Aesop | Greece
A Dog and A Butcher
A hardworking Butcher's shop is visited by a stray dog that steals a sheep's heart, prompting the Butcher to be more vigilant.
Once upon a time, there was a hardworking butcher who lived in a busy town. His shop was always full of different types of meat, like chicken wings, beef, lamb ribs, and more.
One sunny day, the butcher was getting the meat ready for his customers. He was cleaning and cutting the meat, preparing everything for the day.
Suddenly, a stray dog walked into the shop. The dog’s eyes spotted a sheep’s heart that the butcher had just put on the counter. It looked delicious to the hungry dog.
Without thinking, the dog grabbed the heart with his mouth and ran away. The butcher didn’t see this because he was busy working. But when he noticed the dog running out of the shop, he shouted, "Oh no! The sheep’s heart!"
The butcher felt upset, but he decided to be more careful in the future. From that day, he watched his shop closely and made sure no more food was stolen.
