Bennie Ba shares a secret

Major Diggs, Bennie and me, were strolling along, enjoying our home and beyond, when Bennie Ba stopped suddenly, and announced, "I gotta go, and I'll be gone for a while."  

I looked over at him, then responded before Major Diggs had a chance. We had been waiting for Bennie to let it out. He'd been pouting for days, which is unlike him. We knew if we got him alone, he would spill whatever was ailing him.

"What's up Bennie? Where you goin'," I asked him. 

"You in some kind of trouble? ... You know we handle that stuff together," Diggs barked.

"Calm down, it ain't nothing like that." Bennie squealed. "I got a family up in the mountains. I'm gonna bring 'em down. 

Her name is Glory. And I got two puppy sons. It's a long way. I've been waitin' for the pups to get some size on 'em.

Glory was afraid the females wouldn't take to her. I convinced her they would, after tellin' her some about them ... I'd better get started."

"You ain't going alone," I told him. "I'm going with you."

"Me too!" Diggs added. "You got too many enemies between here and there, to be toting a family alone, Bennie." 

"Let's go get the pack settled," I said. "Brady and Sammy will watch for trouble while we're gone." 

***

It took days, but we didn't care. Bennie's excitement spilled over. When we got close, Bennie began to howl.

Soon a dark figure showed herself, trailing two cute little pups. Glory stared hesitantly at Diggs and me, then her snout drew back in a smile. She turned her attention to Bennie, who was taking it all in.

When we arrived home, the females barely waited for us to introduce Bennie's family. They welcomed them with kind hearts, excited yapping and physical inspections - always ready to apply whatever care "they" deemed necessary.

Glory was happy. K-9 Town was all Benny said it would be. 

The puppies wasted no time swooping their new friends up. Afterall, they had been waiting too. When last seen they were scurrying towards one of their not-so-hidden hideouts.

As for Bennie ... He couldn't stop smiling, even with all the teasin' we put him through.

I can't wait to tell Ma all this. Then again, she seems to know stuff before it happens.

I always wonder about that.

Omar

  

More than friends

 You all know my good friend, the warrior eagle McZen. I don't talk about him enough ...

Mystifying characters, an explosive plot ... A quick read you won’t want to end.

https://www.amazon.com/Led-Eagle-Omar-Blue-adventure-ebook/dp/B09VB3CP87

Christmas at K-9 Town - 2024

Christmas at K-9 Town was great. The puppies had a ball and us Elders and Santa had our late night celebration.

Pitbulls Sammy and Margie surprised us with a visit from a family member. Jasper. He spent Christmas with us. He wouldn't stay afterwards. Said he liked it here very much but had to get back home to his beloved human family. That's fine. He knows he's always welcome here.

The females wanted to do some nurturing, but me and the males convinced them to let Jasper go have fun.

Babee Blue and some of his friends were waiting for him. Babee explained that their job was to get the puppies too tired and sleepy to bother Santa while he was delivering their presents. The puppies love pouncing and rough-housing so it's a lot of fun. They were vowing to catch Santa this year and play with him... after they collected all of their presents, of course.

I left to go help Santa. I do every year. We finished delivering toys to all the boys and girls, then headed to K-9 Town.

Santa was energy packed and ready to get the party started. Our jolly friend danced the night away. "Droppin' it like it was hot." Here he is, but that's all I'm showin' because, "What happens at our Christmas Parties, stays at our Christmas Parties."

Anyway, Santa stayed until the wee hours, then he left with the sounds of Lufa the Bloodhound's sweet Christmas melodies guiding his way.

Goodbye, Santa... Until next time.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE

from

Omar Blue and K-9 Town

 

  

Meet Ms. Daisy

We're as happy as can be. A friend of ours has come to visit K-9 Town.

Ms. Daisy is getting up in age. She's not quite ready to come for good, but she knows she's welcome to come stay whenever she's ready.

Look at how the females have takin' to her. Always ready to nurture. They'll have plenty of time because she'll be here for Christmas.

Whadaya mean, finders keepers, Dirty Sam

 

From those you've loved and lost

Our lifespans are inevitable. Can’t be prevented or avoided. But is it the end, or another segment of existence?

A phase filled with exciting, mysterious adventures. Where large and small, we rove together, with amazing energies and surprising abilities.

Bear thoughts of this place… smile… knowing that our lives are never-ending.

Love from K-9 Town

What happened to Zilly Boo

When we followed the puppies down into Demons' Tunnel on Halloween, we expected to see my old friend Zilly Boo and her boyfriend A-Boo. They weren't down there. 

Ma sent me a message later that night...

"Helpppp!  

Zilly Boo dropped by. A-Boo is with her. They said they wanted to do something different this Halloween.

I invited them in... Now they won't leave!"

Halloween and the Fearless Puppies

We were waitin' for the puppies to get far enough ahead before we set off after them. 

They were yapping tough stuff when they left. We weren't supposed to hear...

There’s talk about bad monsters

And creatures down below

We don’t care, we’re goin' there

Won't let the Elders know.

When they got to the Demons' Tunnel they scampered in without hesitation. But after a short distance, they slowed. Far-be-it for courageous K-9 Town pups to admit fear, until clattering sounds rang from above and the walls began closing in. 

Quivering bodies and low yelps seized fearlessness as darkness devoured light. The tormented puppies turned to leave the horrifying hideaway... but... the opening had vanished.

