"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea...
He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive...
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man...
With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts...
His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." - Gene Hill
Dexter, our Tibetan Terrier.
What a handsome dog!! I so enjoyed this post!
ReplyDeleteOhh...he's just beautiful! What a doll. I love your plaids and florals too!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Sunday.
: )
Julie M.
What a nice dog ! So beauty.
ReplyDeleteDexter is a real cutie. I love that little T~shirt he is wearing in one of the photos!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Jane
Dexter is such a sweet boy!
ReplyDeleteDexter is as cute as they get!!! All the best,Chrissy
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute in prose to your dog and dogs in general. Wonderful photos too, of your lovely Tibetan Terrier Dexter..... our delightful companion Tilda is an Australian Terrier.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely animal he is...I understand completely...since I have my Zoe!!!
ReplyDeleteI too have a Dexter Dog! He is a 11 year old Bassett Hound. Even though he is old and steadily going down hill he is always there welcoming us with his cute wagging tale. That was a wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteAwww! Thanks for sharing Dexter with us!
ReplyDeleteOh I started tearing up...then realized he is still with you. Phew! He is gorgeous...and it is perfect that you recognized him while he is still here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Oh Delores he is such a luv. Dexter is the epitome of a loving companion. Thanks for sharing the doggie love with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Delores,
ReplyDeleteDexter is adorable, he looks so cuddly! What a wonderful quote, really perfect. I have to remember those words when Miss Maggie is driving me crazy....
Hope your weekend was great! (PS e-mail me your address so I can send you your little gift!)
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
cute, cute mosaic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving post for "man's best Friend!"
ReplyDeleteAhhh! That was very sweet and Dexter is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Also thanks for visiting my blog & commenting! :)
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome week!
Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
Those words went straight to my heart..As I sit here typing this, Abe (black schnauzer is asleep on my feet, and Ike (black and white schnauzer is asleep against my legs. It also made me think back to my dogs I've had through the years. Your dog is precious as well. LOVED the quote and OH SO TRUE!
ReplyDeleteVery touching post! Thanks for making us love your dog as much as you do!.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Anne-Marie
Delores, this is such a delightful post! I can't wait to share it with my sister, who is a dog lover, too.
ReplyDeleteGREAT mosaic but that photo of Dexter in prison stripes is hilarious!!! I can just imagine what he is thinking. LOL
Thanks for sharing your poochie with us. Pat him on the head for me, please?
fondly,
Rett
You are a girl from my own heart...
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful : ) Makes my heart melt.
ReplyDeleteAaaah Dexter is tried and true!!He looks like a good fellow to have around. Have a wonderful week Delores!! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI don't even have a dog but I read every word. Now I know I will someday definitely have one of these sweeties. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePamela
Almost made me cry...we love our doggies...both of our were little strays found and abandoned and they are the sweetest most precious animals. We can't imagine our day without them! Loved your post and your precious pooch!
ReplyDeleteMiss Bloomers
Dexter is ADORABLE.....such a sweet face. You can see the loyalty oozing out of him. When you have a GOOD dog....it is a true treasure! Toni
ReplyDeleteDexter is a lucky Dog. He has a beautiful home and family who loves him!
ReplyDeleteHi Delores,
ReplyDeleteDexter is ready to "Jail House Rock". He's such a sweet guy. Our family misses our sweet "Kona" she passed a few years ago and we have not brought another puppy home yet. Your Dexter is just he cutest!
A really fun post.
Take care and enjoy your day, keep warm and dry its going to rain all day.
Elizabeth
he is a photogenic jewel! those pics just MAKE me smile~
ReplyDeleteDelores, I had never read this commentary about dogs, and I loved it! Dexter is a beauty, and he does look like he'd be such a wonderful friend. laurie
ReplyDeleteOh, Dexter! You make the cutest mosaic model! Have a great week Delores & come see me. I'm having a give-away!
ReplyDeleteThis post really melted my heart. All the animal lovers understand this. Especially about dogs. What a wonderful writing by Gene Hill. I will forward this post to my daughter and my sister and they will understand too. Take care of Dexter : ))
ReplyDeleteThis is just a beautiful!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post and adorable pup!
ReplyDeleteYour Ode to Dexter Dog touched my heart, making me so sad that he is gone. But at the same time, his story made me really happy that you and your family were lucky enough to have such a handsome, wonderful pup.
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