Looking back over my life I wonder if I was really worth saving. Why me? Why at the last minute did some family agree to take me in? It was Monday morning and the shelter staff were checking the list…
Category: Spirit Dogs
I Am Nellie
I was going through the BarkingProse archives and I found this draft written by Nellie. She was a rescue dog that came to Asherpark through Old Dog Haven. It needs a little work but it’s such an amazing story. I…
We Give Thanks
So many dogs, so many memories. Each canine soul opened our hearts, made us laugh, and ultimately left us groaning through our tears as we said good-bye to them one by one. It has been a lifetime of muddy paw…
Rest In Peace
Asher February 7, 2006 – June 15, 2017 Asher was diagnosed with advanced lymphoma on June 8th. The disease ravaged his body but could not touch his sweet soul. Neither surgery nor chemotherapy were viable options. Besides, he wanted to…
What Now?
I turned eleven on February 7th. I’m officially a ‘senior’ dog, though nobody has bothered to tell me what that means. I’ve had some sports injuries and I can’t jump like I used to, but I can still outrun Journey…
Time Moves On
Time is a tricky thing. It brings you the future but it also takes away the present. I’m just a mutt, but I know that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Some things can’t be fixed. Some losses are forever. It’s…
Heart Full Of Sorrow
Sometimes I get to thinking too much and it makes my head hurt. When Tess was with me I’d play some bump and run with her and forget about what made me sad. Now I’m sad because Tess isn’t with…
I’m Leaving Now
I always knew this day would come, I just didn’t know when. Endings come too fast when you’re happy, and I’ve been so very happy at Asherpark. It’s a beautiful warm sunny day. It’s the kind of day that makes…
Remembering
She was my one true love. Nobody can ever replace Tess in my heart. I loved everything about her: the good, the bad, and the silly. We were joined at the hip and heart. We did everything together except run…
Don’t Know What To Say
I just read Journey’s first Bark. Wow! I knew that little mutt was special, but she never told me about meeting Tess on the rainbow bridge. I’m having a hard time putting it all together. It’s like part of Tess came…
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