Happy Doggy Halloween

(Elisa, © Isa of Mayflower)

Spooky Doggy Halloween

(© Gabi Stickler)

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Vielen Dank an Gabi Stickler für ihre  freundliche Genehmigung, ihre Fotos auf meinem Blog veröffentlichen zu dürfen. Weitere ihrer großartigen Fotos hier.

I would like to thank Gabi Stickler for her kind permission to publish her photos on my blog. You can find more of her great photos here.

Treats (Happy Halloween)

Ich hoffe, Eure Hunde werden heute viele Treats fangen.

I hope your dogs will catch many treats today.

(© Christian Vieler)

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Vielen Dank an Christian Vieler (Fotos frei Schnauze) für seine freundliche Genehmigung, sein Foto auf meinem Blog veröffentlichen zu dürfen.

I would like to thank Christian Vieler (Fotos frei Schnauze) for his kind permission to publish his photo on my blog.

Happy Dog Halloween

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Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) hat 2014 entschieden, dass im Regelfall keine Urheberrechte verletzt werden, wenn Website-Betreiber sogenannte framende Links setzen. Dies geschieht zum Beispiel, wenn YouTube-Videos auf einer Internetseite eingebunden werden. 

In 2014 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decided that normally no copyrights are violated if website operators use so-called framed links. This happens for example when YouTube videos on a website are included.

By your side

A dog’s a gift on loan to us from someone up above. He came to teach us many things but mainly how to love. A bigger heart you’ll never find, a most loyal friend indeed. His biggest wish is to help guide your path in the hope that you’ll succeed.

 

So listen with a child’s heart to what he has to say, he’ll fill your life with laughter and teach you how to play … rejoicing in the simple beauty found each and every day.

 

Then comes a time when sadly, yes he’s called back home again … to the heavens far and wide. Give thanks to all the stars above that once … a good dog chose … to walk faithfully by your side.

(© Sue Long) 

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I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

A dog’s job

That ist he job of being a dog:

To bark, to get dirty feet to give sloppy kisses.

To always be there at your feet, in your bed, by your side.

In the car, in the park, in our heart.

 

That is the job of being a dog:

A companion, a friend, one that thinks you

and you alone are the center of their universe.

 

(Author unknown)

Wie seltsam still und leer alles nun ist

Wie seltsam still und leer alles nun ist,

ganz ohne Dich mein kleiner Liebling.

Der Flur ist leer, wenn ich nach Hause komm,

kein Schwanzgewedel, keine feuchte Schnauze.

Jetzt wär’s grad Zeit zum Gassi gehen,

kann’s immer noch nicht fassen.

Mit jedem Tag, der geht und kommt,

bist Du ein bisschen ferner.

Doch trag ich Dich in meinem Herz,

halt Dich hier fest, wo’s weich und warm.

Du warst für mich fast wie ein Kind,

werd' niemals Dich vergessen.

 

(Autor unbekannt)

All of my days

Dear friend, reach out with your hand in kindness so I shall not fear your touch.

Speak softly to me so that harsh words do not fall upon my ears.

Give me gentle guidance so I may please you and make you proud.

Spend time with me so I do not suffer from a lonely heart.

 

But above all, love me in the way that I love you, unconditionally and forever.

For I shall be watching over you and those that you love such that no harm shall ever come your way.

I will be here to lean on when you feel it is you against the world, but you will never be alone.

I will walk into the darkness with you and lead you back into the light.

I will show you what joy can be found in the simple pleasures that help create memories, because making memories are what matter. They truly are the only things that last.

 

Together we shall share a bond that is unbreakable, stronger than steel but as gentle as a light breeze that brushes the cheek.

For you are my best friend and I will walk by your side for all of my days … until the last beat of my heart.

(© Sue Long)

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I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

Our life's journey together

Through life's journey we took a ride,

The times you spent by my side,

You always were there as my best friend,

But we knew one day, there would be an end.

 

Heavens doors are open, just walk through the gates,

In this Animal Kingdom sunshine awaits,

To a place you can run free, never grow old,

A world full of freedom, rivers of gold.

 

Towards the rainbow, you can play and run,

Or in the green fields, you relax in the sun,

Under the trees, just rest in the shade,

As this is the place where dreams are made.

Wie schön war doch die Zeit mit Dir

Wie schön war doch die Zeit mit Dir,

dank Dir für jede Stunde.

Wie kurz doch so ein Hundeleben ist,

so schnell vergingen Deine Jahre.

Wie treu war doch Dein Hundeherz,

ganz ohne Fehl und Tadel.

Bist mir gefolgt auf Schritt und Tritt,

ohne je den Blick von mir zu wenden.

Gehab Dich wohl, wo Du jetzt bist,

bestimmt sehn wir uns wieder.

Dann stehst Du leise schwänzelnd da,

verlässt mich niemals wieder.

