness it didn’t last very long.

I wish dogs could talk. Then Nelly could explain why she gets so scared. Maybe when I get to be a vet I will be able to teach Nelly to talk. Emily couldn’t talk when she was born but she talks a blue streak now. I don’t see why smart dogs like Nelly can’t learn to talk too. 

Billy