The Off Button – Conversations with the Pack

I am Doodlebug, King of the Olde English Bulldogges. Lady Human, somebody set Sweetie’s motor running and now she can’t shut off.

Sweetie: Run over here. Run over there. Run! Run! Run! Everywhere!

Me: Sweetie, turn it down a notch. Or two or three.

Sweetie: Mustn’t stop. It’s time. It’s time.

Me: It’s time for your off button.

Sweetie: Ain’t got one.

Me: Even if I rub this spot right here.

Sweetie: Oooo, you just pushed my button.

MoonCat: Off buttons have the power to change history.

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