Category: Spirit Dogs

Couch Potato

When Tess came to Asherpark you couldn’t talk her into getting on the couch. Somebody must have taught her it was bad because she’d get real agitated if you asked her up. After a few months she’d sneak on the…

Spirits

I thought I saw a ghost. There was light and movement. My heart started racing. Not with fear but joy. Codie was back. Without her fur it takes me a few seconds to recognize her. She has been gone from…

My Valentine

This is me and my girl Tess. She’s my Valentine and my best dog pal. When we’re rolling around on the floor together moms says we act like two young lovers. Tess makes horrible growly sounds when we’re playing. She…

Girlfriend

It’s tough having a girlfriend. Just when I want to run the fence line Tess wants me to play with her. Now the pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is coming. It’s the day that really puts us guys on the…

Longings

Sometimes I feel nostalgic for a past I cannot remember. When you’ve been a stray like me your history gets lost. Nobody knows my birthday. My current pack never knew me when I was a cute little fur ball. Nobody…

I’m Okay

Ash says I have a poor self image. I disagree. I know my shortcomings. There are many. I’m an old worn out mutt. I lived many years in squalor and chaos. Ultimately the authorities removed me from the only home…

Our Jack

He’s got a head as big as a dinner plate and tiny little paws. His dry eye syndrome makes his eyes weep giving him a sad look. His right ear is thick and gnarled like a prize fighter. Now he…

I’m A Star

I had so much fun on my birthday yesterday. Tess did The DailyBark for me so I wasn’t on deadline. I played ball at least ten times, ran the fence line, had a long car ride, and gobbled up my…

Birthday Boys

Happy Birthday Ash! Can you believe it? Asher is five years old today. I wish it was my birthday. Mom’s gonna take Ash and Jack out for a birthday drive. They’ll stop some place where they can have a nice…

Toots

If you’ve been watching the news, you know we had some snow and ice where we live. It was the first snow of the season, not particularly impressive but still snow. Us dogs always get a little goofy around the…