"Here is my Mom with me in the park. My new Mom saw me and she fell in love with me. She and my new Dad have promised me that I will never be homeless again."
There have been many who have come through our home since I went away. Some very sweet and cute and in great need of help. We have taken them in and I told each one that they are safe and Mom and Dad will take care of them.. The last 2 they took in are still here and they take care of them and let them know they are loved, they are important, they are of value and Mom and Dad will help them in any way they need help. The last one is a big dog. He is my size. He is a very handsome boy that Mom named Beau. He has ways that make her think of me and she cries when her memories of me come. This morning she is having a really bad time. I slept close to her last night and she misses me very much. I try to stay as close to her as she needs me to be but it's hard for her not being able to see me except in photos and inside her mind and heart. She is working to get a little girl Boston from the pound. They want to kill her and Mom is saying she will come get her. Her name is Susie and I am trying to help her feel safe and let her know Mom and Dad will get her soon and she will be fine. I'll stay close to Mom and try to make her feel better. Maybe when Susie gets here tomorrow she will feel happy. I hope so.
The year is off to a good start. Mom and dad took in 3 dogs since the first and they have had some adopted out. I watched over them when they took in Ginger. That was tuff. I had to work hard to find her the right home. My Master had to help me with that one. I handled Dew and Kissy's adoptions. They were easy cause those 2 are sweet dogs. Now they took in Drew. He is going to be a challenge. He is such a puppy. I will have to ask the Master for help with Drew.
I see that Ollie is having a little problem. He has allergies. He will be OK. He's tired. His body just does not work as it used to. I remember how that felt. Not good. I don't think it will be too long before Ollie comes here with me. It will be a while yet though. I know it will be hard on Dad when Ollie comes here. Dad really loves that old dog.
Mom is doing ok it seems. She still talks to me and about me to people. She still has my collar on the side of her bed. Sometimes she holds it and smells it and she talks to me. I wish I could tell her I miss her too but that would just make her cry more. I asked my friends here if their mom's every stopped crying for them and they said it takes a long time and that moms never forget and neither do dads. Mom said I would always live in her heart and it looks like that is true.
For every dog searching trash cans for breakfast, a
Filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters.
For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained
In a frozen yard, a soft, warm bed with a person
Snoring gently nearby.
For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a forever
home, filled with sounds and
Smells of family.
For every "Christmas" puppy given today, a tolerant,
Caring owner who won't abandon you as you grow into a real dog.
For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to
Pay the bills to make you well.
For every lost dog, a clear, safe road, and well
Marked path, to lead you home.
For every old and tired friend, a warm fire, and a
Soft bed, to ease your aches and pains.
And
For every Heart Dog at the Bridge, a moment when you know that you are
remembered today, missed again, and loved forever.
Author unknown
6 months and I still think about you every day and miss you 100 times a day. Rest well my precious friend. I love you even in death. Tell Jesus Happy Birthday for me.
Dogster Obsessions: The Starter Kit for Dogs by Wildebeest
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