Early morning wake up call

Early morning wake up call

"Where's my stick?" 

"Please throw my ball!"

Muddy paw prints on the floor...,

Endless mopping, but still there's more!

Windows covered in slobber and snot.

I cleaned them yesterday! I kid you not!

Rainy weather...Let's stay in!

Not a chance! They always win!

Head to toe I'm covered in fluff!

Trying to look smart, but always a scruff! 

Pleading eyes and dribbling chops...

When I'm eating a meal...It never stops!

But the endless love and bond we share

The fact that they are always there

To share my sad and happy days 

Makes up for this, in many ways!

They never judge or make me blue...

They brighten my days....

DO YOUR DOGS TOO?

Soul-mate - Written and made by Julia Turner

I thought of you today, as the sun rose in the sky

I felt your warmth, your love for me

Like you were by my side..

I thought of you tonight, as darkness cast it's shadow

You curled up at the side of me, your warmth against my feet.

I thought about you yesterday, the day before that too

I called your name and looked for you 

And I whispered "I love you"

I reached down my hand to stroke you

But found an empty space

When I close my eyes and think of you I see your loving face.

My companion, my soul-mate I miss you every day

You filled my life with happiness in a special kind of way

They say time is a healer and as the time goes by

The memories that we made together

will only make me smile...

I hope one day we'll meet again, when my life comes to an end

My soul-mate, my confidant.....My ever loving friend..

~ Julia Turner ~

Dog's bedtime prayer

Once I was a lonely dog ~ Author: Arlene Pace

Once I was a lonely dog,

Just looking for a home.

I had no place to go,

No one to call my own.

I wandered up and down the streets,

in rain in heat and snow.

I ate what ever I could find,

I was always on the go.

My skin would itch, my feet were sore,

My body ached with pain.

And no one stopped to give a pat

Or to gently say my name.

I never saw a loving glance,

I was always on the run.

For people thought that hurting me

was really lots of fun.

And then one day I heard a voice

So gentle, kind and sweet,

And arms so soft reached down to me

And took me off my feet.

"No one again will hurt you"

Was whispered in my ear.

"You'll have a home to call your own

where you will know no fear."

"You will be dry, you will be warm,

you'll have enough to eat

And rest assured that when you sleep,

your dreams will all be sweet."

I was afraid I must admit,

I've lived so long in fear.

I can't remember when I let

A human come so near.

And as she tended to my wounds

And bathed and brushed my fur

She told me 'bout the rescue group

And what it meant to her.

She said, "We are a circle,

A line that never ends.

And in the center there is you

protected by new friends."

"And all around you are

the ones that check the pounds,

And those that share their home

after you've been found."

"And all the other folk

are searching near and far.

To find the perfect home for you,

where you can be a star."

She said, "There is a family,

that's waiting patiently,

and pretty soon we'll find them,

just you wait and see."

"And then they'll join our circle

they'll help to make it grow,

so there'll be room for more like you,

who have no place to go."

I waited very patiently,

The days they came and went.

Today's the day I thought,

my family will be sent.

Then just when I began to think

It wasn't meant to be,

there were people standing there

just gazing down at me.

I knew them in a heart beat,

I could tell they felt it too.

They said, "We have been waiting

for a special dog like you."

Now every night I say a prayer

to all the gods that be.

"Thank you for the life I live

and all you've given me.

But most of all protect the dogs

in the pound and on the street.

And send a Rescue Person 

to lift them off their feet."

~ Author: Arlene Pace

A Loan From God

 God promised at the birth of time,

A special friend to give,

His time on earth is short, he said,

So love him while he lives.

It may be six or seven years,

Or twelve or then sixteen,

But will you, till I call him back,

Take care of him for me?

A wagging tail and cold wet nose,

And silken velvet ears,

A heart as big as all outdoors,

To love you through the years.

His puppy ways will gladden you,

And antics bring a smile,

As guardian or friend he will,

Be loyal all the while.

He'll bring his charms to grace your life,

And though his stay be brief,

When he's gone the memories,

Are solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,

Since all from earth return,

But lessons only a dog can teach,

I want you each to learn.

Whatever love you give to him,

Returns in triple measure,

Follow his lead and gain a life,

Brim full of simple pleasure.

Enjoy each day as it comes,

Allow your heart to guide,

Be loyal and steadfast in love,

As the dog there by your side.

Now will you give him all your love,

Nor think the labor vain,

Nor hate me when I come to call,

To take him back again?

I fancy each of us would say,

"Dear Lord, thy will be done,

For all the joy this dog shall bring,

The risk of grief we'll run.

"We'll shelter him with tenderness,

We'll love him while we may,

And for the happiness we've known,

Forever grateful stay.

"But shall the angels call for him,

Much sooner than we've planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,

And try to understand.

Doggy pledge

I will not eat the cats' food, before or after they eat it.

I will not burn rubber through the open car window and into the fast food restaurant, no matter how good it smells.

The computer's mouse is, unlike a real mouse, inedible.

I will stop trying to find the few remaining pieces of carpet in the house when I am about to throw up.

I will not throw up in the car.

