The dumpster dog

Belle was found treading water in a large dumpster behind our office in Oct of 2000. She was 3 months old. Hi, my name is Belle I’m happy to be here, this tale to tell. Teresa found me where I had been thrown away & ask my papa if for a few days I could stay Just until a new home could be found for me someone with vision enough, my inner beauty to see My ears were full of mites & my eyes were dazed what lived in my coat,you’d be amazed My papa said”bring that puppy here” As he gently took me from the van trembling with fear I had a box,a blanket, I was safe and secure I was a lucky puppy for sure My mama, recovering with a new hip said”Teresa hurry I can’t take care of myself,let alone this little furry” My papa looked at me and said ” this won’t do you smell like a dog, off to the bath with you That bath was bad, but not the worst yet The next day, I’m off to the vet I’m inspected, injected,he said I’m a cur He checked me for worms,I won’t say where I got to spend the day & he put me to sleep I woke up, my tummy was sore & and I didn’t feel like me They said this makes me a good dog and I won’t roam If this all happens here,I don’t want a new home I guess all that was good for me My papa begin to tell me how pretty I’ll be My eyes did shine, my coat became sleek But my mama would never come out and to me speak My yard was so wonderful and big I ran,tumbled,barked and holes I did dig I chased bugger,pooped and peed And things called squirrels I treed Teresa came one day,all excided with glee Told my mama,she’d found a home for me Mama’s face was a joy to behold Ha, she didn’t know what buy my papa she’d be told He said “what, give up this girl, I can’t do it now She’s made her way into my heart somehow My mama said “Now daddy, this is insane” This dog don’t even have a name” “Well” papa said “we’ll call her Gal, Sal or Nell But mama said “no, she looks like a Belle” “Well, what will we do when go in the R.V. Teresa solved that, she ‘ll come home with me I get to come in the house now,in the ac or heat I sit in my papas lap and he give me a treat I have a baby,a bone and a bath once a week Papa’s s.a.s. shoes I ate when they came from the store But not being a dumb dog, I eat shoes no more The house plants and silk flowers I did rearrange Oh, the words my mama said didn’t sound like my name She’s walking now but with a stick To get out of the way ,I’ve learned to be real quick Mama said to papa”if she is going to live in this house She must learn to be still as a mouse” She must sit,stay,wait and lie down She must stop this running and jumping around They expelled me form basic obedience class the 3rd day The basics escaped me and I didn’t obey I didn’t like that lady,not one bit So between my papas knees,my bottom did sit I thought it was over and it was done I’d be just a hound,I thought I’d won Mama said”not so,home schooling we’ll do Ok Belle,its just me and you” Papa wasn’t home,there was no place to go I’ve learned to sit,stay,lie down and roll over just so This course is physically exhausting and mentally draining Mama gives new meaning to obedience training Something call grandkids came one day I though they were like me and wanted to play We jumped,ran and fell on the floor We played till my tongue hung out and I could play no more The big big kids didn’t like me didn’t understand, I could tell Why papa would love a 50 lb fur ball,prone to smell My papa just smile and says”that my girl” Get used to her now,she’s part of your world So,if we should meet while behind my ears are still wet Remember, be patient,my mama’s not done with me yet

My Bella

My Bella was born on a hot summer day 7 months ago. She was so tiny that it was a wonder she lived. Because of her size she was loved from the first moment. She had no brothers or sisters but her mother was one of a pack of dogs of 7. As you understand she lived in the country so you could say she is a country girl. That was good because we live in the country as well. We lost our Maltese boy the same summer and I missed him so much. I could not do long without the warmth and the friendship from a dog. Anyway, to come back to my story. Bella who was named Possum at the time, because she looked like one, was nicely spoiled by the time I got her when she was 10 weeks old. She was very good with other dogs though with so many dog friends to raise her. She was also very good at winding people around her little paw. Everybody loved her. When I saw her first I fell in love as well and took her home that same day. Now she is 7 months young and she is growing into a wonderful dog. Whenever we are going for a walk in the park it is pet time. People who walk past always smile at her. They love her because she got a very quiet manner, looks very appealing and it looks as she is smiling al the time. We have met people who think she is an excellent dog for a program called outreach. That is where she goes to sick kids and old people to bring a bit of joy. So I have decided that is what we are going to do. There is only one thing wrong with her at the moment, well actually two. She hates being left alone and she always screams her lungs out when we have to leave her. If it is for an hour or two minutes that doesn’t make any difference. She starts coughing from it so upset she becomes. But when we are home and we call her to come, if it is for dinner or anything really, she doesn’t listen or takes her sweet old time. She looks at us as if she says now you know what it is like to be left. That is my interpretation anyway. Mind you please don’t think we leave her all the time because that is not the case. I am a retired person and I am home most of the time, but I have to go to places sometime she can’t come. For the rest she is already the most intelligent dog I had so far. And I love her very much. But we need to do something about those two things first before we can go into the social world. This is all for now. Greetings from New Zealand Eve H

A Home without a dog is Not a Home

My husband and I raised 5 children, (4 boys & 1 girl)all along the way, we were never without a dog.We had pure breeds, and mixed breeds. One mix was English bulldog and boxer, her name was Love, she was just that, the kids best friend.Kids are never alone when they have a dog they love.When the children were grown, and having their own(our grand children)they had dogs.My daughters dog (a lassaopso)had pups, I picked out one for my husband and I. We named her Fancy, because her hair was short, at the time, but had long hairs like feathers around her face.When we took her, we had just started working for my sister and brother-inlaws’carnival, we ran the cook house.Yes,Fancy was a carnny! she loved it.She had lots of friends, they took her on rides,brought her rib bones, and at night when we would close, she loved to help us clean up the cook house.We had 4 seasons with the carnival she looked forward to it each season, and about those rib bones, each year when we would return to each town, she knew just where she had burried her bone! When we no longer worked for the carnival, we traveled the states, from Washington state to South Carolina and back, Wa. to Minissota and back, wa. to Texas and back, Wa. to California and back,after 6 years of traveling, we stayed home, we were getting older after all. We had Fancy as our faithful companion for 16 years, it was sad to see her go, but we all do, and she will be in our hearts untill we do.We are being loved by a little sweetie pie named Lexie now. good wishes, Virginia

Title - “Lola Long Legs”

Lola is my puppy,
A beauty yes she is
She really loves our niece Ellie
And loves to lick and lick.