German Shepard Poem!

I saw a glimmering vision,
It took my breath away
‘Twas the Silhouette of a Shepherd
More regal than words can say

The beams of light they danced
On a coat of endless black
A Vision of perfection
Atop an iron back

He stood there like a statue
For all the world to see
What a vision of perfection
The German Shepherd can be

The look of a noble prince
Lord of all he surveys
Confident in himself
Eyes fixed in aristocratic gaze

Never shall I forget
The vision I saw that day
Of the mighty Shepherd
Who took my breath away
~~~~~
By. Carol Kufner

Just A Dog!

Just A dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog",
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man or woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."

by Richard Biby

Here's the web link to this tribute -
http://www.dogsinyc.us/JustADog.html

My Heart Is Breaking A Little More Everyday!

My heart is breaking a little more every day I have to think about or even come on dogster and see my Buddy's sweet face! And I know he is not here with me! I know it was the right thing to do for me and Buddy to let him go! I know he's getting a great life! But I truly feel like a piece of my heart is missing! My two little ones are so much happier without him around, as he liked to play ruff like a big dog does! And they did not like it! It has improved their behavior 10 fold! But I don't feel right walking out there without him everyday! Life is just not as exciting! I miss the way he loved to play he would run for hours on end! He was the only one of my babies I could take to the dog park! He was (and still is) a truly spactacular dog, that loved every person and dog! But I had to let him go as I had to move into my grandfather's house due to some landlord (see maggies arrival story) and also some financial troubles! My grandfather allowed me to bring my dogs but made me keep them 100% in a very small dog pen! He would allow me to let them in the half acre backyard as long as I watched him every minute! Which was very hard to do with a toddler! A few times I allowed him back there and did not watch him as I needed to do something else (change a diaper, clean up my daughter's mess) and he chewed through some wires and dug quite a few holes! It came to if I let him back there for 1 minute unsupervised and he destroyed something he would not allow him in the yard at all! I couldn't let him waste his life away in a pen! I walked every night and tried to take him to somewhere fun every weekend! We are also moving into an apartment with a few months and I looked and looked but even the few that did accept large dogs would not accept a german shepard! I knew adopting him out was the right thing to do, I just could not give him the life he deserved at this time! But now I am financially stable and have found a very dog friendly 3 bedroom rental Apt! And I would give my right arm to get him back, but his new family loves him and couldn't take him away from that! I could get another dog but I don't think I could ever have another dog fill that empty space in my heart! With time I know the pain will fade and I will learn to move on! But for now I will just pray that he is happy and healthy! And if the time ever comes that his new family cannot keep him they have promised to bring him back! I love you Buddy!

I am going back to the old home? Or not?

I like it here at my new home! And I'm becoming more adjusted every day! My new mom was going to take me back to my old mom because I kept chasing the "cat!" My old mom was happy that I was comming home but sorry my new family was so willing to give up on me! We got all packed up and ready to go back to the old mom's house and Sandy called to tell her she was comming! Mommy had an emergency and wasn't home! My new mommy cried and cried! Because she says she loves me and wants to keep me but she doesn't want me to hurt the "cat!" So I stayed one more night and the cat slept in another room! The next day my old mom was more than willing to have me back! Then my new mom said she loved me to much and wanted to give me one more chance! She kept me a couple more nights! So I did my best to be nice to that yucky little thing! Now she says I can stay! My old mommy was relieved and saddened at the news in the same time! She said she was extatic to get me back but knew it was not the right home for me! Either home I end up in I know I will be loved and taken care of for the rest of my days! I'm such a lucky boy to have some many people that love me and want to care for me!

What is that fuzzy little animal!?

I'm starting to really like it here! I love the house and the daily activites and Beau the other dog! But their is this annoying little fuzzy animal here I heard it is a cat! Whatever that is! I keeping trying to catch it and get rid of it for my new mom but she seems very upset by that! I really like it here and don't want to upset her so I'll do my best to leave that thing alone!

I'm at a beautiful house In San Fransisco!

I'm still a little confused! I went to the nice ladys house in this really big town! But mom didn't come! I was so overwhelmed when we got here! We went straight to the pet store and then back to the house! Then we went for a long walk in golden gate park! Then The nice lady took me to see the beach and the horse carriages on the street! I remember the horses from home and they were my best friends! I like it a lot here but I'm still wondering where mom is! So today we got a phone call from mom at the end of our long day! And she said she loves me and misses me already and she knows this is the best place for me! She told me the nice new lady, I guess her name is Sandy is going to be my new mommy! I'm a little sad and I miss my mom but I guess if this is what mommy wants for me it must be for the best! I'm having lots of fun so far and I'll keep you updated!

A Nice lady and thier dog came to visit me!

Today Mommy got me up took me for a long walk and cried an awful lot! I was concerned about her and kept kissing her to reassure her that everything would be OK! Then this really nice lady and her roommate and their dog came to play! Oh what a happy day! The lady took me for a long walk too! Two walks in one day totally awsome! Mommy and the new lady talked a lot! I think it was a lot about me! I know I'm such a good boy even complete strangers love me! Then the nice lady and mommy loaded me in the back of her car! I was confused but not to scared! We drove over to the Animal Friends Connection I think while they filled out some kind of paperwork! Then mommy came and got me out of the car and had lots of tears and kisses for me! I tried to tell her everything would be ok! Then daddy and little Taylor came and gave me hugs and kisses as well! I swear I think I saw a tear in dad's eye! Then they loaded me up into the ladys car and we drove away! Watching mommy out the back window bawling like crazy! I'm confused, sad and excited for some reason all at the same time! I'll write again tomorrow!

First Time at the dog park!

Today me and momma went to the dog park for the first time! I had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends! Momma wasn't sure how i would behave, since it was my first time there! But I was the perfect boy! I played nicely with everyone, mom agrees! But then it started to rain HARD, and momma was ready to go! But I WASN'T! Momma chased and chased me! I thought it was so funny! But she didn't like it to much! Two hours later momma and another doggie and her daddy tricked me and caught me! I knew I was in trouble and momma said no more trips to the dog park until i completly learn to "come!" Darn it, I guess I'll have to show her I am a good boy so I can go back real soon! Well until next time!! Cya!!