A Faithful Dog
A faithful dog will play with you and laugh with you or cry,
He'll gladly starve to stay with you nor ever reason why.
And when you're feeling out of sorts somehow he'll understand,
He'll watch you with his shining eyes and try to lick your hand.
His blind implicit faith in you is matched by his great love,
The kind that all of us should have in the Master up above.
When everything is said and done I guess this isn't odd,
For when you spell "dog" backwards you get the name of "God".
~ Author Unknown
This
page was created to pay loving tribute to my beloved best friend, Tico.
I adopted Tico on October 23, 1995 from the Animal Shelter of Arlington,
Texas. His age at the time of the adoption was approximately 1 year old.
For almost 14 years we remained loving and faithful companions to each
other. As long as we were together nothing else mattered - We were
content. Tico left this world on June 25, 2009 and when he left he took
my heart with him. I will think of him and miss him each and every day
of the rest of my life. |
I Only Wanted You
They say memories are golden
Well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
No one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
And heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you back again.
~ Author Unknown
A Dog's Prayer
Treat
me kindly, my beloved master for no heart in the world is more grateful for
kindness than the loving heart of me. ~
Do
not break my spirit with a stick, for though I lick your hand between blows,
your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would
have me do.
Speak
to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by
the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my ear. ~
When
it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal,
no longer used to bitter elements. ~
And
I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the
hearth ~
Though
had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon
the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my God, and
I am your devoted worshiper. ~
Keep
my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it
dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. ~
Feed
me clean food, that I may well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by
your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should
your life be in danger. ~
And,
beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or
sight, do not turn me away from you. ~
Rather
hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of
eternal rest ..... And I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my
fate was ever safest in your hands.
---
Beth Norman Harris
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My Dearest Best Friend
How do I put into words this special bond that only we two share.
The
first day of our life together, on the drive home from the "Pet
Center " where I adopted you ~ I looked over at you.
You
were shivering; obviously apprehensive even a little frightened, yet
possibly relieved to be out of the cold and lonely confinement of the
"Dog Pound", I just smiled at you and said, "Damn, I sure
hope you grow on me!"
Now
a little over ten years later ~ I see you and wonder 'What will I do
when the day comes that I won't have you for my trusty companion ~
Please
know that even the times I act like you were a pest ... I adore you and
that my love for you is every bit as unconditional as your love for me.
I thank you for your unyielding devotion. Know that no other could ever
take your place in my heart.
Through
the years you have showed me a lot about love and loyalty. I am truly
grateful to have you, Tico, for my dearest best friend.
Without
a doubt ~ You grew on me!
--- Sherri Lynn Charland 11/18/2005
Chihuahua Love
From
a tiny little dog that weighs only five pounds,
Comes
an unconditional love that truly will astound.
Courageous
and proud - demanding of your affection,
He'll
win your heart in no time and share a powerful connection.
Personality
and attitude - this baby giant is full of,
If
you are his chosen one - He'll give you all his love.
Of
all the breeds of Man's best friend this pup is the smallest,
When
it comes to a loyal companion this little dog is tallest.
So
if you'd like a lifelong bond to a friend that you'll be proud of,
This
mini canine will bestow on you a special gift called Chihuahua Love.
---
Sherri Lynn Charland 08/25/2007
Tico
My Beloved
My
beloved pet and best friend,
You
were my faithful companion until the end.
Together
were we for over 13 years,
Now
that you’re gone I’m nothing but tears.
Tico
my love what will I do,
To
live life without you I haven’t a clue.
By
your side ‘til the end you died in my arms,
How
can I go on without your sweet charms?
You
were everything to me; you were my heart,
What
on Earth will I do now that we are apart?
I
know when its my time you’ll be waiting for me,
But
until that day comes my life will be empty.
My Life's Struggle
I
spend each day at home all-alone,
I
wonder what I did for which to atone.
Since
recently I lost my sweet little dog,
My
existence has become but a hazy fog.
I
try very hard to get on with living my life,
But
living is hard when your life’s full of strife.
I
feel that I’m all empty and hollow inside,
If
I’d told you different then I would have lied.
Until
I am able to come up with a plan,
I’ll struggle through life the best that I can.
___ Sherri Lynn Charland 7/06/2009
You I Still Adore
I have a new puppy and I really love her too,
But no matter what she does she could never be you.
I've been struggling to go on; my life to regain,
I have to give her credit; she helps to ease my pain.
Since you've crossed over I have felt the need to hide,
I'm hoping she will help to fill the hollowness inside.
I look forward to the time when it is you I get to see,
I know when that time comes you'll be waiting for me.
With every day that passes I love her more and more,
And even though this is so - its you I still adore.
___ Sherri Lynn Charland 1/21/2010
You left me and this world behind two years ago today,
And I miss you more now than the day you went away.
I have several little friends who spend their time with me,
Yet mostly I long for the time when it's you I'll see.
It's been two long years now and I have missed you so,
Together one day again is something that I know.
They say that in time my broken heart will mend,
This hasn't been the case with losing my best friend.
So for now I will struggle to get through this world I'm part of,
Until one day together when we reunite in love.
~~~ Sherri Charland - June 25, 2011 Top of Page
Heaven's Doggy Door
My
best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The
thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.
Today,
there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart that’s filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!
Jan Cooper
Little Angels Poem
Little
angels from up above
Sent to us so full of love,
Never judging, always there
A faithful
heart that is so rare.
Gentle
eyes, shining bright
An energy of holy light,
Loyalty, that is unmatched
So easily
we are attached.
A
love so pure, none to compare
Sweet memories that we have shared,
Never could one ever dream
The impact
from this little being.
They
touch our lives more than we know
We live with them and watch them grow,
Share our laughs and our cries
Always
soothed by loving eyes.
Little
angels so strong and true
They live their lives just for you,
"Good-bye" for now, we'll meet again
My sweet
and pure, angelic friend.
M. Roberson
I Still Miss You
It’s only been months
But I have not forgotten you,
Still remembering my friend
So loyal and true.
There’s not a day that goes bye
That you don’t enter my mind,
A friend that I had
Like no other kind.
I go out to our bench
Where we used to play,
And its then that I’m reminded
That you are not here today.
It saddens me so much
To think that you are gone,
But I know you are at peace
And your spirit will live on.
I think of you daily
As I look high above,
To send you sweet kisses
And my prayers with love.
Robert Arthur Miller
Protective Blessing for Dogs
Diana,
Goddess of the wild,
Keeper
of dogs both fierce and; mild,
Hold
(name of pet) safely in Your arms
And
protect this creature from all harm.
And
should the day come that he/she roams,
Guide
him/her to the path back home.
Bless
(name of pet) with a joyful life
Pet Blessing
Light
a white candle and then, holding your pet or it’s picture, kneel before the
candle and say the following:
‘O
great horned God, Father of the woodlands, and loving Lord of all creatures that
walk, crawl, swim and fly. A three fold blessing I humbly ask of thee on this
special day:
May
(pet’s name) life be a long, happy and healthy one. May he/she always receive
your devine protection. And when our incarnations in this world cease to be, may
we forever be re-united in the great other world known as Summerland, Blessed
Be.
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