I haven’t been feeling too well lately, but have still managed to walk a bit in the morning sunshine, knowing, how healing it can be.
I’m delighted with the team of dogs, sidling up to me, as if they know, I’m not at the top of my game.
This morning, a beagle, bullmastiff and a pitt-mix, all came to my aid, like candy-stripers, just with tails, having never made their acquaintance before.
It’s so interesting how animals just instinctively know, when you need a little care.
The beagle got yelled at, refusing to leave me. His owner, shaking her tousled gray head said, “Malcom is the oddest dog I’ve ever had, since as a rule, he’s so obedient. But every once in a while…
I winked at Malcolm whispering, “She doesn’t realize you’re on duty,” giving me one more good nuzzle before heeling, as it were.
Leona the Pitt’s father was so busy texting, he didn’t even notice he was minus a dog. It was I who brought her back, frisbee and all, after tossing it a few times.
Have you ever noticed how dogs smile? Leona could easily do a Pepsodent ad. Maybe I should introduce her to my print agent.
As for Monkey-face, the mastiff, who was clearly raised right since his owner came over with him and said, “You look as if you need a pal today.”
So Becky and Monkey-face, sweetly, escorted me from the park, Becky sharing her bag of walnuts.
It made me think of that Ram Das quote…that when all is said and done, we’re just all walking each other home. 
WOOF
SB
Oh Susannah, I love the quote. And you’re absolutely right about dogs instinctively knowing when we’re not up to par. Our little mutt, Sam, now in his final twilight years, will follow and stick like glue to whichever of us needs it.
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We love Sam, that little, furry healer. Aw
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Not to be morbid, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the quote. Pookie and I purchased an eight person burial plot ten years ago and haven’t bought the central stone yet. I told him I want that quote on the stone and he agreed.
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Oh Skinny, I am very moved by that. And you’re anything but morbid.
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Hi Susannah, dogs indeed have a way of making anything better. I hope you are getting better! Blessings! 🙂
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Thank you. I’m thinking of hiring one as a nurse. 🙂
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You are as keen an observer of canines as you are of humans. I’m so glad dogs knew to lift your spirits. Woof indeed!
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Woof Anne, Woof Woof, right back attcha 🙂
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Cats are like that too although sometimes I wonder if they have a motive “will she forget to feed me?.” It’s still lovely and healing. Hope you feel better soon.
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Thats so funny. Yes, cats, more than dogs, seem to have an angle. Thanks.
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How much they understand is truly amazing. Smudge is in her thirteenth year, yet still astounds me from time to time.
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Wow, she doesn’t look a day over 5 or 6. I’ll just bet that furry girl uses lots of moisturizer. A hunch. Woof
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She’s just like Maeve: not an ounce of fat, no grey hair, still runs around like a woman possessed. Alas, her eyes are starting to turn a little milky but she clearly gets a 3D image of the world via her nose: truly amazing! I try hiding from her from time to time. I don’t know why I bother: not being able to see me makes not one iota of difference to her.
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It’s that fresh English moist air…my dad, stationed there during World War II always said, English girls had the most beautiful skin. Miss Smudge is obviously no exception…this includes her snout of course…:)
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I didn’t know your Dad was here. Where was he stationed?
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I don’t remember, but he was in the RAF…flew planes, lost hearing in one ear because of it.
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My Dad was in the RAF too. He did his training in Nova Scotia and then he was posted to Burma. Small world!
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Maybe they knew each other. Ya never know.
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LOVE that quote. I can always rely on my Peanut to quietly work his magic.
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I do too. Does Peanut make house calls?
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Oh dearest Susannah, you have no idea how much this touched my heart. And reminded me of my Cookie, who is home in heaven. How much Little Bits( her sister cat) and I miss her. Animals are always sensitive to you, your health and your mood. Funny how they are often kinder than the humans we call loved ones. Namaste
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Agreed. They should teach compassion at the Learning Annex. I remember your Cookie. You rescued her therefore, she had your back for life. 🙂
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Candystrippers with tails, I like that. It’s amazing how effective animals, especially dogs, can be at cheering up the mood.
-David
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I wish I could have a dog, but see it doesn’t really work when you live alone. You worry. They’re lonely I still think of Carmela the Bassett Hound. Sigh.
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