Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors by Donna Lee Goldberg (a Short Story Contest submission)

Magenta is a dog and Louie is a cat. They aren’t friends, but these pets are good neighbors. Magenta likes the soft, warm lawn at Louie’s house. The grass feels good under her paws when she stretches out, the sun soothing her back. When Louie escapes his house, he explores the trees, bushes and deck at Magenta’s house and hides. It’s an adventure for him; a worry for his humans.