It was an accident. I was just doing my job. Sabrina here saw it all and she can vouch for this.

There was a noise in the garden. I didn't know what it was at first, but I didn't do anything as it was just a noise, no need to worry. Sabrina took no notice, mind you that isn't unusual, she spends most of the day sleeping. I don't know what she does at night, that is when she goes out, 'on the prowl' as they say.

Personally I'm a home body, I go out during the day but I like to be indoors of a night. Mind you that is part of my job, being in when they are out or asleep. That's what I do, watch over them, keep them safe, I've got to earn my keep, fair's fair and all that.

So, there was a noise, a sort of thump, followed by a slight rustle. I noted it but didn't bother to look out to see what was happening. Then I heard them trying to break in. Now that was out of order, so I put my head out to see what was going on. Well, what else was I supposed to do?

There were two boys out there, coming in through the gate.. I recognised them from meeting them when I have been out with Joe. They live up the road, about five houses up. I asked them what they were doing in my garden. They said something about a football. They picked it up, said goodbye and I pulled my head back in.

That's when it happened. Well, what can I say? It was an honest accident. I didn't know that would happen. Sabrina is in and out all day and night without any problem, so I thought it was going to be alright. Anyway, I had to see what was going on, like I said, that's my job.

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Here they come, that was the front door. Sabrina, you'll back me up, won't you?

Here we go....

"Oh Ben! What are you doing with the cat flap around your neck? Look at the hole in the door panel. You daft dog, Ben."

It was an accident! I was just doing my job.