Showing posts with label border collie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label border collie. Show all posts

Sunday, October 10, 2010

I saw a good friend today...

I saw a good friend today
while on my morning walk

she ran up to me to say hello
and as I sat down, she curled up in my lap,
looking for a hug
giving me kisses
we were both making quite a fuss
over each other
we were both exchanging quite a bit of
happy
she had a little more grey showing
I guess she thought the same of me
neither of us said anything to each other
other than to be so glad to have the chance to visit
every morning, she would jump up on the bed,
starting the day with happiness and energy
and a little doggie snuggle
I taught her how to play frisbee
this game, and toys, were new to her
she was the kind of friend who indulged you
on your birthday
or on girls' nite
she'd never miss a party, an event
or even a quilt show
a true friend
"isn't it amazing, how they remember,"
her walking friend asked?
(hULa used to live here, but one day, moved away)

"Remember," I asked?

"How do you forget love?"

BeginAgain
natalie




Sunday, December 27, 2009

Merriest Christmas + Happiest Days


H A P P I E S T   D A Y S


Why is this dog SMILING?

Why is this dog so peaceful?
Why is this dog so happy?
...thinking about his happiest days ahead...



Buddy.

off of the streets, out of the hills
away from the concrete kennel
for good


It just doesn't take that much to make a difference.
For an animal, for a person, for a family.
Try it on for size.

Welcome HOME Buddy.
Home for good.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUDDY!!
HAPPIEST DAYS!!


please welcome buddy barnes
he has already helped me baste and quilt a quilt
and he'll be the support team for beyond the reef
and if I can, I will train him to answer the studio phone and take your orders
or at least answer an email here or there

buddy was dumped up in the hills
he lived for a while with dogs, cats, horses
until he ended up in a shelter
quiet

one day a girl came to see him
he sat with her on the floor, and she rubbed his belly
he felt secure - he closed his eyes and relaxed under her touch
but she left
he sat
quiet
and watched her walk away

but she came back - he came around the corner, saw her, and put two muddy paws on her shoulders
licking her face and wagging his tail
"she came back for me"


PS - altho the shelter thought Buddy was Border Collie/Lab mix, the vet thought he might be a McNab Border Collie
from Mendocino, CA
Who knows.
What he IS, is a happy dog.