Ode to a Faithful Dog

Came across this poem on the internet and thought it would be fitting in light of the passing of one of our DOT friends;

Oh faithful dog, thou most blessed creature!

That hath constant loyalty as thy finest feature.

It seemeth to me most wondrous fair,

To mark th'intelligence in thy thoughtful stare;

And to note the fiercenees in thine eagle eye,

Which thy calm repose upon my hearth doth belie.

Thy bounding eagerness, in thy play -

Showing thy delight in each new day -

Is in an instant by utmost dignity followed

Whene'er we meet another upon our lengthy road.

With dauntless courage and a ready bark,

Thee defends thine ancient post against the dark.

Alas! that thy life should prove less long than mine;

But by all in my power, I do swear to make it fine.

Never shall I see thee want for any thing,

Nor once be forced to endure winter's icy sting;

Victuals shall thee be served, to make thy mouth water,

And I vow to hold thee to me as a son or daughter.

Yet, when thy weary end inevitably draws near,
I shall, with heavy heart, help thee to meet it without fear.

~Published by Arelle Farmer

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It is with a sad farewell that we say goodbye to Bucky Butters November 5th, 1995-January 18th, 2011. As Vivian expressed, "Now he's finally painless, chasing butterflies". RIP Bucky.






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