Harley Amadeus has crossed the Rainbow Bridge

Harley Amadeus von Doberman.

Born on April 21, 2001. He has completed his life walk and passed away today, April 21, 2010. Rest in peace beloved boy. We love you so very much.

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The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-Author Unknown

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LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

- Author Unknown

Am I REALLY the NAUGHTIEST Dog?!

The Girl has decided I'm a good candidate for Dogster's Naughtiest Dog contest. I'm not sure what I think about that. Seems kind of like I'm being penalized for being smart and savvy! Just look at her posting about asking for your vote....


Wondering where that new package of bagels that was stored in the cupboard went to? Wondering how rawhide chewies wound up in your lingerie drawer? Wondering why all your decorative pillows have been reorganized onto different items of furniture? Wondering why the skillet is still cooking on the stove but the food in it is all gone?

Wonder no more.....take a deep, calming breath and know that a certain Doberman by the name of Haley Amadeus is the culprit!

Now Harley needs your vote as World's Naughtiest Dog on Dogster.com!

http://www.dogster.com/show08/vote_pet.php?i =698451

It's my Birthday!

Today is my birthday!

The girl gave me a really big hug and I think there's a squeaky toy and rawhide chewie waiting for me!

Thank you to Tia's Savannah for my gift!

~ Harley Amadeus ~
Mascot of Banned Breed Productions
Complete HD Film / Television / Video Production & Editing Services
www.BannedBreed.com

What is a "Retreat"?

An acquaintance of mine went on 2 retreats in the past week. The first retreat was an overnighter to work on a client's book. The second, to someone's ranch for what purpose I have no idea.

When I heard about the first retreat, I didn't think that much about it; the second one made me pause for consideration.

I could see something along the lines of, "Hey, we're going to a lake cabin to work on Michele's book," or "I'm off to Donna's ranch for some R&R".

When did any adventure outside the city limits start being classified as a "retreat"?

I suppose what struck a chord with me is that I've never heard of a biker going on a retreat. We have motorcycles...we don't need retreats! We get on the bike and embrace the aromas of spring wildflowers, we feel the temperature cool as the road takes us into a lower section, we strike up camaraderie in the most unusual of places like when a couple in their 80's approaches you at a country gas station to tell you about their biking days back in the 1950's!

Ditch the retreats...get a motorcycle!

Time to get on the bike and ride!

It's that time of the season where The Girl just wants get on the bike and GO! The weather is spectacular and the wildflowers are coming out to bloom.

I keep hoping Papa will get a sidecar so that I can ride with them 'cause that would be so cool. We could ride through Colorado, the Black Hills of South Dakota (NOT during Sturgis Bike Week) and up through the Grand Tetons.


~Harley Amadeus~
Mascot of Banned Breed Productions
Complete HD Film / Television / Video Production & Editing Services
www.BannedBreed.com

I am the Group Logo for Deutsche Pinscher Living Room!

Oh I am so happy I can hardly stand it!

Today there was a blast announcing that, as of right now, I am the new Group Logo for the Deutsche Pinscher Living Room group on Dogster.

I feel like I'm having a Sally Field flash back...."You like me! You really like me!"

I wish I could visit everyone in person to play with squeaky toys and give out cookies!

~~~~Harley Amadeus~~~~
Mascot of Banned Breed Productions
Television/Video/Film HD production & editing services.
Based in Dallas, Texas.

Welcome to my world...

My name is Harley Amadeus and I am a Doberman.

The Girl first saw me when I was only 1 week old and she could hold me in one hand. I had to stay with my mouthy siblings until I was old enough for The Girl to come back and take me for new adventures.

When that day arrived, I was so nervous because I didn't know what to expect. The first thing was that she got into this teal car (which I now know is called a Corvette) and drove us to this place where there was all of this activity and tons of people and dogs! It was the opening day of the first dog park in Dallas at White Rock Lake.

The Girl held me the entire time as we walked around but I was so overwhelmed by all the new sights and sounds. Then she took me to a pet store and picked out all sorts of things just for me! Squeaky toys, chewies, pull ropes and cookies!

I'd seen that my parents had pointy ears and I was horrified to learn that my ears would be cut to get that shape once I was a few weeks old. I was so dreading that! But SURPRISE!!!! my Girl didn't have my ears cut!!! She loves my natural floppy ears and kept them. These days when people say she was such a humanitarian to not cut them, she jokes that she wasn't...she was just lazy and didn't want to mess with the bandages! Whatever the reason, I am SO glad I have my natural ears.

The most important thing I want to share with you about The Girl is that she likes me so much, she even named an entire company after me, Banned Breed Productions. The Girl works in television/film/video production and happens to produce a couple TV shows about motorcycling. It hit her one day that bikers are a lot like Dobermans in that they are judged solely upon their appearance.

The Girl hates "banned breed legislation" because it's so unfair to ignore a dog's temperament, history and training and solely judge them based upon their breed.

The Girl and I have had lots of adventures and I will fill you in on them later.

~~~~Harley Amadeus~~~~
Mascot of Banned Breed Productions
Television/Video/Film HD production & editing services.
Based in Dallas, Texas.