2017/01/31
Cost to life
People and animals are for our love and our care,
Objects and money for our use and our ware.
But all to often the reverse is true,
As we become heartless in the things that we do.
With our money and greed let all life beware,
When it’s objects we love at the expense of welfare
(Author unknown)
Dogs are great in many ways (4)
Dogs save cheetah
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2017/01/30
Top ten reasons my dog won’t use a computer
10. TOoop nii moo pa3wds … (too hard to type with
paws)
09. “sit” and “stay” were hard enough … “delete” and
“save” are out of the question.
08. Saliva-coated floppy disk refuse to work
07. Three words … Carpal Paw Syndrome
06. Involuntary tail wagging is a dead giveaway he’s
browsing … www.purina.com
05. Fire hydrant icon … simply frustrating
04. Can’t help attacking the screen when he hears … you’ve
got mail
03. Too messy to mark every web site he visits
02. Fetch command not available on all platforms
01. Can’t stick his head out of … Windows 95
(Dog Sports Magazine, December 1998 issue)
Fire Pet Safety
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Lili Chin)
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The dog is man’s best friend
The dog is man’s best friend.
He has a tail on one end.
Up in front he has teeth.
And four legs underneath.
(Ogden Nash, “An Introduction to Dogs”)
2017/01/29
Growing old
Growing old does not mean I am weak and losing the
battle … rather … that I have proven strong enough to have withstood the test
of time … and I have won.
(© 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.
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.
Touching dog rescue story
This is the video Zak Anderegg shot when he found and rescued an abandoned puppy in a slot canyon. This story is described in the book, "Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself".
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A dog’s tale
My father
was a St. Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I am a Presbyterian. This is
what my mother told me, I do not know these nice distinctions myself. To me
they are only fine large words meaning nothing. My mother had a fondness for
such; she liked to say them, and see other dogs look surprised and envious, as
wondering how she got so much education. But, indeed, it was not real
education; it was only show: she got the words by listening in the dining-room
and drawing-room when there was company, and by going with the children to
Sunday-school and listening there; and whenever she heard a large word she said
it over to herself many times, and so was able to keep it until there was a
dogmatic gathering in the neighborhood, then she would get it off, and surprise
and distress them all, from pocket-pup to mastiff, which rewarded her for all
her trouble. If there was a stranger he was nearly sure to be suspicious, and
when he got his breath again he would ask her what it meant. And she always
told him. He was never expecting this but thought he would catch her; so when
she told him, he was the one that looked ashamed, whereas he had thought it was
going to be she. The others were always waiting for this, and glad of it and
proud of her, for they knew what was going to happen, because they had had
experience. When she told the meaning of a big word they were all so taken up
with admiration that it never occurred to any dog to doubt if it was the right
one; and that was natural, because, for one thing, she answered up so promptly
that it seemed like a dictionary speaking, and for another thing, where could
they find out whether it was right or not? for she was the only cultivated dog
there was. By and by, when I was older, she brought home the word
Unintellectual, one time, and worked it pretty hard all the week at different
gatherings, making much unhappiness and despondency; and it was at this time
that I noticed that during that week she was asked for the meaning at eight
different assemblages, and flashed out a fresh definition every time, which
showed me that she had more presence of mind than culture, though I said
nothing, of course. She had one word which she always kept on hand, and ready,
like a life-preserver, a kind of emergency word to strap on when she was likely
to get washed overboard in a sudden way - that was the word Synonymous. When
she happened to fetch out a long word which had had its day weeks before and
its prepared meanings gone to her dump-pile, if there was a stranger there of
course it knocked him groggy for a couple of minutes, then he would come to,
and by that time she would be away down wind on another tack, and not expecting
anything; so when he’d hail and ask her to cash in, I (the only dog on the
inside of her game) could see her canvas flicker a moment - but only just a moment - then it would belly
out taut and full, and she would say, as calm as a summer’s day, “It’s
synonymous with supererogation,” or some godless long reptile of a word like
that, and go placidly about and skim away on the next tack, perfectly
comfortable, you know, and leave that stranger looking profane and embarrassed,
and the initiated slatting the floor with their tails in unison and their faces
transfigured with a holy joy.
