Spoiler Alert! The third Paw Patrol Movie is said to be Dinosaur based. Guess I should have seen it coming. I mean, the TV show has done a lot of episodes that are about dinosaurs. None of the less, it does sound pretty cool. Will Rex be featured in this movie? I always did admire that Bernese Mountain Dog. And which pups' past will we learn about next?
Pre-warning, this chapter contains bullying and discrimination. I mean no disrespect to anyone who was a victim of either at some point in their lives. I only wish to show how wrong they are.
I do not own Paw Patrol, nor do I own its characters. I do own Jessie and Terra.
Also, there's an important message at the end that you must read.
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Scene 21: Everyone is at Town Hall. Pups competing are lined up on stage facing Mayor Humdinger while he gives a speech in front of large white banner.
Mayor Humdinger: "Now we move on to the final event that will decide which of you pups has what it takes to be a part of the Claw Control." He whispers to his kitties. "And make it far better than that pesky Paw Patrol." He turns back towards the audience. "You've showed off your skills, gadgets, vehicles, benefits, and teamwork. Now is the final test, rescue!"
Mayor Humdinger pulls the banner to reveal a large lion in a cage. Inside is a stuffed kitty. Everyone gasps.
Mayor Goodway: "Mayor Humdinger, what are you doing with a lion?"
Mayor Humdinger: "I umm… Borrowed him… And it will be perfect to see which of you pups is brave enough to rescue that stuffed kitty trapped inside."
Captain Turbit: "Um, I'm not so sure any pup ought to be getting a boot of that cage. That massive feline doesn't look very pleased in there."
The lion roars loudly. Moby hides behind a shaking Claw. Hubcab pushes Gasset and Dwyane closer. Olivia licks her tail. Sweetie hides behind Arby. Jessie takes a step back. Terra growls.
Mayor Humdinger: "What are you pups waiting for? Go rescue that kitty!"
Chase: "Mayor Humdinger, it's too dangerous for anyone to get close to a lion. Especially a growling one like him."
The lion growls louder.
Danny: "Not even I would stick my hands in a lion's cage."
Mayor Humdinger: "The tougher the challenge, the greater the rescue. Now, which of you pups has what it takes to face this challenge?"
Claw: "Princess' pups first!"
Sweetie: "Oh no! A knight ought to do it."
Moby: "I vote that the pirate pup goes first."
Arby: "Me thinks the merpup has the right to go first."
Gasset: "If any pup should do it, it should be Jessie. Everyone knows that Pit Bulls can scare anything, even a lion."
Jessie: "What in tarnation?"
Alex: "Stop being mean to Jessie!"
Skye: "Yeah, she hasn't done anything wrong since arriving here."
Marshall: "And she's friendly."
Sweetie: "Oh please. Pit Bulls are nothing but bullies. Everyone knows that. It's why they have bull in their name."
Arby: "What she says."
Jessie whines.
Terra growls.
Terra: "Don't be mean to her. If anyone's a bully, it's all of you!" She growls.
Hubcab: "And why should we listen to you?"
Dwyane shakes. "Careful, Hubcab. That pup's a Rottweiler, remember?"
Gasset: "Oh please. Terra's not a Rottweiler and we all know it."
Terra growls more.
Terra: "What did you just say?"
Jessie gets in front of her.
Jessie: "Don't listen to them."
Hubcab: "You can't fool us, so-called Rottweiler. You're not even a pup. You're just a cat!"
Everyone gasps.
Terra confronts the other competing pups.
Terra: "No one calls me a cat. I'll teach you bullies what happens when you mess with a Rottweiler!"
Gasset: "You mean a cat pretending to be a Rottweiler?"
The Ruff Ruff Pack all laugh.
Terra: "Well, if I was a cat, how come I can do this?"
Terra barks loudly. Moby and Claw fall backwards. Dwyane knocks Hubcab and Gasset off stage. Sweetie and Arby get so scared that they each leap into their owners' arms. Humdinger is so scared that he falls backwards, which undoes the lock on the lion's cage.
Rocky: "Terra can bark?"
Danny: "Whoe! That's gotta be the loudest bark I've ever heard!"
Jessie: "Terra, how the hay did y'all learn how to bark like that?"
Terra: "All it really takes is practice."
Dwyane: "Hey, doesn't that sound like the barking we heard on the beach?"
Eddie: "And what we heard at the café?"
Winnie: "And what me and Olivia heard that caused us to crash our van."
Chase: "And what came from the building during the teamwork race."
Zuma: "But that means…"
Everyone turns to Terra.
Terra leaps off stage.
Terra: "That's right, I'm the barking pup whose been scaring people and pups."
Everyone gasps.
Rocky: "So it's been you all along who's been barking and scaring everyone?"
Terra: "Only the bullies I bark at."
Jessie leaps off stage with her.
Jessie: "But, why? Why did y'all scare them with ya barking?"
Terra: "Cause I'm a Rottweiler! My job is to protect and scare off bad guys, including bullies. And if someone's causing trouble, I have a duty to stop them. I barked at Winnie because she was teasing Dwyane. I barked at Eddie and Emmy because they were taking cookies without permission. I barked at the Ruff Ruffs because they were motoring around some baby turtles. And I barked at Sweetie, Arby, Claw and Moby because they were cheating. It's what they deserved!"
