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Well, that may be a bit dramatic, but he may well have.

Both boys were just here a minute ago. I have been running around this morning, sorting stocking stuffers and the like.

All of a sudden I notice that Rex is standing in the hall by the front door, whining. Not barking, just whining.

I went to the back of the house and I could still hear him whining. This is so out of character for him.

All of a sudden, it dawned on me that something was wrong and I realized I had not seen Rowdy in the last few minutes (mind you I KNOW he was here only about 5 minutes ago).

I called for him - he did not come and he ALWAYS comes. I ran to the back door (we have a doggie door) and called out the back yard, he did not come.

I went back into the house and Rex RAN to the front door, jumping up and down and whining. I looked out the front door and there sat Rowdy, outside on the sidewalk, NEXT TO THE STREET!!!

I nearly died. I ran out and scooped him up and brought him back in the house. I set him down on the floor and Rex growled him good, as if to say, "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING"

I had gone out to take something to the trash - he could have scooted out with me then, although he has never done that. Sometimes the front storm door does not latch, just closes and it could be pushed open. I have never seen either of them even attempt to push it open though. In my haste out to get him, I don't remember if it was latched or not.

WHEW! Thank goodness for Rex - my little alert dog!!! He save Rowdy from certain disaster!