Bongo and the Swimming Toad

    By bbkimmie2

    Bongo and the Swimming Toad cover image

    26 Sep, 2024

    a dog sitting in front of a pool with a dog swimming in it and a dog in the water, storybook illustration, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, F Scott Hess

    Bongo, the energetic Boxer dog, was surprised to find a small green Toad swimming in his family's backyard pool. He watched curiously as the Toad gracefully moved across the water.

    a dog jumping into a pool of water with its mouth open and tongue out, with a house in the background, official art, american scene painting, a digital rendering, Chris LaBrooy

    Bongo would run around the pool, tail wagging, as he followed the Toad's movements. The Toad would occasionally pop its head out of the water, causing Bongo to jump in excitement.

    two dogs sitting on a rock in a pond of water with lily pads and a fence in the background, highly detailed digital painting, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt

    As the sun began to set, Bongo and the Toad continued their play. The Toad would hide under the water, and Bongo would anxiously wait for his new friend to resurface.

    a dog sitting on a ledge next to a pool of water with a frog in it's mouth, highly detailed digital painting, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt

    Bongo seemed to understand the Toad's game of peek-a-boo. He waited patiently each time the Toad went under, ready to bound around in joy as the Toad resurfaced.

    a dog and a deer are in the water at night time with a full moon in the background and a forest scene, game art, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Daphne McClure

    Under the moonlight, the Toad and Bongo played till late. The Toad would swim to one end of the pool, and Bongo would race along the edge, both completely engrossed in their game.

    a dog and a dog sit in front of a pond at night with a full moon in the sky, official art, sots art, poster art, Allan Brooks

    By the end of the day, a strong bond had formed between Bongo and the Toad. They were not just two animals from different species but friends who enjoyed each other's company.