My Dogs My Inspiration
The height of summer. Sweltering Texas weather and even my Black Mouth Cur was overheating. Seeking shade, she crawled under the floating wooden walkway. Pursuing cooler earth, she scrabbled in a little further and a little further. Finally, wanting to come out, she began wriggling, but Indigo could not go forward being blocked by a piece of wood. Neither could she go to the side; she was wedged in. Backing up was impossible. Turning around was out of the question, she was so firmly cornered. On realising her dilemma, Indigo began to whimper piteously.
My other dog Porter, a German Shepherd, on hearing his companion crying, came to investigate. Porter walked all around the walkway endeavouring to measure the best way to free his friend. Indigo’s cries rose in crescendo as she began to panic. I used a soothing voice to calm and assure her. Meanwhile, Porter walked around the walkway again. Sitting down he contemplated the problem. He placed his head to one side to think better. Then he placed his head on the other side. Patiently, he lay down to concentrate more. His eyes were firmly fixed on the spot where his friend was trapped. He rose with a purpose and confidently went to the end of the walkway. Porter began digging. With those gigantic paws nearly the breadth of my hand, he quickly had a sizable hole. Indigo lying flat on her stomach crawled through.
Porter licked Indigo’s face with his oversize tongue. Indigo gave herself a good solid shake. Then they ran off without any more fuss. Yes, I took inspiration from my two canines. No harsh words had been spoken. Porter had not cursed Indigo out for foolishly getting stuck. He did not deride her for wasting his time and forcing him to work. Porter saw a problem and solved it logically and calmly. My dogs truly made a great inspiration in my mind. Then Porter walked past with his jaw firmly locked around Indigo’s head. Another piece of inspiration- work hard, play hard.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWhat amazing deeds of Porter. Only rare dogs Do that. Your dog also inspires me, Margarida.
My dog, Porter is truly amazing. Full of love and devotion. Such pure love. Sometimes, I think that humans don’t deserve such loving pets. Then Porter goes back to the fence to bark at the neighbours’ dogs again after just being told off for this act. So I have to rethink his loyalty and good behaviour.
Sweet and lovely story, Margarida.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSweet story. Animals do give such unconditional love and you’ve portrayed this beautifully in your story. Nicely done.
Unconditional love, is the exact term to describe a dog’s behaviour towards his owner. It makes my heart bleed just to think of horrid cruelty cases. Why would an owner willingly destroy that love by barbaric neglect or violence?
Thank you both, Lotchie and Carrie for your kind comments.
What a lovely story Margarida. I could see a child being read this as a happy bed time story. Beautifully and simply written, a story with lots of ? (what’s the word/s I’m looking for) – lessons and examples we can all learn from. I really enjoyed your story – Thank You Margarida.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleA million thanks for your kind words, Eric. A children’s story with lots of glossy colourful photos of the dogs which have come and gone into my life would be a wondrous venture. Yes, the canine characters could teach so much in their non-judgemental way.
A lovely story, Margarida. I am sure that if people could watch and learn a little more from dogs, our world would be much happier and less stressed. Your story brought back lovely memories of some of the dogs I’ve had over the years and I am sure all dog-lovers will enjoy it as I did. 🙂
Thank you, Sandra for your kindly words. As an obvious dog lover, I adore canine stories and simply glow when writing one. I really must return to finishing the story about the vet set in 1970s England.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThe thought of unconditional love of dogs fills the readers of your story with hope and excitement.
Thanks for your appreciative words, Dipayan. Around a well-behaved dog, I have a feeling of well-being and contentment. Around a badly behaved Indigo and Porter, I have a sense of annoyance tinged with humour.
The exquisite mental pictures add to the meaning and power of this great story. The unconditional love of a dog is really one of a kind.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSo glad that I was able to produce pictures in your mind of my often pesty dogs.