Carl looked up at me and then turned toward the door and pranced out with my husband for his daily walk. If he could talk, he would say something like, “If you want to come with us, that is okay, but it doesn’t matter to me.” When he takes to the streets, Carl makes itContinue reading “Us and Them”
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Carl’s Great Escape
Carl hardly ever has his eyes totally closed when I am nearby. He is constantly on alert for any unusual movement I make. I think Carl wants to make sure he doesn’t miss out on anything fun or entertaining. No matter if he is in his bed, on the couch, or lying down on theContinue reading “Carl’s Great Escape”
Wet Paw Prints
The rain continued to beat against the window pane as Carl looked up from his bed, and then rolled over. It was clear he had no intention of jumping off, and making his way outside to do his business. For the last couple of weeks, the rain has come in waves, turning our backyard intoContinue reading “Wet Paw Prints”
From a Distance
Desiring what is at a distance
Slammed Doors
Carl stood at the door waiting for us to call his name to come along on a journey. But today, Carl wasn’t going to be able to come. Instead of joining us for a fun episode of life, the door was shut in his face. How often do we wait at the door of opportunityContinue reading “Slammed Doors”
Pushing Forward into Confidence
Carl hid behind the blanket and it was clear he didn’t want to be seen. When he heard the closing of the door, he knew he had missed his opportunity to ride in the shot gun seat in the big black truck. Instead of riding with my husband on their regular Sunday morning drive, CarlContinue reading “Pushing Forward into Confidence”
The Passing of a Loved One
Carl’s friend Leo had to be put down today. Leo was a very special dog. I know because we had the privilege of taking care of him for six weeks while his human family transitioned into their new home. Leo had a way of letting you know that you were loved. People tell us thatContinue reading “The Passing of a Loved One”
The Promise of the Present
Carl was clearly upset. Even though he wanted the spot in front of the fire, he didn’t want his sister Bee to occupy his place on the sofa. She looked too comfortable and he didn’t like it. He should be occupying the space that she now claimed as her own. Carl is no stranger toContinue reading “The Promise of the Present”
Living Life in the Present
Carl loves his walks. Next to being fed, taking a walk around the block is what he lives for. He and his sister Bee constantly compete for who will lead their pack around the three mile path marked out by their humans. With his ears perked up and his body stiff and alert, Carl walksContinue reading “Living Life in the Present”
Our Deepest Desire
It was clear what Carl wanted. We were sitting at the breakfast table when Carl placed his paws in my lap. Looking at me with those soulful brown eyes, if he could speak, he would be asking for some of the sausage dish that could be seen on our plates. I pushed his paws offContinue reading “Our Deepest Desire”