Rustle Rustle in the feed stall

I'd been growling at the wind for a few weeks, trying to figure out what creature on God's earth would tear open the rubbermaid trash can filled with dog food, ripping the lid, knocking it over, eat some dog food, but not really damage anythign else. I mean, what critter in nature would eat dog food, but not sweet molasses horse feed? The horse buckets, same containers, same lids, just different contents, would never be disturbed.

Walked out to feed before work this morning, and I was startled by the "rustle rustle" in the feed room. No worries, I figured. Big dog Marble had gotten out a lot lately, so I turned on the light, and said, "okay, Marble, c'mon out.." No Marble. I walked over to his pen, and he was sleeping soundly. Gave him a good scratch, and as I walked back to the stall, I saw the theif...

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