 

(Autor unbekannt)

Ach du dicker Hund

Ich war einmal ein kleiner Hund

wog anfangs nur ein gutes Pfund

da kamen alle Leut daher

sie liebten meine "Kleinheit" sehr.

In Menschenarmen warm geborgen,

nimmt mich ein Frauchen mit nach Haus

ein Leben lang für mich zu sorgen

verspricht sie mir, der kleinen Maus.

Da fing ich an mich zu vergrößern

bin jetzt, so groß wie ein Kalb

wer will daran etwas verbessern.

So bin ich halt.

Frauchens Liebe ist mitgewachsen,

sagt immer zu mir "braver Hund"

dafür werde ich sie auch bewachen

täglich vierundzwanzig Stund.

(Wally Lindl)

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Ich möchte mich vielmals bei Wally Lindl bedanken, dass ich ihre Gedichte und Geschichten auf meinem Blog veröffentlichen darf.

Why dogs having such short lives

I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisfied it is in compassion to the human race; for if we suffer so much in losing a dog after an acquaintance of ten or twelve years, what would it be like if they were to live double that time?"

 

(Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832))

(German translation here)

From your dog in Heaven

I’ve heard that Angels toss a penny

down from Heaven up above.

To show to few or perhaps many

that they watch over them with love.

 

You can’t see how much my tail wags,

and I don’t have pennies or a card.

But I lovingly toss you my tag

to be embedded in your heart.

 

I hope you’ll never be afraid to

invite another on your lap.

At Rainbow Bridge I’ll still await you:

there are no limits, there is no cap.

 

Love is pure and ever present,

love is light, radiant and more.

Love will show you just how pleasant,

when we knock on Heaven’s door.

 

(Author unknown)

The Way

In the darkness I turned to go; my last day’s done; I’ll miss you so.

No time even to say good bye or to lick the tears spilling from your eyes.

That’s when I heard you call my name; I knew right then, I must turn back to help ease your pain.

Since I’ve no voice with which to speak, its whispers in your dreams I’ll make.

Ease your heart and rest your mind, my time with you was the best of kind.

I couldn’t have asked for a better friend, we’ve shared our journey to the very end.

There’s one final thing you need to know, I’ll whisper in your ear before I go …

“I’m leaving first to find the way … so I can lead you back here with me on your last day.”

 
(© Sue Long) 

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I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

Fellbündel auf tapsigen vier Pfoten

Ein Fellbündel auf tapsigen vier Pfoten,

das warst Du damals, als Du kamst.

Voll Schabernack und Ungestüm

so tratst Du in mein Leben.

Du wuchst heran, zogst mich in Bann,

mit treuen Augen und Geschmuse.

Erobertest mein Herz im Sturm,

wir waren ein Team, nur ich und Du.

Jetzt bleibt mir nur Dein Halsband noch,

Dein Spielzeug, Deine Leine.

Hör noch Dein Bellen, Hecheln, Gähnen,

spür noch Dein seidenweiches Fell.

So plötzlich gingst Du dann von mir,

schliefst ein ohne Erwachen.

Jetzt klafft ne Lücke und nicht klein,

die keiner weiß zu füllen.

 

(Autor unbekannt)

Why dogs are better than …

… men 

• Dogs do not have problems expressing affection in public.
• Dogs miss you when you're gone.
• You never wonder whether your dog is good enough for you.
• Dogs feel guilt when they've done something wrong.
• Dogs don't brag about whom they have slept with.
• Dogs don't criticize your friends.
• Dogs admit when they're jealous.
• Dogs do not play games with you - except fetch (and then never laugh at how you throw).
• Dogs are happy with any video you choose to rent, because they know the most important thing is that you're together.
• Dogs don't feel threatened by your intelligence.
• You can train a dog.
• Dogs are already in touch with their inner puppies.
• You are never suspicious of your dog's dreams.
• Gorgeous dogs don't know they're gorgeous.

I went out to rescue a dog that day

I went out to rescue a dog that day

To give him a really good life

To take him away from the life that he led

And free him from trouble and strife 

I thought I would do him a favour

And be a good person to him

And go do my bit for the country

I didn't go out on a whim
 

But what do you think really did happen?

The day that I did my good deed,

I discovered a love that I'd dreamed of

And fulfilled in myself a strong need. 

I now have a dog that I care for,

I see things that I needed to see.

That lovely dog that I rescued

Really ended up rescuing me.

(Fionna Duncan)

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I would like to thank Fionna Duncan for her kind permission to publish her poems on my blog.

So lange hast Du mich begleitet

So lange hast Du mich begleitet,

warst immer da, wenn ich Dich brauchte.

Warst mir wohl selbst an trüben Tagen,

mein Trost und auch mein Sonnenschein.