I will scootch my bottom along the grass to rid myself of hangers-on.

I will not steal used sanitary napkins from the bathroom garbage.

I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc.

I will not eat other animals' poop.

I will not roll my head around in other animals' poop.

"Kitty box crunchies" are not food.

I will not eat any more socks and then re-deposit them in the backyard after processing.

The diaper pail is not a cookie jar.

I will not eat the disposable diapers, especially the dirty ones.

I will not wake Mommy up by sticking my cold, wet nose up her bottom end.

I will not chew my human's toothbrush and not tell them.

I will not chew crayons or pens, 'specially not the red ones, or my people will think I am hemorrhaging.

When in the car, I will not insist on having the window rolled down when it's raining outside.

I will not drop soggy tennis balls in the underwear of someone who is sitting on the toilet.

We do not have a doorbell. I will not bark each time I hear one on TV.

I will not steal my Mom's underwear and dance all over the back yard with it.

The sofa is not a face towel. Neither are Mom and Dad's laps.

My head does not belong in the refrigerator.

I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and car registration.

I will not play tug-o'-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet

I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table.

I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.

The garbage collector is NOT stealing our stuff.

I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house

I will not awaken the sleeping cat and chase him all over the house.

I will not stand immobile in front of the TV when Mom and Dad want to change the channel with the remote.

I will not steal the remote and hide it.

I will not stand in front of the TV when the winning touchdown is being scored.

I will not drop large toys in the toilet.

I will not pre-clean the dishes when they are being put into the dishwasher

I will not taste-test window sills and molding

I will not bring dead playthings in the house

I will not drink out of mom's glass, or steal her ice cubes, if left in reach (which is just about anywhere)

I will keep my nose out of the "automatic ice dispenser"

I will not give "drive by" kisses to those I don't know intimately

I will stop eating the shoes of those who love me

I will not steal shoelaces that are still "in use"

I will stop dining under the rabbit's run

A Day in the Life of A Young Dog

This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad's head. 

I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed. 

"The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great." 

Then I thought about breakfast, " I hope it's not late."

Mom took me outside, we walked for a while. 

This never fails, to make Mama smile. 

I sniffed of everything, that we did pass, 

I ate something weird -- it gave me gas.

I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true. 

He gave me so many great things to chew. 

Rugs, plants or rocks, I really don't care. 

What I truly like best, is Dad's underwear.

That obedience book, was sort of yummy. 

Though it didn't sit well on my poor puppy tummy. 

I threw up a bit, but that was all right, 

When Mom found it later, I was well out of sight.

I made streamers of T.P., while running at full speed. 

Mom's pretty quick -- but I was still in the lead. 

I flew under the bed, and Mom flew past, 

She stopped -- shook her head, and breathed, 

"You're too fast."

Mama later phoned Daddy, and said, "It was frightening!" That afternoon, she was sure I'd pooped lighting. 

She'd sat at the computer, while I chewed the cord, 

She thought I was mad, but I was just bored.

When Mama had enough, couldn't take any more, 

That's when my tushy got shoved out the door. 

I love it inside, but outside is best. 

Lay in the cool grass, and had a good rest.

That didn't last long, there was too much to do-

Can't quite remember where I hid Daddy's shoe. 

I found an old bone, and scratched at a flea, 

I watched the dumb squirrels as they jumped in a tree.

I barked at the kids, when they got off the bus. 

I can't figure out why this makes Mama fuss. 

I barked at the neighbor, I barked at the wind. 

I barked and barked, till Mom yelled, "COME IN."

The sun dipped in the west-soon Daddy would come! 

I sure love my daddy: we always have fun. 

I barked at my daddy, then turned on my charms, 

I woo-wooed, "Hello," then jumped in his arms.

Sitting under the table -- it's sooo hard to wait. 

Daddy slipped me a goodie right off his plate. 

I raced through the house, and scattered my toys, Ricocheted off the furniture, and made lots of noise.

Mom found her purse -- the one I abused. 

Daddy let loose a chuckle. Mom asked "Amused??" 

I cowered down low, I must be in trouble. 

Dad said, "Wasn't MY boy, it must be his double!"

Mom turned off the TV, and said, "Time for bed." 

Dad said "Let's go boy," and patted my head. 

I got in my spot, between Mom and Dad, 

I thought 'bout my day and what fun I had.

Mama kicked out my bone from the covers below, 

Then let loose a sigh -- a sigh deep and low. 

She gave me a kiss, and snuggled me tight, 

and whispered so softly, "My darling, goodnight."

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Now I lay me down to sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep,

The king-size bed is soft and deep.

I sleep right in the center groove

My human being can hardly move!

I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight

And here is where I pass the night

No one disturbs me or dares intrude

Till morning comes and "I want food!"

I sneak up slowly to begin

my nibbles on my human's chin.

She wakes up quickly,

I have sharp teeth-

I'm a puppy, don't you see?

For the morning's here

and it's time to play

I always seem to get my way.

So thank you Lord for giving me

This human person that I see.

The one who hugs and holds me tight

And shares her bed with me at night!

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