In a beautiful, lush village, there was a small, energetic dog named Scruffy. Every day, he would roam around the village, looking for food. He would climb hills, cross rivers, and walk through the streets in search of a tasty meal.

On one such day, Scruffy found a large bone with some juicy meat on it. His eyes lit up with delight as he picked it up between his teeth, intending to take it back to his home.

As Scruffy was making his way back home, he had to cross a river. As he was in the middle of crossing, he saw another dog on the opposite bank. The other dog had some food in its mouth too.

Seeing the other dog's food, Scruffy's greed took over. He decided to try and take the other dog's food so he could have more for himself.

As he prepared to pounce on the other dog, Scruffy opened his mouth. His large bone slipped from his grasp and fell into the rushing river. It was carried away swiftly by the current. Scruffy watched in horror as his meal was swept away.

The other dog, startled by Scruffy's sudden movement, quickly ran away, disappearing out of sight with its meal. Scruffy was left all alone on the riverbank, his stomach growling with hunger. He regretted his greediness, realizing that he had lost his bone because of it.

Hungry and sad, Scruffy trudged back home with his tail between his legs. He had learned a valuable lesson that day – that being greedy only leads to loss. He made a promise to himself to be content with what he had and not try to take from others anymore.

This story serves as a reminder to us all that we should be satisfied with what we have. Coveting what others have can only lead to disappointment and loss. It’s a lesson that Scruffy will surely never forget, and hopefully, one that we, too, will remember.