Miracle Girl

Yesterday I found my furever home. I got a new family, a new sister named Tracksie and met lots of other beagleys on dogster.

Although, yesterday at 10:00p.m., my mum opened the door and I ran out! I ran fast, and my mom went chasing after me in the street, calling my name. Then, I made a turn for the forest. It was really dark, and my mom kept on running after me. She couldn’t see a thing! I went deeper and deeper as she followed the white tip of my tail. Then I went so far, she couldn’t see me anymore. She stopped; she was far in the woods in the middle of the night. She turned back, and called for me. I was gone. I guess she was really sad. She hadn’t even had a day with me and lost me.
She called for me, and called, and took a flashlight outside with her. She even made some “LOST DOG” papers. She thought that nobody would even turn me back in, since I was as she said a Beautiful Beagle
She couldn’t sleep that night.
Then, at about 4:00a.m. Tracksie was barking. Mum looked out the window and didn’t see anything. Tracksie kept on barking. Mum went outside and there I was, standing on the front porch.
She couldn’t believe it! I was home. She had heard about dogs finding their way back home, but I guess she thought that I hadn’t been there long enough.
She took me in her arms and cried. Then she started laughing. I looked terrible. I had dirt, and mud, all over me, and leaves.
She took me a bath and let me lie in her lap. She was glad I was home.
Now, my nickname will be MIRACLE.

Loved

"I can't speak for all dogs,
Not all dogs are alike.
And not all dogs have the same experiences..."
-Squrriel, a stray dog (Ann M. Martin)

It's been a month since they got me at the shelter.
It feels good to have a home.
They are pretty sure I was treated badly by previous owners, because I am always so scared.
I guess I have had a hard knock life.
I've met humans who were gentle,
and others who were brutal.
It's a great to be treated with the gentlest touch.
And to be...
Loved

Family

Its been since 4 months since my adoption day. Here's a little song about family:

Always there,
To warm you in the winter.
Always there,
With shelter from the rain.
Always there,
To catch you when you're falling.
Always there to stand you up again
Family...

By your side.
In seconds if you ask it.
Arms out wide,
To welcome you to stay.
Near enough,
To listen to your hearts song.
Always there to help you on your way
Family

What is a family?
Caring and devoted hearts.
With endless love to share,
Love that follows you everywhere.
Family

Tag You're It!

Tag You're It!
May 23rd 2007 5:23pm PST

Hey everydoggie! Wanna play a fun, pawsome game? I got tagged my my pals, Buddy, Fred, Tori, Ruby, Buster, Brandy, Zuki, Nelly, Hazel and Ginger. Now I'll pick seven pups to tag!

Here are the rules:
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules and their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

Here are 7 fun facts about me, Tiggles!
1. I can sneeze on command!
2. I was rescued from an animal shelter.
3. I love my little Teddy bear, Tinky.
4. I like to do agility.
5. I love love love to go on walks!
6. I believe that baths are evil.
7. I am totally and completely SPOILED!

NOW YOU PASS ON ALL THE FUN!!!!!!

Your pal,
Tiggles

I chose:
Fred
Scooter
Suka
Lady Noel
Buddy
Jessi
Tori

Behind Those Metal Bars

Behind Those Metal Bars

I sat alone and confused behind those metal bars,
The loss that I was feeling, forever left its scars.

They left me there one day and 6 months ago.
Said, "Don't worry, Tig, you'll find a home, we know."

My favorite spot was gone where I used to lay and sun.
I cried all night the day they left and remembered times of fun.

The people stopped and looked at me and always said, "Poor Thing".
Then they choose a puppy when they could have had a Queen.

As Christmas came nearer, it got worse... I remembered presents under the tree,
lots of treats, a turkey dinner, loving hands that once stroked me.

But now I've found my furever home, and am not so blue.
Because I know they'll love me forever-long and true.


~Inspired by A.O.

DOG OF THE WEEK!

Boy was I surprised when I came on the compawter to find 173 messages in my email inbox!
I got picked to be Dog of the Week!
I just wanted to say thanks everydoggie, for the kind rosettes, pawmails, shoutbox comments, and stars! Thank you all very much!

Unfortunately I am on vacation right now...and am using a compawter at a hotel! BOL!
Thanks for picking me Dogster! It made my day!
Thank you!
~Tiggles

So small

This song makes my mom remember the time when she first adopted me-and I was afraid of everything and everybody. She spent months trying to get rid of my fears. Sometimes, she would stop and wonder " what am I doing?"
Then she would look into my soulful eyes and see all the pain and suffering I went though with my past owners, and didn't give up on me-because she loves me. She thought I would never get rid of my fear of people...but when she had faith- I realized she was trying to help me. With lots of time and patience, I have really came around. When you figure out the love is all that matters after all-it really does make everything else... seem so small.


What do you got if you ain't got love?
The kind that you just wanna give away
It's okay it'll open up
Go ahead and let the light shine through
I know its hard on a rainy day
You wanna shut the world out and just be left alone
But don't run out on your faith

Cuz' sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
Is just a grain of sand
What you've been out there searching for forever
Is in your hands
When you figure out the love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
Seem so small

It's so easy to get lost inside
A problem that seems so big at the time
It's like a river thats so wide
It swallows you whole
Wile your sitting round thinking bout what you can't change

And worrying about all the wrong things
Times flying by
Moving so fast
You better make a camp cuz' you cant get it back

Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
Is just a grain of sand
What you've been out there searching for forever
Is in your hands
Oh when you figure out love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
Seem so small

Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing
Is just a grain of sand
What you've been out there searching for forever
Is in your hands
When you figure out love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
Oh it sure makes everything else
Seem so small

Tender Hearts

TENDER HEARTS
By: Dee Clair


I greet each day inside my cage
And wait for God to write my page
I wonder if you’ll come today?
And let me feel the light of day

My whole life has been dark with pain
And those who caused it--what did they gain?
They stole my trust, my livelihood
And all because they simply could

I yearn to run through scented fields
Without a cage and lock to yield
To chase a squirrel that can't be caught
To earn a love that can't be bought

But the darkest days have a light
In the quiet mornings that follow night
You come to visit every day
Without a motive, without a pay

You carried me when I was weak
Brought trust I was too pained to seek
You healed my wounds that took their toll
You rescued my slowly dying soul

And now I listen for your voice
Knowing that you're here by choice
You didn’t know me at the start
And yet I’m planted in your heart

I’m learning to accept your praise
And not avert my fearful gaze
Forgive me if I cower still
My life has been against my will

I feel that you are growing tired
Within this fight that you’ve been mired
If you can keep your doubts at bay
It would mean the world if you could stay

I can’t predict how this will end
But I know this of you, my friend
You selflessly all played your part
You saved me with your tender heart

Tiggles' Poem

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 whatever 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.

I knew it was them in a heartbeat, 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 God that be.
"Thank you for the life I live and all you've given me.




Inspired by Arlene Pace.

The Top Ten Reasons for Dog Relinquishment

The Top Ten Reasons for Dog Relinquishment to Shelters in the United States


1. Moving
2. Landlord issues
3. Cost of pet maintenance
4. No time for pet
5. Inadequate facilities
6. Too many pets in home
7. Pet illness (es)
8. Personal problems
9. Biting
10. No homes for littermates