Naomi Temple interview

Kudzu Kids Melody and Emma met with Yoknapatawpha County Humane Society volunteer Naomi Temple to find out what she knows about the missing dogs.

Interview transcript

Naomi Temple: I had a feeling you would be in today!

Emma Wooten: I don’t think we’ve ever met.

Naomi Temple: No, we haven’t, but sometimes you just have a premonition about things.

Emma Wooten: Uh, right…

Naomi Temple: Did you notice how none of these dogs here are barking? They know that you're good people.

Melody Cheever: We are good people! We’re trying to find out what’s happening with all of the dogs that have been going missing.

Emma Wooten: Have you noticed more dogs being brought into the shelter than usual?

Naomi Temple: I haven’t, but more people sure have been calling us to see if their dogs are here. People should take better care of their fur babies. You know?

Emma Wooten: And you haven’t noticed anything suspicious?

Naomi Temple: Nothing like that, but the dogs always bark when Riley — she’s the Animal Control Officer — whenever she stops by. They know.

Melody Cheever: What do they know?

Naomi Temple: They know if you’re good or bad.

Emma Wooten: So you’re saying Riley is bad?

Naomi Temple: You’re going to have to ask them.

Melody Cheever: We know what you’re saying, Naomi. It’s like dogs have senses we don’t have.

Naomi Temple: Exactly!

Emma Wooten: Naomi sure does seem to be on a planet all her own. Is she really that out there or does she actually know something about Riley?