This page is devoted to our beloved 4 legged, best friends
"The conclusion is always the same: love is the most powerful and still the most unknown energy in the world." -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
The music you are hearing.....
In this Life by Collin Raye
This song is played in tribute to my beloved 4 legged companion of almost 12 years, Lena. My life forever better and changed by unconditional love that only our 4 legged companions naturally know how to give.
Diane and Lena
Me and my beloved Lena in my attempt of a self portrait of us. She didn't care much to have her picture taken.
Sharon and Daryl's Brook
beloved departed Brook Buckingham and Westminister Abby
My beloved corgi puppies, Buck and Abby. Born in March of this year.
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Raven...Lena's last house mate
Although it would have been Lena's choice to be the one and only dog to receive all the loving, petting ,ear rubs, pig ears, bones and meat morsels, she did share her last years with our loving black lab/ border collie, Raven, who is OCD for fetch. Here's Raven with his favorite fetch toy, the frisbee Kong, the 3rd one I've bought since we've been back in the ABQ area....bad aim on my part!
Audrey and Sadie
Audrey and her beloved Sadie. If you want to find either of these 2 gals, go hiking!
Sharon and Daryl's Smudge and Lexie
These guys honestly are all misfits that tumbled into our life. We adopted them all as "senior" pets almost 5 years ago. The cat is alpha and loves dogs. I thank god for them as I have walked this path of trying to heal after Andrew's death. Andrew loved them, and I even took Brook and Lexie to see him when he was at school.... Sharon
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Nancy's Snooks and Henri
Henri has the white ear. Both are brothers from the same litter. The boys are 2 years old! Their Mom, Nancy, is the author of "Book on Animal Poetry" available at amazon.com. Find out more about nancy at www.nancysworld.us
Rob and Jack, the Velcro Prince
Here is Rob and the ever glued-to-your side Jack. We used to call him the "Velvet Prince", but since he is most happy with his body pressed up against one of us at all times, we have taken to calling him, "The Velcro Prince". He is a real comedian as well! And has a huge, huge heart to go with those smarts.
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Mary Anne and her boys, Jack and Sparky
Here is Mary Anne cuddling with her beautiful boys, Jack and Sparky, and they are all very happy!
Sparky showed up in Taos 5 years ago and wouldn't leave (he obviously knows a good thing when he sees one!) |
Dog quotes
"To err is human" To forgive, canine" Anonymous
"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am" -author unknown
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." - Roger Caras
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I
want to go where they went." Will Rogers
"We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare
and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us
their all. It's the best deal man has ever made"
M. Facklam
"Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies,
quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love
and always have to mix love and hate." Sigmund Freud
"The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags
his tail instead of his tongue." Anonymous
"Dogs need to sniff the ground; it's how they keep
abreast of current events. The ground is a giant dog
newspaper, containing all kinds of latebreaking dog
news items, which, if they are especially urgent, are
often continued in the next yard." Dave Barry
"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like
never washed a dog." Franklin P. Jones
"If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough
exercise." Unknown
"I wonder what goes through his mind when he sees us
peeing in his water bowl." Penny Ward Moser
"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to
turn around three times before lying down." Robert
Benchley
"No animal should ever jump up on the diningroom
furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold
his own in the conversation." Fran Lebowitz
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of
a weird religious cult." Rita Rudner
"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is
up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money."
Joe Weinstein
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive
evidence that you are wonderful." Ann Landers
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy
licking your face." Ben Williams
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you
more than he loves himself." Josh Billings
"The average dog is a nicer person than the average
person." Andrew A.Rooney
"Outside of a dog, a book is probably man's best
friend; inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx
"Ever consider what they must think of us? I mean,
here we come back from a grocery store with the most
amazing haul - chicken, pork, half a cow. They must
think we're the greatest hunters on earth!" Anne
Tyler
"If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that
certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very,
very few persons." James Thurber
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and
dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert
A. Heinlein
"Pets were put here to teach us about the best part of ourselves. In the case of dogs, they assume the looks of their masters, know his/her feelings, to the point that they sometimes even take on our burdens in the form of cancer, tumors, or other diseases, yet still manage to elicit in each of us a greater sense of love, compassion, tenderness, joy, laughter, and the ability to transform us back into the child that we need to be. Now who is the master and who the student?". Annemarie Schoone
"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am" -author unknown
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." - Roger Caras
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I
want to go where they went." Will Rogers
"We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare
and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us
their all. It's the best deal man has ever made"
M. Facklam
"Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies,
quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love
and always have to mix love and hate." Sigmund Freud
"The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags
his tail instead of his tongue." Anonymous
"Dogs need to sniff the ground; it's how they keep
abreast of current events. The ground is a giant dog
newspaper, containing all kinds of latebreaking dog
news items, which, if they are especially urgent, are
often continued in the next yard." Dave Barry
"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like
never washed a dog." Franklin P. Jones
"If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough
exercise." Unknown
"I wonder what goes through his mind when he sees us
peeing in his water bowl." Penny Ward Moser
"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to
turn around three times before lying down." Robert
Benchley
"No animal should ever jump up on the diningroom
furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold
his own in the conversation." Fran Lebowitz
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of
a weird religious cult." Rita Rudner
"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is
up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money."
Joe Weinstein
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive
evidence that you are wonderful." Ann Landers
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy
licking your face." Ben Williams
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you
more than he loves himself." Josh Billings
"The average dog is a nicer person than the average
person." Andrew A.Rooney
"Outside of a dog, a book is probably man's best
friend; inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx
"Ever consider what they must think of us? I mean,
here we come back from a grocery store with the most
amazing haul - chicken, pork, half a cow. They must
think we're the greatest hunters on earth!" Anne
Tyler
"If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that
certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very,
very few persons." James Thurber
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and
dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert
A. Heinlein
"Pets were put here to teach us about the best part of ourselves. In the case of dogs, they assume the looks of their masters, know his/her feelings, to the point that they sometimes even take on our burdens in the form of cancer, tumors, or other diseases, yet still manage to elicit in each of us a greater sense of love, compassion, tenderness, joy, laughter, and the ability to transform us back into the child that we need to be. Now who is the master and who the student?". Annemarie Schoone
My Dog Lives in This House
My dog lives in this house. You are welcome to come and visit me anytime but we have a few things that you must understand before you visit. You must expect a few dog hairs to stick to your clothes. I vacuum and clean, but my dog lives here too. You may be leaned on and find him in your lap a few times but he does this because he loves people and wants to say Hello. So if you feel that you are too good for his love then you are not welcomed here because this is his home too. My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those people who think all animals are dirty and smell, then go away. You are not the type of person that I care to associate with. If you dont like the sound of barking, then my home is not going to be a comfortable place for you to visit. Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would be cruel. When you walk into my home, be careful not trip on a stuffed toy or ball. These are my dogs treasures and I will not take them away from him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they are worth more than gold. You see, this is OUR home. We have been together since he was a small puppy scampering around the house. I raised him into a well mannered, beautifully behaved dog. I am proud of him. I consider him my personal gift from GOD. He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As happy as he made mine. When I was sick, he stayed right by my side, as I did his when he is not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for. When no one else cared, my dog did. He has given me nothing but pure joy and I love him endlessly. So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for my best friend. - - - - - - - - Author Unknown