Joke
It was a slow day in heaven so God phoned Satan to see
what was going on down there.
‘It’s slow here, too’, said Satan.
‘Well,’ God said, ‘I think a dog show might be fun.’
‘Sounds good’, says Satan, ‘But why are you calling
me? You’ve got all the dogs up there.’
‘I know,’ answered God, ‘But you’ve got all the
judges.’
(Author unknown)
2017/01/28
Top 10 reasons to breed dogs
10 … I love hair in my coffee.
09 … Never did like having a full nights sleep
08 … Wanted my Vet to get a new BMW
07 … Thought the furniture looked too nice
06 … Love the sounds of puppies in the morning, noon,
afternoon, evening, midnight, predawn, etc.
05 … Garden and backyard needed renovations, and
didn’t want to pay a gardener.
04 … Neighbors didn’t complain enough
03 … Kids weren’t enough of a challenge
02 … If you can train & show one dog, why not ten
01 … Wanted to see if spouse really meant those vows
(Author unknown)
Watching a Bulldog sleep
When a Bulldog sleeps, she draws you in.
Sunday afternoons are every time and
lonely couches breath in unison and
wrap her warm against a spring breeze
sneaking through the kitchen door.
When a Bulldog sleeps, she snores.
Great paws frame an undershot chin;
snorts and yelps as she dreams of
squirrels who never get away
and food bowls that never empty.
When she’s sleeping, the Bulldog’s
face wrinkles closed until she more
resembles a Sharpei. And when she
wakens, she does so like a human being;
slow and stiff and annoyed.
A Bulldog is not a restless creature.
A Bulldog is completely content here
on earth; confident that what she is doing
right now is what she is meant to do.
(Author unknown)
2017/01/27
The heart skips a beat
The heart skips a beat each and everytime that we see
a rainbow grace the sky.
It is a heavenly reminder of those, to whom we’ve had
to say good bye.
The rainbow is a symbol, conveying a heartfelt message
meant just for you …
someone’s waiting at the rainbow bridge and they
dearly love and miss you too.
(© 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.
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.
Potential Puppy Owner Test
Are you truly ready for a dog? This is a test that
every Potential Puppy Owner (PPO) must pass and, after passing, will be given a
license to begin learning about the breed of their choice.
No physical force, yelling, or cursing is allowed
during the test. Protective clothing or soil-proof clothes are not allowed.
Small wounds and scratches are to be handled in a blasé’ manner.
Tests will be held in a variety of environments and
PPO will enter brush, woods etc with a happy face.
Any PPO seen wiping dog hair or saliva off their
clothing will not pass.
The Tests
- PPO must control a highly stimulated 10 month old male GSD puppy. PPO must be able to get the dog to do a down in two minutes. Flat buckle collar and nylon lead only.
Things dogs must try to remember …
I have published a similar text in 2015. I didn't know the name of the author. In the meantime, I've found the following text, including author's Name:
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- I will not play tug-of-war with Dad’s underwear when he’s on the toilet.
- The garbage collecter is NOT stealing our stuff.
- I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m lying under the coffee table.
- I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.
- I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house.
- I will not eat the cats’ food, before or after they eat it.
- I will stop trying to find the few remaining pieces of clean carpet in the house when I am about to throw up.
- I will not throw up on the car.
Old blanket
I went out last night, just after midnight, to make
sure all the heat lamps were working in the goat, chicken and turkey houses.
The temperature was supposed to go to zero or below. All the dogs had long gone
to bed and the night was silent. Stepping on the porch I was greeted with the
sight of a crystal clear sky and multitudes of stars. Turning on the flashlight
(we refuse to have one of those blasted dusk to dawn monstrosities that keep
the stars from shining) I made my way to the barn. Earlier in the evening I had
taken some straw to freshen the farm animal's bedding, and had dropped a flake
outside the gate that I failed to retrieve.