Skye: "Terra, it's good to stand up to someone when they're being a bully."
Chase: "But scaring them isn't right."
Terra: "It isn't?"
Ryder: "Of course it isn't. Freighting everyone like that is just as bad as what the bullies did."
Terra whines. "I'm sorry. I thought I was helping by telling off on whoever was being a bully. But instead, I became a bully. What's worse, Jessie took the fall for what I did. Some guard dog I've turned out to be."
Ryder pets Terra.
Ryder: "It's okay, Terra."
Rubble: "Yeah, you were just trying to help."
Marshall: "But next time you see someone being a bully, don't bark and scare them. Tell them that they're being mean and ask them to apologize."
Skye: "Or tell an adult you trust about them."
Terra: "Alright. I'll be sure to do that." She faces the rest of the crowd. "But, I'm sorry that I scared all of you. I didn't mean to be a bully."
Mayor Humdinger: "Regardless, because of all the trouble you've caused, I hereby disqualify Terra from Claw Control Tryouts!"
Julia: "Hey, that's not fair!"
Julius: "Yeah. Terra was only standing up for herself and for others."
Mayor Humdinger: "Well, there's no room on my rescue team for loud barking pups or cats or whatever! No trouble causing pups allowed!"
Terra whines.
Jessie comforts Terra.
Jessie: "It's alright, Terra. You know what, I'm quittin' them tryouts."
Everyone is shocked.
Skye: "You sure you want to quit, Jessie? Being a part of a rescue team is what you really wanted."
Jessie: "True there, partner. But I wish to be a good friend even more. And if Terra ain't gonna be competin', neither am I."
Terra: "We're friends?"
Jessie: "Ya got them right, partner! Terra, you were by my side when some were judgin' me. And I'd be happy to stand by yours."
Terra: "Aww, that's the kindest thing any pup has ever done for me. Thanks, Jessie."
Rocky: "Wow, I'd never thought that a Pit Bull would ever be so nice to choose supporting a friend than winning some event. I guess you really shouldn't judge someone by their looks."
Suddenly, the lion's cage opens and the lion gets out. He's roaring angrily.
Captain Turbit: "Oh great calamity! That fierce feline is out of his carrier and doesn't look very happy."
Mayor Humdinger panics and hides behind a tree. "Everyone, run!"
The crowd all run and hide. Daring Danny runs but trips and falls as the lion comes towards him.
Danny: "Help!"
Jessie sees this.
Jessie: "Danny!"
Danny: "That's Daring Danny X! And help!"
So it was Terra who was the barking pup the whole time. Tell me, did any of you see that coming? Let me know in the comments.
Oh no, a lion is out for Danny! Even I'm nervous for what's gonna happen next. Guess we'll all have to find out in the next chapter;)
P.S. Most people don't like snakes. Most of the time, rattlesnakes are more dislikable of the snakes. However, they're really nothing to be afraid of. Rattlesnakes are very shy and gentle creatures that want nothing to do with us. These snakes only bite when people handle, approach, or try to kill them. Fewer than five people die from rattlesnake bites every year. As long as you respect these snakes, keep your distance and watch where you step when you're in an area where they're known to live in you won't get bitten. And while you need to be extremely careful to watch your pets if you're close to rattlesnake habitat, ranchers have nothing to fear from them. The USDA's Cattle Death Loss report has concluded zero deaths from snake bites in more than two decades. Most livestock usually recover from snakebites, even without treatment. Still, you should still take any animal to a vet if any type of snake bit them. In addition, they play a vital part as predators by eating rodents and other small mammals. Which in turn helps maintain a healthy ecosystem and reduces the spread of diseases. Rattlesnake venom is also needed for research and anti-venom production. So, without them, scientist can't be able to create treatment for people who were fatally bitten by any type of poisonous creature. Unfortunately, due to people killing them out of fear and rattlesnake roundups, these creatures are facing a heavy decline in population in a rapid pace. Due to the unsanitary conditions at these roundups, it causes the snakes' venom to be unsuitable for reputable medical companies, meaning that the venom needed to create anti-venom disappears along with the snakes. The worst of it all is that these rattlesnake roundups are not for population control or any education purposes. They're merely for entertainment and bragging rights. Most of the rattlesnakes that are killed are either tossed in waste or made into hamburgers for people to consume. You think horse meat sounds awful. Wait until you see a snake burger. The main reason why these rattlesnake roundups are still happening is because they're important to the local culture and economy. However, many have evolved into festivals that celebrate rattlesnakes rather than harm them. These festivals are also teach attendees on coexisting and safety around these snakes. They also educate about natural history, conservation and coexisting with their wild neighbors. As a result, reformed festivals often gain greater income and attendance while promoting conservation organizations. This proves that giving up snake slaughter does not mean losing tradition or harming the local economy. New traditions celebrating natural heritage without slaughter can lead to far more success. So lets ends these needless rattlesnake roundups and instead appreciate these native creatures. Besides, who would want to eat a rattlesnake burger anyway?
