Smallest of the litter, I didn’t want him at first, my eyes on his bigger sister, but he won us over with his determined fight as he pushed to get to the food bowl, trying to make his way through the mass of other wiggling…

Thank you for choosing me You fill my heart with Glee I promise to take care of you I promise to always be there for you It’s the way you need no cause It’s the way you always remind me to pause

not funny all five of us holding it in as best we can despite feeling slightly mad under the strain they’re so close we hear their near silent hum intelligent machines hunting half blind but ultra alert to life forms they consider a threat the…

They sit in a corner, filled up twice a day, the sound of food and water making the metal ping happily, bringing canine joy in the form of wagging tail, shiny puppy-dog eyes, and kisses of furry gratefulness. Sight and sound of sweet dog snuffling…

How envious I am of my dog Sprawling like a human Across my couch, Darting like an arrow Straight into the house Nearly knocking me down as He races past me, Looking at me innocently with His tongue lolling Off to the side. He groans…

You were every child’s dream Mine as well Your golden mane and hazel eyes Still feature in my perfect dreams Yet in a moment as cursed as it could be I traded you in for an extra hour of sleep. I know the hands that…

  My furry friend my faithful companion my playmate my guardian. You were always brave,  with those expressive eyes  you’d always manage to get your way. Even when caught red handed… Oh what simple pleasures satisfied you,  playing fetch, Taking long walks in Albert Park…

Nappytime The pitter-pat of little feet Echoes off the hardwood floor Her big brown eyes look up at me From just outside the office door   “It’s nappytime!” she seems to say Although she utters not a word She climbs my legs onto my lap…

      Jaded a bit, I know. Certainly there are benefits to human dates No dog can fulfill. Certainly, no human date should ever feel Expected to be my dog. Yet I sleep better with Comfort and company, Warmth and breath, heartbeat and Dream…