R K Raker

The Brookside Rooster R K Raker

Publisher Marketing: Several months ago our quiet Brookside neighborhood was interrupted by the sound of a rooster proudly proclaiming dominion over his new territory. The rooster had joined us from the more rural areas across the Pali Highway. His early morning calls were clearly out of place in the concrete density of downtown Honolulu. But, this didn't stop him from settling-in quickly and befriending some humans and canines, while alarming others. From Socks' perspective (a Black Labrador service dog), the bird brought some much needed excitement to an otherwise quiet cul-de-sac. For several weeks the rooster awoke the citizens in their apartment buildings along the Nuuanu River with his crowing. At first, many of the residents and their dogs enjoyed the quaint sound of the country-side in their quarter of the city. However, as the rooster became emboldened and encounters with his new neighbors became more frequent and unusual, it was clear to many that the bird must go. In the tradition of "Dolphins' Dance" and "The Hamster and The Gecko" R. K. Raker offers another charming contemporary tale told from the perspective of the animals involved. If you love dogs and always suspected that they were much more social and communicative than scientists give them credit for, then you will appreciate this short story. Come take a stroll and join us in the dog-park at the end of the cul-de-sac.