THE POWER OF THE DOG
There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; But when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find--it's your own affair But . . . you've given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will When the whimper of welcome is stilled (how still!) When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone wherever it goes--for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear!
We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve: For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long So why in Heaven (before we are there!) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
~ Rudyard Kipling
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Join us at PetUtopia's Valentine Party & Canine Freestyle Event
Join us at PetUtopia's Valentine Party, Saturday, 2/13/10, 2 - 4 pm
Special guests: Dogs Gone Dancin' , Canine Freestyle Dance Group
Everyone's a buzzin' about Canine Freestyle dancing! The Dogs Gone Dancin' group will give us a demo of some great dancing, and provide a complimentary introductory seminar on what the sport is all about. Bring your 4-legged Valentine, and have some fun with us!
Of course, there will be treats for pets and people!
Special guests: Dogs Gone Dancin' , Canine Freestyle Dance Group
Everyone's a buzzin' about Canine Freestyle dancing! The Dogs Gone Dancin' group will give us a demo of some great dancing, and provide a complimentary introductory seminar on what the sport is all about. Bring your 4-legged Valentine, and have some fun with us!
Of course, there will be treats for pets and people!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Poem: I Stood By Your Bed Last Nite
I Stood By Your Bed Last Nite
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.
"Its 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 want to take your parcels, I wished I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for the key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me".
You looked so very tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
Its 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
That 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, Sweet Dreams, 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 to greet you and well stand together side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there's much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out; then come home and be with me.
~ Unknown
Dog Quote
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you.
This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
....Mark Twain
This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
....Mark Twain
