Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They had a special gold ring, but they didn’t know it was lucky. Whoever owned the ring always had enough to live a good life. But because they didn’t know this, they sold the ring for a little bit of money. After they sold the ring, their luck changed. They became poorer and poorer, and soon they didn’t even know where their next meal would come from. They also had a dog and a cat, and the animals were hungry too because there wasn’t enough food.
One day, the dog and the cat talked about how they could help their owners. The dog came up with an idea.
“The ring made them lucky. We need to get the ring back,” the dog said.
“But the ring is locked inside a chest, and no one can get it out,” the cat replied.
“You should catch a mouse,” said the dog. “The mouse can chew a hole in the chest and bring out the ring. If the mouse doesn’t want to help, just tell her you’ll bite her if she doesn’t do it. She will listen to you.”
The cat liked this idea, so she caught a mouse. Then, the cat and the dog went to the house where the chest was kept. When they got there, they saw a wide river blocking their way. The cat didn’t know how to swim, so the dog said, “Hop on my back, and I will swim across the river with you.”
The cat climbed onto the dog’s back, and he swam across the river. When they reached the other side, the cat carried the mouse into the house. The mouse chewed a hole in the chest, and she found the gold ring inside. The cat put the ring in her mouth, and she went back to the river, where the dog was waiting. Again, the dog carried her across the river on his back. Now that they had the ring, they hurried to get home so they could return it to their owners.
But here was the problem: the dog could only run on the ground. When there was a house in his way, he had to go around it. The cat, however, could jump and climb, so she quickly climbed over the rooftops. Because of this, the cat got home much faster than the dog.
When the cat arrived home, she gave the ring to her master. The man was so happy to have the ring back.
“What a wonderful cat!” he said to his wife. “We will always take care of her, and she will never be hungry again.”
When the dog finally came home, the man was upset. He thought the dog hadn’t helped at all. So, he scolded the dog and didn’t give him any praise. The cat sat quietly by the fire, purring, and didn’t say a word.
The dog became very angry with the cat. He felt that he had done all the hard work but didn’t get any thanks. From that day on, the dog and the cat became enemies.
Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife who owned a shiny gold ring. Little did they know, this wasn’t just a regular ring—it was a super-duper lucky ring. Like, the kind of luck that makes your bread always land butter-side up and your socks never get lost in the wash. But here’s the thing—they had no idea.
One day, thinking it was just a regular old ring, they sold it for a handful of coins. “Good riddance,” they said, waving it off like it was a useless trinket. Big mistake. The moment the ring left their house, so did their luck. They got poorer and poorer until even their dog and cat started forming a union to demand better wages—or at least dinner.
One evening, while the humans were staring sadly at an empty pot, the dog flopped down beside the cat.
“Right,” said the dog, licking his chops. “We can’t just sit here waiting for magic kibble to fall from the sky. Time for action.”
The cat, who was busy licking her paw, arched an eyebrow. “Oh good, another one of your brilliant plans. Does it involve barking at squirrels until they throw nuts at us?”
“Very funny,” said the dog, unimpressed. “No, it’s simple. That shiny ring made our humans lucky. We need to get it back.”
The cat gave him a long, slow blink. “So let me get this straight. We’re going to steal back a ring that’s locked in a chest, in a house we don’t own. Do you have a key? A map? A clue?”
“No,” the dog admitted, wagging his tail. “But you know who does? A mouse.”
The cat snorted. “A mouse? Oh, great. Let's just hope she’s not too busy with her cheese schedule to help us.”
“Don’t be sarcastic,” said the dog, wagging his tail harder. “You catch the mouse. Tell her to chew a hole in the chest. If she says no, you… you know, flash your claws a bit. Politely.”
The cat rolled her eyes but stretched lazily. “Fine. I’ll catch your mouse. But if this doesn’t work, you’re the one explaining it to the humans.”
