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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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 I found him half dead under a bare-limbed tree blood seeped from his face whimpered with every breath somebody'd hurt him bad he eyed me as I approached tried to growl gave it up just lay there looking through half-closed eyes wondering if I was going to hurt him too I sat beside him said, "What’d the other guy look like?" pulled out a bottle of Sweet Lucy took a swing stuck my finger in the bottle sloshed it around wet with wine I put my finger under his nose he looked like he could use a drink out came a red tongue tried to reach my finger and whimpered lay his head back down on the ground I patted him gently talked to him told him all he needed to know about me and those I used to know he seemed interested I cupped my hand poured some Sweet Lucy into it stuck it right under his mouth he lapped it up slowly crying some when the hurt got bad between Dog and I we killed that bottle a creek was nearby I filled the bottle with water fed him cheese and crackers they come in little packets kinda had to force it down him we stayed under that old tree for days I went to town once panhandled enough to buy him some ground meat me some Sweet Lucy took over a week before Dog was able to jump that south-bound freight with me nobody else cares about us except Dog and I are best friends forever Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Love this tail! The hurt and forgotten is painfully clear as is the healing bond. Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you kindly, Lori. I have an affinity for mutts. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
I absolutely adore doggies! Its so sad when people just abuse and then abandon them.  Lovely story, both found a friend. Enjoyed. -Trina |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thanks Trina. Good to know another mutt lover. Your Signature is interesting. I understand it, but it is still interesting. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
You're Welcome.  Ah, but yours is even more interesting. ha. -Trina |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Love this story.Great picture too. Ida |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Hello Ida, thank you for your nice words. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Glad to see you back Jery.I think you also were ill a while. Love this story.It could be a true one as we dog lovers could not let a mutt like that die alone. latearrival |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 'nuff said. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I suppose you could say that I was ill while I was gone, latearrival, but I am back. Thank you for your very nice comment, and you are correct dog lovers would never allow a mutt like that to die alone. <><><> Thanks, Sunshine. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
i am a dog lover so your poem was especially moving and meaningful for me...most of the dogs i have had during my life i rescured from one sad situation or another...when you take in a dog under those kind of conditions, the dog never forgets it and you have a true and devoted friend for life... your poem has reminded me of all of the love i have received from the wonderful dogs i have had the joy of taking care of... your accompaning photo was perfect for the poem... i applaud you...great poem! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you so much, faith, When I get messages or comments such as this from a person I can feel truly loves dogs (animals) it is a joy unbounded. Dogs (with the possible exception of pit bulls) are the most loyal species in the world, or that has been my opinion. Thank you again, faith. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
it was my pleasure...i love your poem...i agree completely with your statement about dogs and loyalty...no truer words were ever said...they are loyal to the end. There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I realised that from the beginning that this was probably not a true story, but inspired by the photo you found, but nevertheless I sobbed my way through the whole thing and am still sobbing for all the true stories it represents, and even more for those doggies and other animals whose stories don't have such happy endings, and in gratitude for those humans such as you and the man in the photo and the other dog/animal lovers who replied and those out there who haven't even heard of Pip but who love and rescue animals. I "get" every animal I have ever met, but sadly I struggle to understand most people. My kitty went to Heaven in October 2010, my doggy went to Heaven in December 2009 and my horsie went to Heaven in April 2002 and I am in pieces about all of them. I only managed to take on a new kitty and doggy on 31 December 2010 - saved them both from being put down, incuring a huge vet's bill that I will have to pay off for innoculations, neutering, medication and conditioning, but money is no object where my babies are concerned and fortunately I have a vet who will let me pay off what I owe. When my horse was on Earth, I used to drive about 50kms to choose 2 bales of hay myself (I knew what he liked and would only allow him the best of that) and pick up his food at the same time (I couldn't fit more than 2 into the various hatchbacks I had over the 20½ years I had my horse) and 2 bales didn't last long so I had to make those trips often. Sorry, I am rambling - I do ramble especially when I talk about my babies. Thanks for your very beautiful poem. Owl |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
No, it wasn't a true story, Owl, but it was true to my heart. I have been taking in strays and unwanted dogs primarily most of my life. Nothing as magnificent and dedicated as you I have to admit. I just hate to see dogs, well, any animal suffer, because most of the time they are pure victims in their suffering, because all they want to do is spend their lives being kind and obedient to their masters. Thank you so much for the baring of your heart, Owl, on this terrible tragedy that happens frequently. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
EVERY taking in of a stray or unwanted animal is magnificent and dedicated (ask God or the precious stray or unwanted animals). Animals have no sin. Any bad traits an animal has, was forced on him/her by humans. In my first teaching post about 3 hours’ drive away from home, I was boarding with a woman who fed her 2 dogs on scraps. I used to keep food for them in the fridge next door. She had promised to give one dog to a young couple who were animal lovers for the wife's birthday. Shortly after that she was going to give the other dog to her farmer brother who I could see was going to treat him badly. So I STOLE the 2 dogs and took them both to the young couple where they both had a wonderful life along with a dear little cat the couple had. My fiancé and I became firm friends with the 5 of them. Owl |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Hahaha! Larceny doth have its merits in this case, Owl. Thanks for 'fessing up. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Smiles. Actually, I am quite proud of this, my one and only theft! Well, maybe more glad than proud! Owl |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..JerryPat..>>that's a great poem; much enjoyed..>>spiros |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thanks Spiros, I am happy you liked my effort. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Reminds me of Jerry Jeff Walker's 'Mr. Bojangles' I know, I know, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band sang it but Jerry Jeff wrote it. That fact is very important! Because of the content of course. Heartfelt touching story Jerry, companions that need each other for the duration. Here in Eastern Canada there was a woman lived on and old farm in the country. People would leave/abandon dogs at the mouth of the road where she lived. As you know people can be cruel and basically left them there to fend for themselves. She took them all in and at one point had 150 dogs on her property. She really loved them. However, conditions started to become unhealthy as she was older and couldn't look after them properly. The government stepped in and took them all away from her. It was a sad day in the news as she loved all of those dogs dearly. Shortly after she died.........Sad how some things work out. Eric Love does not look after it's own interests. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Never apologize for giving credit to the very talented man, Jerry Jeff Walker. The helpless in the animal world and how some people treat them is really on my list. It takes a great person to go through life treating animals like they do. Michael Vick has been the showcase for the mistreatment of dogs and he, in my opinion, should have never been allowed to go back to earning his millions. The lady you brought up in Canada is a hero to me. I have never been in a situation where I could do something like her, but I have a feeling if I were I would, because I've drug homeless dogs into my care many times over the years, one or two here and there. Most beautiful and smartest dog I ever had I rescued from running the streets in Texarkana, Arkansas was a German Shepherd II named Princess. Thank you Eric, for your kind words. Suicidal twin kills sister by mistake! [This message has been edited by Ron (01-13-2011 08:43 AM).] |
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