Walking down the drive, I saw a set of bloody paw
prints pressed into the snow, that came out of the woods and ended at the pile
of straw by the gate. Curled on the pile of straw was a dog. Medium sized. Could
have been any kind of dog. It was hard to tell in the darkness. The only thing
for sure was that it was a dark color. I put my hand on the back and felt cold
ribs. I took my gloves off and felt behind the front leg. A heartbeat. Then I
heard a faint thump. The end of the tail was going up and down making a slight
impression in the snow, but the head didn't move. I saw the deep brown eyes
that seemed to say "please don't run me off. I can't take another
step." The feet were cracked and bleeding. I checked to make sure the heat
lamps were working and gently scooped up the frozen dog. No resistance, just
the thump of the tail. Not much weight for the size of the bundle. I made my
way to the front door.
I am an animal rescuer (the original)
On my trip through the Internet I found the following text repeatedly.
The information about the author were different, the text exists in several
versions. In the past I showed two versions on my blog, but now I think I've
found the original:
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My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought, or
selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless Body
2017/01/26
The lonely and the homeless
Come on boy it’s time we went
Our last walk before the day is spent.
I really enjoy our daily walks
The people we meet, some smile, some talk.
You are my exercise, my company,
Without you my friend, what would life be?
Stray’s plea
I'm homeless and helpless, unwanted alone.
I've no place to stay so I wander and roam.
I've no one to care if I live or die:
Nobody wants me as hard as I try.
I'm abandoned and starving and nobody cares;
I've met with nothing but cruel, cold hard stares.
My stomach is empty, I've nothing to eat;
I have no shelter from rain or sleet.
Dogs have chosen us
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.
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.
2017/01/25
Hund und Briefträger
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Ein Mopsgedicht
Der
Mops von Fräulein Lunden
War
eines Tags verschwunden.
Sie
pflegte – muss man wissen –
Tagtäglich
ihn zu küssen.
Das
hat dem Mops wie allen,
Die
ehrlich sind, missfallen.
Der
Küsse überdrüssig,
Ward
unser Möpschen bissig.
The Bible says
The Bible says, God made the Earth, the stars and moon
that light our way,
He made all the lovely things, he gave us night and
day,
The stars are not lights in the sky, and Earth's not
the only planet,
So when people say only humans matter, that can't be
right now – can it?
Science has given us great knowledge. We know of a
vast universe,
Could it be that if God made man, his beautiful Earth,
he did curse.
What makes man think he is so vital, and use whatever
he needs.
What makes man think he is entitled, to do such
dastardly deeds.
2017/01/24
Yellowdog program
Do you know the yellowdog initiative? You don’t? Then I want to introduce it. The idea of a campaign for sensitive dogs comes from Sweden and is called “The original International Gulahund™ Yellowdog Program”. The program is intended for dogs which need some more space for any numbers of reasons. The dogs are marked on their leash, harness or collar with a yellow ribbon, bandana, bow or so. Explicitly this identification marking is not about or for aggressive dogs and it doesn’t replace a muzzle. If you meet a dog (and of course the accompanying person) wearing a yellow identification marking you should give them more space or time to move out of your way. Because this mark means that the dog doesn’t want to have closer contact with other dogs or people.
The following text and graphics come from the pages of
gulahund.se/:
Staffy rescue dog
Back and forth the kennel he paces,
As he watches peoples faces,
Some have eyes that glaze right through,
Others give a sigh; “poor old you”,
But none of them see the dog beneath,
The heart of gold that is underneath,
This old boy is no longer a pup,
So it was time to give him up.
He used to bark when he seen you,
Between the bars his tongue poked through,
On his rear legs he stood tall,
Even though he was quite small,
Happy and jolly he loved to play,
Sadly now he sees no light of day,
Just a wall made of bricks,
Still it has to beat those kicks.