Leer nun der Platz, wo Du einst lagst,

verwaist, ganz ohne jedes Leben

so wie mein Herz, so wie der Tag,

als Du dann gingst und alles nahmst.

 

(Autor unbekannt)

Until we meet again

Those special memories of you

Will always bring a smile

If only I could have you back

For just a little while

Then we could sit and walk again

Just like we used to do

You always meant so very much

And always will do too

The fact that you’re no longer here

Will always cause me pain

But you’re forever in my heart

Until we meet again

 

(Author unknown)

A poem of love and thanks

The light into my bedroom streaming

Morning light sends wood floors gleaming

Small shifts and shuffles from their dens

Two German Shepherds softly dreaming.

 

I imagine Blaze is chasing rabbit

As I have dubbed her nighttime habit

Of running legs and lowly growls

And the cruelty of Lorena Babbitt.

 

Or is it Bobbitt, I don’t know

For my memory’s begun to go

I just remember nighttime lobbing

And men responding, ‘Holy crow!”

Cash-crop

Roll up, roll up and come on in

There's puppies here to see

And just for one day only

They're buy-one-get-one-free! 

Look how cute and sweet they are

All rolling in the hay

Just line my pockets with the cash

And take one home today 

What is that I hear you ask?

What health checks have they had?

How do you know they'll live for long?

Where are their Mum and Dad? 

Dogs (by Sue Long)

Of all the creatures that walk the face of this earth,

dogs have chosen us, and us alone, to share their lives with.

May we prove worthy of such a gift.

 (© Sue Long) 

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I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

… on just being

Be here, with me

As long as we

Can still be we 

As long as I

Can still be me

Right here with you

Be here, with me 

See life, for me

As shadows fall

And memories flee 

Spaghetti Eating Competition: Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd

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Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) hat 2014 entschieden, dass im Regelfall keine Urheberrechte verletzt werden, wenn Website-Betreiber sogenannte framende Links setzen. Dies geschieht zum Beispiel, wenn YouTube-Videos auf einer Internetseite eingebunden werden. 

In 2014 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decided that normally no copyrights are violated if website operators use so-called framed links. This happens for example when YouTube videos on a website are included.

A piece of my heart

A piece of my heart is made of you

A small but vital place

Full of memories of happy times

That nothing could displace

 

It''s nestled in and settled down

Like a sleepy, winter mole

It's part of me now, flesh and blood

And it's connected to my soul

Rescue prayer

Now I lay me down to rest … I pray my soul can stand this test

Of watching critters lose their homes … While owners gripe and cry and moan

 

I long for strength of spirit that they’ll find a loving home again

Where they will know a loving heart … I can’t do much, but it’s a start.

 

And spare me from the owner’s pleas … About the baby’s allergies

Or how they’re moving out of state … Or spitefulness ‘tween cat and mate

If you love the smell of puppy breath

If you love the smell of puppy breath ... Thank a Dog

If you find yourself talking about your life and nobody is there ...Thank a Dog

If you leave for five minutes or eight hours and find them waiting at the door with the same

excitement ... Thank a Dog

If you find yourself lost while hunting but eventually find your way home ... Thank a Dog

If you find yourself feeling low or crying and a warm furry friend cheers you up or licks your tears away ... Thank a Dog

If you have a bad day, they are still waiting for you regardless ... Thank a Dog

If you or your family is in danger and they get between you ... Thank a Dog

If you find yourself smiling for no reason as you watch them play ... Thank a Dog

And when that day comes, when they give you their very last breath of love ... Thank Your Dog

 

(Brian Dell Beckstead)

 

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I would like to thank Brian Dell Beckstead for his kind permission to publish his poem on my blog.

Buddy

I know I'm scared and nervous and shy

You might just want to walk on by

But please look again, please talk to me

And see the boy I'd like to be

 

I've never had a life of fun

I've never had the chance to run

To chase my ball till I'm all puffed out

To learn that people don't always shout

 

I might not wag my tail at you

But look in my eyes, look closer too

There's life in them, and hope and joy

And I'd love to be your special boy

 

(Fionna Duncan)

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I would like to thank Fionna Duncan for her kind permission to publish her poems on my blog.

Untitled (by Karen Dunkley)

It drains me, fills me

Wears me down and builds me.

 

It breaks me, makes me

Calms me down and shakes me.

 

Rocks my core and rolls me

Shoots me down, lets me soar.

 

It guts me, feeds me

It devastates and needs me.

Joy Angels

I sat still, in the waiting room

My old dog at my feet

Another tear had made its way

Haltingly down my cheek.

 

I heard a voice, from ‘cross the room

And I realized that she

Was speaking, so very softly

To the old dog, and to me.

 

“Ah, he’s an old boy, and you’re sad,”

With that much, she had surmised

What we were doing here today

I looked up, into her eyes.