Dolittle Jackson (1/1)
Dolittle Jackson
All Ages
Gen, Challenge, Kidfic (Little Danny)
Episodes: None
Warnings: None
Synopsis: Stargate Kid Drabbles Challenge #6 - Pets
Series: Danny's Entourage
Word Count: 300
Status: Completed April 14, 2009
Dolittle Jackson
They're not always the best with kids, but nothing beat a Border Collie for smarts.
That's what Dave Siler told Colonel O'Neill, anyway, right after the colonel casually mentioned getting Danny a dog. Dave's sister's Border Collie had recently given birth to seven pups, so he invited O'Neill and son down to pick out a pooch. It would still be a few weeks before they would be old enough to leave their mother, but had been assured the puppies were already showing plenty of personality.
So on a sunny Saturday morning, Dave, O'Neill, and Danny drove down to Grand Junction for a visit, and to see if any of the pups struck Danny's fancy. The tyke griped a little bit on the way down about how he already had fish and didn't need any other pets, but O'Neill was adamant, insisting that every child should have a dog.
Since Danny was reluctant, the first thing they did when we got there was eat lunch with Dave's sister and her husband. After the SGC's smallest archaeologist finished his chocolate pudding, they trouped out to the barn to check out the puppies.
Right away, O'Neill was drawn to the pair of pups tussling over a rag, egging the stocky little guys on in their ferocious battle. Dave kept one eye on the colonel, and one on the colonel's kid. After scratching the ears on all the barn cats, Danny finally wandered over to the pile of rags that was the dog's bed, and held his hand out to the momma dog so she could get a good sniff.
Finally, Danny stood up, put his hands on his hips, and pointed to the runt which had been sleeping in the corner throughout all the excitement. "That one, Daddy. I want the littlest one."
Author's Notes:
Naturally.