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My Friend's Dog

My friend who lives on Guam has a dog that is very similar to Buster. My friend's dog is named Sam. Sam and Buster both have golden-colored fur, and are both big dogs; however, Sam does not live inside like Buster does. Sam lives outside and has his own "house." Sam's house is very small and is made out of wood. He likes to go inside his house when it is raining or when he wants to sleep in there.

Sam lives in my friend's front yard and protects my friend and her family, just as Buster protects me and my family. Sam loves to dig in the dirt. He will dig holes in the ground and bury things. He likes to dig holes in the ground so that he can lay down in the cool dirt when it becomes hot during the day. I wonder if Buster would dig holes if he lived outside.