Cautiously emerging from his hiding spot, Peppy surveyed his surroundings. The forest was rich in fiddlehead ferns and tall trees that made room for the sun to illuminate the forest floor. With a newfound resolve, he set off on one of these paths deeper into the woods, where new sounds and dangers awaited.

Peppy found a momentary respite in a sunlit clearing but soon realized he was surrounded by a group of people who could exploit him. As he tried to back away, he was captured and found himself back in a chicken crate, restrained and vulnerable. His captors, Frank and Harry, took him to the L.V. Spectavelli Circus and Hippodrome in Baltimore, where a woman named Sweetie offered them half the payment for Peppy, citing his poor condition.

Despite their protests, the men left with half the agreed amount, while Sweetie promised Peppy a good home. She introduced herself warmly, marking the end of Peppy's harrowing journey and the beginning of a new chapter.

Thanks for listening to Circus Jack. We look forward to seeing you in the next episode. And remember that whether it's a cloudy day or a sunny day, it's always a good day. Make it yours. See you soon.

Frank and Harry, partners in crime, find themselves in a heated argument over the division of their ill-gotten gains as they travel towards Baltimore. Their captive, Peppy the dog, becomes the focal point of their discord.

As tensions rise, Peppy seizes an opportunity to escape his wooden crate, bringing a glimmer of hope to his dire situation. The night is fraught with danger as Peppy navigates through the wilderness, pursued relentlessly by the determined thieves.

In a thrilling chase through the forest, Peppy's survival instincts kick in. He uses the cover of the dense woods to outmaneuver his pursuers, blending into the shadows and evading capture. Will Peppy manage to stay free, or will the thieves catch up to him?

Join us in this gripping chapter of Circus Jack as we follow Peppy's daring flight for freedom.

Circus Jack. Chapter 4: The Wagon

This chapter follows the heart-wrenching journey of a lovable Jack Russell Terrier named Pepe who, stolen from his home, wakes up disoriented in the back of a wagon.

The story begins on a moonlit night as Pepe finds himself in an unfamiliar and confining environment, complete with the smell of hay, the rusty creak of springs, and the muffled voices of two unfamiliar men. It doesn't take long for Pepe to realize his predicament - he's been kidnapped, anticipated to fetch a good price for his special talent and smartness.

This chapter dives deep into Pepe's emotions as the sights, sounds, and scents of his familiar home fade away. His heart fills with fear and uncertainty and his body responds with longing for the open fields and the laughter of his beloved human family.

As the wagon continues its slow, steady journey, Pepe's situation intensifies. Trapped within a small, uncomfortable space, Pepe's confines offer no escape. His body aches — for freedom, for home.

The longer he spends in this confined space, the more sorrow consumes him. His eyes well up, discomfort knocks on his senses, and, succumbing to it all, he finally drifts into a deep, oblivious sleep. Stranded in the middle of an ordeal, one can only wonder, will Pepe be able to make a homecoming?