give and take
reciprocal trust
dog for life
Snapshots of Charlie, as a 9 month old pup and a 9 year old dog. Recently she has had many appointments with her vet as various health challenges test her resilience. Her trust in us and the vets has been amazing, her main objective has been to overcome all the interruptions and get back to her old lifestyle, ( even if a little more slowly). There is still plenty of life in the dog and she has started giving her all again.
This is my submission to RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge 72 Life&Give. This haiku sharing site created and managed by a man of immense energy and creativity can be accessed at https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-72-lifegive/ Visit to read a breadth of imaginative haiku styles guided by the prompt words” life and give”
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A nice tribute to Charlie. I am glad to hear that she is pulling through.
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Thanks Janice. It has been a very slow last three months but the latest signs are positive.
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It is challenging when animals are not well as they can’t talk and say how they feel. I hope her progress continues.
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I am so glad to hear this dear Dennis, Blessing and Happiness to you both. Thanks and Love, nia
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Thanks for your kind thoughts Nia
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Ah, she’s so beautiful – good to read she’s bouncing back.
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She is Agnes thanks, and she responds to Beautiful as much as Charlie, in fact she just walked in and rubbed against me then stepped up onto her futon as I typed this.
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She is beautiful.. Glad to know she is doing better, Denis.
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Yes Sue, she and Ani would do a great duet in any High Street if they were able to meet up. IF you see any Gold Afghans around they could be her relatives as her bloodline in out of England, don’t have the specifics here as the breeders who gave her to us have the linage details.
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There are a couple in the area… Beautiful creatures and always smiling 🙂
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Lovely to hear Sue. Next time you see them stop and say hallo, I am sure they will have a chat
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I will … most dog-owned folk are happy to talk 🙂
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I like this one. I have a similar hound, a short haired Spanish version. Eight years old and tough as old boots 🙂
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You have a short haired Afghan Jane ? or a Saluki/Afghan cross?
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He’s a Galgo, a Spanish Greyhound. They are only really known outside of Spain because of the appalling cruelty they are victims of. It’s a national shame.
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I don’t think I want to know why? I know your Galgo would be loved and well looked after. Does he have a loving nature?
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He’s a one-person dog. In all of humanity I’m the only one he really trusts. It’s like living with a wild animal. Other dogs are potential enemies or members of his pack. They all have to be sorted out. Can be a bit fraught taking him for a walk with dogs he knows and we meet new dogs who have to be taught their place in the hierarchy.
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Lovely photos of Charlie. He would be happy with your haiku about him. Glad to hear he’s doing well.
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Hello Denis! Lovely tribute to Charlie. Love the photos too. ❤
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Thanks Vashti. She has been and still is a wonderful, unique Afghan Hound
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