Camp Codie

Frieda

I am Frieda. You can see that I am advanced in years. I am the beloved companion of Janine and Anita.

My people have known my godparents since before I was born. As a youngster I was in puppy care at the home of my godparents. They were living in the city then.

Codie was a young Aussie girl in those days, old enough to know her way around a garbage can but young enough to enjoy me as a pup. She taught me how to play Aussie bump and run.

I spent summer vacations at Camp Codie when my people were traveling. The rules were more lax there and I got to behave badly like an Aussie.

When Codie was thirteen my godparents brought home a little bundle of fur called Asher. I despised him. I was already in my middle years and couldn’t stand the little brat nipping at me.

Now that Asher is older I appreciate his company more. Codie and Asher moved to the country a few years ago. Ash grew into a country dog there and Codie enjoyed her remaining years with lots of space to roam.

Frieda

I was with Codie the final day of her life. I knew she was ready to leave us because she no longer cared for garbage. She told me not to worry. She said I had many good years ahead and she would watch over me from the other side of the rainbow bridge.

Codie

When I am very still I can hear her. She speaks of celestial garbage cans that overflow with treats and treasures. Your people miss you Codie. So do I. Your forever friend, Frieda.

Sweet Nothings

Jack and Mom

Ash has been doing all the barking lately. Since we’ve got a house full of guest dogs and he’s busy entertaining, I’m covering our bark today.

Our mom is kinda camera shy. She likes to take our picture but she really doesn’t want to be in the picture herself. Last week she invited some of her very best pals from work to come for dinner.

Her pal Dave is really good with a camera. We asked Dave to take her picture when she wasn’t looking. This is my favorite of all his pictures.

Mom is was whispering sweet silly stuff in my ear. I couldn’t hear the words because I’m deaf, but my heart knew what she was saying.

All us dogs really like it when we’re the center of attention. Tess will let anyone snuggle with her. Even Ash will cuddle with mom.

Some of the men folks make fun of Ash and call him a mama’s boy, but he doesn’t care. He says it makes mom laugh when he gives her a good face washing and that makes him happy. Her too.

As long as we’re talking silly stuff, here’s one of my favorite pictures of the twins. Now tell me they aren’t sweet on each other. Sometimes nothing much happens at our place. We just enjoy being together. Having your own pack – it’s very sweet.

Ash and Tess

From Jack

Jack

Jack doesn’t smile often, but when something really special happens his old face just lights up. Turns out someone found Jack on the internet and sent him a message at BarkingProse.

This same kind person is sponsoring Jack through Old Dog Haven. Jack thought all of that was pretty neat. But when he received a package of treats addressed to “Jack” he was over the moon.

There was a beautiful card that came with Jack’s treats too. Jack was really touched.

Mom says Jack is an old soul. He is gentle and kind and reminds us of how we should be grateful for the good things life brings to us. Mom says people are blessed when they can know a dog like Jack, and we should feel honored to care for him in his old age.

Jack says he won the lottery when he came to live at Asherpark. He thought things couldn’t get any better, but then his new friend cared enough about him to send him special treats.

Jack wants to send a big big thank you to his new friend. He says the tasty treats and the elegant card mean so much to him and he feels real important because he’s the only one in the pack who has a secret admirer. From Jack with all his heart, Thank You!

Jack's Treats.

Jack