Boot Tunnel Recon

The front door was completely still, but the shoe rack right beside it was calling for immediate tactical mapping. I descended toward the low shelf and faced two towering black rubber rain boots. Inside one hollow shaft was pure darkness. Naturally, I had to investigate. I braced my paws against the stiff rubber rim, angled my plush tail so it wouldn't snag, and dropped inside. Zero light, excellent acoustic echo. But the real prize was at the bottom: a round, smooth pink rubber ball wedged in the toe. I rolled it out into the daylight with a hefty kick of my foot. New outdoor gear acquired!