Some people need to learn to sleep,
Adjust their body clock,
Not keep a guard dog wide awake…
It sends the job acock
*
She spends her evening counting sheep,
Her nights at half-awake,
I spend my time in dreams of sleep
And wish her count would break.
*
She says it’s not her choice at all,
She’ll do her best with trying,
That it’s not ’cause she’s being mean
That she is not complying.
*
“‘ll tell you what, my girlie,
Let’s see if some little changes
To our routine might tip the scale
…I’ll just go and arrange it.”
*
I’m down with that, a change or two
May be what’s really needed…
I gave her my agreement…
She looked pleased that I conceded.
*
“Well, for a start, O Small Dog,”
She comes back with smug expression,
“As everything now must be clean
You’ll bow to my obsession…
*
The boys are going to bathe you,
Trim your ears and clip your toe hair…”
“They’ll have to catch me first then,
Or this shearing’s going nowhere!”
*
“It’s not just you, my girlie,”
Says she looking rather flustered,
My hair is coming off as well,
It doesn’t cut the mustard.
*
“You’re only moulting normal
As a small dog really should…
I’m losing mine by handfulls
So, I’ll shear me now for good.”
*
I didn’t really have a choice,
If her hair comes off early,
Before the chemo takes its toll
Upon the short and curly…
*
And so I let them bathe me,
Just to show her some support,
Although I make them work a bit
And have a bit of sport.
*
The bathroom is now flooded,
And the walls and tiles are wet…
The boys are both anointed
With the bath and better yet…
*
The two of them are dripping
While she’s laughing at the sight…
That sort of makes it worth it…
And the morning went alright.
π
Absolutely great Ani, that’s truly a job well done. That laughter is the best medicine is true. And as I see it Ani that’s all down to you . Love Ruby πππ
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Well, that is one thing I can always do, Ruby, is make her laugh π β€
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That is a great gift Ani π
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I see they’re ganging up on you, Ani, but it’s all in a good cause. At least you get to keep most of your hair, and I’m sure you look fabulous! Hold down the fort girlie – your human need all your love right now. Hugs to both of you.
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I look better than my two-legs at the moment, that’s for sure. I’ll just keep her well cuddled x
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Good job Ani! Shhh a treat between me and you. πππ¦΄
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Always up for treats π x
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I thought so! Shhh here’s another one. tee hee! 𦴠x
Don’t tell Sue though π
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Never… she might have a couple more somewhere too π xx
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I’m sure she does. πxo
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π xx
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Hey Ani! Here’s a story I wrote for your Mom on Nov. 28 2019. It’s called JESSIE!
It’s a little bit sad but it has a happy ending. Jessie was was a black and white Collie who got lost and found her way home. π€β€
https://jengoldie493473930.wordpress.com/2019/11/29/jessie-j-e-goldie-thursday-photo-prompt-afar-writephoto-nov-28-2019/
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Thank you! π
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Aww you’re welcome ππΌ
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Greater love hath no Small Dog than to anoint her boys so their mum feels better! : )
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Always a pleasure to serve …heh heh π
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Owen and I talk about bathing the Duke. Then we look at him and decide … later, maybe.
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Definitely a two person job… Ani grows extra legs…
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Job well done (as usual) Ani!
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Thank you! (waves a paw at Peri!)
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Peri says she knows how hard you work at your job Ani!
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I know Peri looks after you too…
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Well done Ani!
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Loving the solidarity, Ani… I would cut mine if I thought it would help!
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Hers is already gone… so keep your head warm π
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie ~ Authors.
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Thank you for shariing π
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Keep up the good dog-work, Ani π
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Doing my best π
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Just doing what dogs do π
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Yep π
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Your mistress sounds like she really cares for you! Well done for letting them shear you. Sounds like the ‘water sports’ was fun!
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It was… but not the way they expected π
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π I’m sure x
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Oh my, Ani, you look so different, but I admire your solidarity β€
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Ani, I’m sure you are keeping your two-legged amused and good on you for submitting to the much-dreaded bath. You do look lovely after a bath! Keep on supporting her – I lvoe that you are molting too!
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Well, it seems only fait that we should moult together π
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What a good dog you are Ani! Giving your human a laugh is just the best thing you could do, and lots of snuggles too. Hugs to both of you. xo
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Hugs back to you and Dot π xx
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Nice of you to accept a bath for her, even if you did make them work for it. Although, I still don’t see why you hate them so… I love baths! Lots of licks, Lilie
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There is probably more of me to get wet, LIlie π
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That’s true. Lots of licks, Lilie
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Ha, you got the bath ritual down right and soaked the bathers. That’s how you do it. But, praise to you, my friend, for supporting your two legs. All my paw love to you both, Dante the Dawg. xxx
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It had to be done, Dante π xx
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Good to show your support Ani. Maybe your twolegs will practice her scarf tying on you. β€
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She’ll have to catch me first. There are limits π
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aw, be a sport. I know of previous family dogs that were trussed up for first aid!!!
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Hmm… not sure I fancy that π
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hehe. Take care sweetheart. β€
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Oh, I can just imagine it! π Water everywhere!
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Yep β€
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That’s true love for Ani to go stoicly to the baths! β€
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Oh yes… a real sacrifice β€
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Great moral support for your two-legs, Ani.
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I try my best π
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Ani will continue to offer perspective. Thanks for the smile!
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One of us needs some sense π
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You’re doing a great job,Ani. She needs your love and care now more than ever.
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I’m watching her closely π
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Very nice poem. I like the dog part the most!
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It is all about the dog π
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