Vida, our miniature dachshund was aged Tessa a boisterous pup By her docked tail possibly part Rottweiler part grown, but solid a concrete wall But she knew at once that her size, weight, strength were irrelevant It’s years that count – knowledge, experience We laughed at the wonder of Tess trying desperately to get her […]
The sweetest thing, I’ve ever known, Is not wrapped in paper, But chews a bone. It doesn’t rot teeth, But loves to lick, Loves to play, With balls or stick. Not brightly coloured, Nor sticky or gooey, It’s soft and cuddly, Not hard or chewy. It gives us pleasure, Over time, Not just a mouthful, […]
Bow wow, I’ve been a good boy, For Christmas I’d like a bone. A bone that’s big and juicy, A bone I can call my own. Santa, Santa, I’ve been good, Look — here’s a ball for the tree. Come on, Santa, I’m your friend, There’s no better dog than me! James Aitchison
Thank you, God, for the food we eat Today we ask for savory meat Tasty sausages and honey ham A bowl of vegies with gravy lamb A BBQ wouldn’t go astray We promise to be good all day Even quiche with extra cheese Remember to leave out the peas Lastly, we wish for […]
Guide Dogs Australia has received a donation of more than 3,500 new toys so puppies in training can enjoy some well-earned puppy play in their downtime. The donation drive run by PETstock’s charity arm, PETstock Assist, saw a KONG donated for every KONG purchased in- store during the month of April. PETstock Charity Coordinator, Jessica […]
Dog waits in and out of shadows. Dog dives around chairs and feet. Dog looks for the spill of hands. Dog sings the Ballad of Less and More. Dog sleeps with one eye open. Dog’s life isn’t negotiable. Dog circles moons of language. Dog barks for homecomings. Dog is a name away. Remember you can’t […]
Jeanie Axton lives with her husband Nick, her dog and cat and three chickens in the beautiful South East of South Australian Mt Gambier, famously known for its Blue Lake. A secondary teacher at a local Lutheran College, Jeanie has been dabbling in the area of children nonsense poems for many years. She expresses the […]
Tilly’s dog Jet has a strange ambition, He wants to sing opera in the French tradition. When other dogs lift their heads and bay, Jet lifts his and sings Bizet. While other dogs prefer to bark, Jet performs his Offenbach. He loves to howl into the sky And wants to give La Scala a try. […]
Mr Opportunist His eyes sharp and steady Doesn’t miss a single beat Always on the ready Laying on the front lawn Pretending he’s asleep But ones eyes slightly open He has a little peep A garage door left open A cat will lose her food Up the street she chases him Hey Mr “Your very […]
When Roma Met Daisy When Roma met Daisy she spun around with joy Is this the new puppy or the latest doggy toy? When Roma met Daisy The little black mutt She licked her face Then sniffed her butt When Roma met Daisy Daisy said ”It’s now all about me” Right there […]
