Our Dogs that will never be forgotten!

Truly’s Song

Small brilliant light shining joy into my heart,

Snuggly warmth, cream of wheat smell,

Pink downy tummy, so soft, so delicate.

Contented snuffling noises and burrowing deep in the covers,

Perky bright eyes, always the optimist,

Ears flapping, Olympic jumping, lithe body, rippling muscles

Ball dog, determined, fast, never giving up.

Such joy for such a small thing, to chase a ball.

Hula girl! vibrating hips with delight of possession,

She has her bone and is flaunting it!

Daddy’s girl, rolling on his face, making rooting noises of pure happiness, quick French kisser, wanting a TV cuddle time!

Analytical nose dog! So many unique smells,

Each analyzed, categorized, fascinating

Each anointed with two drops of pee on completion.

Fish guts girl! Rolling in fish sauce,

Delicious, ecstasy, stolen pleasure.

Whooee! Stinky dog. This requires a bath!

Sun worshiper. Tiny Egyptian Sphinx,

Makes me sit in the sun too,

Teacher of companionship,

Time of quiet delighting in each other

Moments with you are my holidays!

Little friend with the enormous heart!

Your barrel chest could barely hold it!

So trusting, so giving, so faithful.

Small Masterpiece of God

Thank you for your friendship!

I wait with expectation to see you again, my little dog in heaven.

For Rosie

Little black dog, so afraid, so dirty and thin

Covered in ticks, so afraid to be touched,

So afraid of men!

You asked for help and made us love you.

Four baths, many ticks later

Shining brown dog, snowy chest,

So eager to be safe and loved,

Yet so afraid to trust.

Barrel Dog! You are so Fat!

Four sweet puppies and you only a puppy yourself.

Such a good mother,

So exhausted, but faithful

Wanting to play, lick, cuddle your pups.

Jeff’s first crush! Bright eyes, goofy smile

Tongue hanging out, wanting a tummy rub,

Wanting to be loved.

Graham’s girl, rolling, kissing, flaunting, jumping

Running wildly in circles

Ears flying, happy to be loved by Graham.

Starbucks dog! Thrilled with riding. Dad’s errand companion.

Paws on dash, eyes alert,

Mouth eagerly open to bark at strangers.

Pure happiness to be with Dad.

Jealous dog! Growls when moved.

Wants to be first, won’t move over for anyone!

In your face Dog, guard dog, little ball of fire!

Thank you for your sweet presence,

Your assertive bossiness,

Your lavish affection and joy!

Brief life snuffed out too soon,

Yet you shared it all with us and I think you learned to trust!