Off they went, and in no time, the cat snagged a mouse who’d been innocently nibbling on a crumb. “Listen up, Mouse,” said the cat, flashing a grin that was more teeth than charm. “We need a ring out of a chest. You chew, we rescue, everyone’s happy. And if you don’t…” She flexed her claws casually. “Well, let’s just say it’s been a while since I had a snack.”
The mouse squeaked, “I’ll do it! I’ll do it! No need for violence, ma’am.”
The trio headed off, but soon they reached a wide river. The cat stopped dead in her tracks. “Oh no. Water. My sworn enemy. It’s wet. It’s cold. It’s—ugh—splashy.”
“Relax,” said the dog, puffing out his chest. “Hop on my back. I’ll swim us across.”
The cat hesitated. “If you drop me, I’ll claw your nose.”
“Duly noted,” said the dog, rolling his eyes. He swam across, the cat clinging to his back like a very nervous backpack.
On the other side, the cat and the mouse snuck into the house. The mouse got to work, chewing through the chest with the speed of someone promised extra cheese. Soon enough, the ring was free. The cat grabbed it, and they raced back to the river. Once again, the dog ferried them across, humming a heroic tune as he paddled.
Now came the tricky part: getting home. The dog was stuck going around houses and fences, his tongue hanging out as he ran. Meanwhile, the cat, who was basically a furry ninja, climbed over rooftops like she was auditioning for an action movie. Naturally, she got home first.
The cat strutted into the house and dropped the ring at her master’s feet. The man gasped. “Oh, what a marvelous cat! So smart! So loyal! We must reward her with fish! And milk! And… and… tuna!”
The cat purred, basking in the praise like a celebrity at an award show.
Moments later, the dog arrived, panting and looking absolutely wrecked. He wagged his tail, waiting for his share of the praise. But the man frowned. “Where have you been? Look at the cat! She brought us the ring all by herself!”
The dog’s jaw dropped. “WHAT?! I carried her across a river! Twice! I ran miles! She didn’t even like this plan!”
The cat smirked and flicked her tail. “Oh, hush. Delivery is everything.”
From that day on, the dog and cat were no longer friends. And whenever you see a dog chasing a cat, now you know—it’s not about the ring. It’s about who got the credit.
A man and his wife had a golden ring,
But they didn’t know it was a magical thing.
With luck in its gold, life was a breeze,
But they sold it for coins, their fortune to seize.
As time went by, their wealth disappeared,
Hunger and worry were all they had near.
The dog and the cat, their loyal pair,
Watched their plight with growing care.
The dog said, “The ring is the key to it all.
We must fetch it back, no matter how small!”
“But it’s locked in a chest, deep and secure,”
The cat sighed sadly, unsure of a cure.
The dog had a plan, bold and astute:
“We’ll need a mouse to gnaw through the loot.
Catch one quick, and let her know,
If she refuses, my teeth will show!”
The cat found a mouse, small and shy,
And with dog’s words, she gave it a try.
The mouse agreed, with a quiver and squeak,
To chew through the chest and find what they seek.
But a river loomed wide, blocking their way,
The cat grew nervous, her paws felt like clay.
“Climb on my back,” the dog gave a bark,
“I’ll swim us across, no matter how stark.”
The dog swam strong through the water so deep,
While the cat held on, her fear to keep.
At the house, the mouse gnawed through the chest,
And the golden ring was theirs to wrest.
Back to the river, the cat with the prize,
The dog swam again under stormy skies.
But once on the ground, the cat sped ahead,
Leaping rooftops, while the dog’s feet tread.
The cat reached home, her master she thrilled,
With joy in his heart, his gratitude spilled.
“What a clever cat!” he said with delight,
“She’ll have food and warmth every night.”
The dog arrived late, weary and sore,
But praise for his work? There was no more.
Angry and hurt, he barked with a glare,
While the cat purred softly without a care.
And so, the friendship of dog and cat
Was broken forever, as simple as that.
The tale of the ring left a bitter divide,
And the bond they once shared was cast aside.
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