Thanks to the talented Kathy Pippig Harris, furmom to Clementine, for this lovely piece. So true!
Shine Bright
Dogs are like the brightest star, blazing through the darkness of night, and they are like a sun that outshines the day. They burn so intensely, so brightly. And for some, that blaze is for only a short time on this planet. Well, at least they get to spend more time in Heaven if their stay here is not as long as we’d like it to be. In nature there must always be a balance. Perhaps their stay is weighed with the goodness that fills them. It is said one cannot get enough of a good thing–dogs are that good thing to me.
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Have you had an experience with a dog who has passed to the Rainbow Bridge? received a visit from a beloved canine furbaby who has come back to help you or reach you in some way? I’d love to hear from you!
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Do you have a favorite poem about a boy and a dog? If so, please share it with a heart-broken boy.
Debbie barked in to ask for help with her family’s loss. Her son’s coonhound Buck met an untimely end and her son is grieving.
Please don’t tell Debbie that Buck should have been inside with her son. I agree but let’s try to help her son find some solace in Buck’s movement to the Rainbow Bridge.
Debbie, my furbaby Annie, also a coonhound, sends her sympathies, along with those of the rest of the Ward Pack.
I am so lost.
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Thanks to The Hindu for this sweet story.
Dogs not allowed
KAVITA SIVARAMAKRISHNAN
Guhan wanted a pup, but his mother was doubtful because the neighbours were not too keen on dogs.
Guhan wanted to adopt a pup. His mother had said a big “No!” Having a pup in a swanky apartment was not a joke and they didn’t want to antagonise their not-so-pet-friendly neighbours.
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Thanks to an obviously talented writer, Joan Fremo, for a piece that describes our lives.
Jim Willis, author of the much-loved Pieces of My Heart, barked in this piece that sure sums up my life.
My apologies to everyone for attributing this piece to Jim. Blame me and not him for the mistake. Thanks to all of you who so kindly barked in to help me get it right. Unfortunately I could not get the mistake fixed immediately so the post sat on the blog for a day before it could be changed.
Isn’t it funny how the universe works? Family things have me wrapped up right now so the Ward Pack isn’t getting the attention they deserve. You know what happens then. Sol pouts, Star barks, Annie makes moany noises cause she can’t go walkies to see the world (they have a big yard so its not for biological reasons) and Beatrice spends a lot more time trying to climb on my lap. And of course, the toys and dog hair are everywhere. A bit overwhelming to say the least.
Then this morning I got “If I Didn’t Have Animals” and it brought me back to reality. Sure, the house is messier than it would be without the Pack but my life would be soooo much emptier and less fulfilling.
If I Didn’t Have Animals
If I didn’t have animals . . .
I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
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Thanks to Clementine’s furmom Kathy for this touching poem.
Their Messenger
This emissary has a gilded heart for all the furry ones
for the many souls whose time on Earth is done
and of the tales they tell, this messenger doth send
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As we suffer through another Valentine’s Day, here’s a fun article from Lorna Paxton at The Happy Tails Spa site.
If you cross-post this funny piece, please make sure to give Lorna the credit.
Is it Okay to Date Your Dog on Valentine’s Day?
With almost 3 million Americans buying Valentine’s gifts for their dogs and 30 million sharing their beds with them, clearly the differences between humans and canines are disappearing. In the past, spending Valentine’s Day with your canine companion could be the choice of last resort but now, for many dog owners, it’s preferable.
Los Angeles, CA January 28, 2008 — You find yourself alone, again, on Valentine’s Day. So you turn to Plan B, your faithful, furry canine companion. If this story sounds familiar you’re not alone. Over 15 million* single people own dogs in this country and it’s a good bet that most of them have curled up with their dog on at least one Valentine’s day.
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How much fun is this? Have you ever wanted to tell the whole world about YOUR special dog, cat or horse? Here’s your chance! Best-selling authors and columnists Gina Spadafori and Marty Becker are looking for real-life stories for a new book. Spadafori and Becker, among many other credits, are the authors of the Pet Connection blog (one of my must-reads!).
Please note the fast approaching deadline of March 15th.
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This fun poem makes me want to add a Bassett Hound to the pack!
Thanks to JL Smith, who wrote this poem and the Thoughts Fur Paws blog for letting me post her poem. If you pass this on, please make sure to credit her.
The Rebellious Bassett
Author: JL Smith January 17, 2008
Henry is a wayward Basset Hound.
His nose is always to the ground.
He feels the need to announce himself,
to other dogs on a walk, to people, and himself.
Henry prefers to spend his days lounging around.
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The holiday season is still with us and here’s a wonderful piece from Kathy Pippig Harris, furmom to the ever-loving Tawny, Clementine, Dunkin Clyde, and others.
BTW, keep an eye on this writer, Kathy promises to have some real staying power and I expect we’ll be hearing much more from her in the future!
Through Tear Washed Eyes
It was the weekend after Thanksgiving and Louise walked her black-and-tan Cocker mix through the hilly woods of her property out back. It was a cool morning with wispy fog trailing over the grass and threading through the trees.
Before they left the house, Louise put a yellow jacket on her furry companion. Her fur girl’s name was Daisy and she didn’t take well to the cold. Louise liked the bright color because it made spotting Daisy easier if she chased a ball into the nearby brush and trees.
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