therealljidol Season 10-Week 15: Patchwork Hearts

[baxaphobia]

First there was Topaz, a beautiful golden ball of energy. She would drag me down the street wagging the plume that was her tail. My feet would barely touch the ground as she led me through the world. She was known far and wide. People were surprised I lived and were somewhat skeptical as to guiding prowess. Her place in my heart is large as she was

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[shadowwolf13]

I always love hearing about puppers. :)

[baxaphobia]

Smile. Thanks for reading!

[dmousey]

The love in the descriptions of your working companions is very touching. I loved hearing of their different characters and of how they've left pawprints in your heart.
Hugs and peace~~~

[baxaphobia]

Thanks so much! Paw prints are good things!

[roina_arwen]

When we met up in Louisville years ago, and went to The Hard Rock Cafe for dinner, was that Waylon?

I enjoyed reading about your many guide dogs, what a pleasant entry!

EE

[baxaphobia]

I'm pretty sure it was Waylon. that seems so long ago! That was fun! I'd love to get back to see you! Who knows? Smile. Thanks for your comment and for reading!

[lolaslaughter]

This was beautiful!! This made me smile and tear up all at once!! <3 Animals play a huge part in my life and I love how you explained each of their individual personalities!! I really enjoyed this piece!! <3

[baxaphobia]

I'm so happy that you enjoyed the glimpse into the canine world that has been my working dogs. They all have been so wonderfully unique! Thanks for your comment!

[halfshellvenus]

This is a beautiful tribute to the dogs who have helped you so over the years, each with distinct personalities and skills.

I loved the scholarly dog who disdained being bothered while working, and the idea of Yancy and his stubborn convictions about who was in charge just cracked me up.

He needed to show me cars; whether they were a car I was heading for or some strange car that caught his fancy.
That must have been so utterly bizarre! And clearly very important to him, for some unimaginable reason.

The hardest part is that there have been so many of these wonderful animals. It must be so very hard to love and have to say goodbye to each of them in turn.

[baxaphobia]

I have no idea why Yancy was (and still is in his retirement) obsessed with cars. It really could get confusing and there often was a battle of wills! hahahah.

Cash was such a snob! He took his work very seriously and only allowed a certain few to be elevated to his level! hahaha.

All of my dogs have had distinct personalities and even though they worke (ed) for me they also have had an effect on others' lives and many grieve when they pass. They are very special. Thanks for your thoughtful comment!