A Bulldog’s face
Everything on a bulldog’s face
Seems to have a proper place
His eyelids droop
His jaws are square
His jowls are beyond compare
His nose looks like he’s had a fight
He’s got a great big under bite
you look at him and have to hoot
He’s so ugly that ... he’s cute
(Author unknown)
2017/01/23
Take me to the rescue
You may not think you know me, but I'm sure you've
seen my face
In back yards, fields, and busy streets, you'll find
us any place
I'm what you'd call a rescue dog, who needs a safety
haven
I may be thin, and sickly, too, but I promise I'm worth
saving
I'm the dog who lives next door, the one you always
see outside
Seeking shelter from the sun, and a cool, safe place
to hide
2017/01/22
Friend
Have you ever lost a friend,
One that didn’t speak?
Just loved you and trusted you
Every day of every week.
Did you ever lose a friend,
Not of the human kind?
One who didn’t see your faults,
And your flaws they didn’t mind.
2017/01/21
Rescue dog poem
A rescue dog will have a tale to tell
It may be sad, or of a life of Hell
It may be a story of a once loved pup
Who found herself homeless when a marriage broke up
Or a faithful companion, who's owner's passed on
And the poor little dog doesn't know where they've
gone.
Or of a dog that’s been beaten, never had the chance
to ‘live’
And yet gain his trust - he’ll have so much love to
give.
Dogs are great in many ways (3)
Pilbara working dogs
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2017/01/20
Make room in your heart
I know that you still search for me
Within the room; by the fireside
Eyes alight with hope reflected
In the flames, and tears you’ve cried.
But I am not, and cannot be
Laid by your side another day,
For your bonded love has set me free
Letting my wounded soul fly far away.
The best dog I’ve ever had
I have a Bulldog,
He is short, fat, and white,
He may look a little mean,
But he would never, ever bite.
He follows me around wherever I go,
The only problem is, he is too slow.
He’s hungry all the time,
He sleeps all day,
My bulldog loves me,
He would never run away.
2017/01/19
Just a Staffy Cross
Today is just another day - to me they're all the same
I have the worst of genes you see, I bear the "Staffy"
shame.
The shame is in our numbers, there's thousands with no
home.
Thousands just like me you'll find, in kennels all
alone.
My mum was "just a Staffy", my father - well
who knows?
Mum, too, became unwanted, as the last puppy goes.
And then begins the process, of money-making deals
A life of "moving on" unfolds, who cares how
the Staffy feels?
If you have the cash to hand, the Staffy pup is yours
But that pup is getting bigger now, just look at those
big paws.
Das netteste Lächeln überhaupt / The cutest smile ever
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2017/01/18
Having Faith
Gliding hand over softened coat, I know not how to
tell,
If love and trust will touch the heart, of this life
that rose from Hell.
Hell on earth from which he came like a devil from the
fire,
His wide red eyes and prickly coat – not the pet of
one’s desire.
Yet who or what took him there, to this darkness of
despair?
No comfort, no love, no compassion - an owner who did
not care.
“He should be killed, this ‘red zone’ dog, he cannot
have a home”
But all his fears and all his tears are manmade and
not his own.
Cat? Dog? - Both!
It isn’t a home with no cat about,
Who wants to come in and once in go out.
A home needs a dog, I think you’ll agree,
As they both behave so differently.
Dog when it’s called is straight into view,
Cat takes a message and gets back to you.
Dog when you work is right at your feet,
Cat’s on your work with intention to sleep.
2017/01/17
Cold Weather Safety
(© Lili Chin)
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Ich bedanke mich bei Lili Chin (doggiedrawings.net) für ihre freundliche Genehmigung, ihre Zeichnungen auf meinem Blog veröffentlichen zu dürfen.
I would like to thank Lili Chin (doggiedrawings.net) for her kind permission to publish her drawings on my blog.
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