The pups gathered close. Changing direction, they ran as fast as their little legs let them. Fears escalating, the squealing pups stumbled through darkness. Deeper into the unknown...

"Don't look at them," Crocker Joe woofed out loud, as they came upon hideous ghosts, goblins, and other deformed creatures.

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Meanwhile, me and some others set out to see how the pups were enjoying their night out without us. We're on friendly terms with the underground dwellers. No harm would come to our raw intruders.

The teeny pawprints made trailing easy.

"Looks like they picked up speed here," Bloodhound Lufa ruffed when we came upon a body of ghosts.

"Right you are, shrieked the closest apparition. "We followed them aways, then let 'em be."

Despite the puppies surely having second thoughts about their night out, the snickering among us was unanimous as we moved on. 

A huge devil's helper's account was close to the others.

"They were here. Right where you are, stood like they were planted there, then took off so fast I couldn't catch 'em if I tried... so I didn't."

Those tots were having a fine, harrowing Halloween. They were approaching the end of their adventure so we vacated the scene and found a secluded spot to wait for them. 

Meanwhile, during the scariest time of their short-lived lives, exhaustion sat in. They were about to surrender when there was an ear-splitting thunderous noise. A bright beam of light formed a path, leading to the end of the tunnel. 

 They ran faster than ever towards it, then out of the terrifying cavern. 

 

Later, nestled in their cozy safe den, laid back, giving thought, we heard... "Maybe we shouldn’t have run from them. We should have stayed and fought.

Too bad we didn’t think of that

They decided with heavy eyes

Next time we look for Halloween

We’ll catch 'em by surprise."

We watched as they snuggled close to each other, tossing away their fright. Soon the excited yapping became soft sounds of contentment. 

Happy Halloween

from Omar Blue and the K-9 Town Pack

The Big Surprise

 Hi everyone.

Things had been pretty quiet here for a while. Then, one day I was doing my usual, you know, walking around enjoying how great K-9 Town is, when something came over me.

It was a weird feeling, but I knew what it was right away.

I'm gonna let Ma explain it 'cause she always does it better.

As a matter of fact, I'm gonna round up the pack and head over to our YouTube channel. She's tellin' it over there... Come along. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LduclutlLg

Ode to Omar Blue

It's not easy being the leader of K-9 Town, but Omar Blue thinks nothing of the challenges brought about by the wilderness they've selected to call home. Going beyond the call of duty never outweighs the bonds created through friendships and loyalties of his pack.

He wouldn't have it any other way...

The Pack Leader’s Task

 

Omar never mentions

the trails he walks alone

to shield his beloved K-9 Town

from obstacles unknown.

 

Sometimes he walks for hours

sometimes he’s gone all day

to see what threats await his pack

to handle them his way.

 

He calls his trekking, thoughtful strolls

that’s only partially true

he’s seeking signs of danger

if only the others knew.

 

His pack would rally at his side

rain, sleet, sun, or snow

but he shall never tell them

and they shall never know.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Led-Eagle-Omar-Blue-adventure-ebook/dp/B09VB3CP87

Some of the pack went out to get a look at our story. Thanks, all of you, who have taken us into your homes. 

It's a mystifying place we have here. Love sharin' it with you.

https://www.amazon.com/Led-Eagle-Omar-Blue-adventure-ebook/dp/B09VB3CP87

Ma's surprise

Strolling through K-9 Town, I reached a favorite spot, where the sweet smells of colorful wild flowers, and the peaceful sounds of tiny creatures clinging to bright foliage, were enough to make me wanna lay down right there. But I had no mind to, not this time... I kept goin'.

Something was tugging on me, and I knew only one thing could take over me like that... Ma.

I didn't know what to expect, but I knew if Ma was in danger, Babee would have gotten word to me. I kept goin' in the direction I was pulled to go. 

Then I saw them!

I can't recall when I was that happy to see anything... but Ma's smiling face.

I howled... something I don't normally do... so loud, that birds took to the sky and the little creatures just mentioned went dead quiet. I scampered over to Ma and my baby brother.

"How's this for a surprise, Omar," she cried out, coming towards me with open arms, then encircling me in a tight hug. "It's my birthday. It's a big one so me and Babee decided to spend it with you and our pack."

I was about to let on how happy I was, when loud trampling, coming fast, scurried within earshot.

My howling had alerted my friends that something unexpected was happening. They wanted to be at my side. That's how we do for each other. 

Ma beamed, watching proudly as some dogs came close and others prowled the area - until they saw her and Babee. 

Cheerful yaps and spins took over a pack that seconds before were about to vengefully tackle any affronting situation.

"Calm down my beasts," Ma exclaimed joyfully, patting heads and vigorously rubbing bodies that took turns leaning against her for that special touch.

After loosing Babee from the lead that kept him from getting away from her during transport he ran off with his rough and ready young friends.

Time went too fast as we filled her in on a few things "we thought" she wasn't aware of but found out differently.

The females jumped with glee when Ma took their side against the males teaching the puppies, that they'd just came from, bad habits that were making them more unruly. Not that they couldn't handle them, but that wasn't the point.

As day passed on to a dark blue, treelined starry night, Ma, and Babee, grew tired. The time had come to say so long, for now. But not before the crooning bloodhound Lufa, and the usually shy wolf Bennie Ba, settled on a ridge close by, and surprised us all with a melody that raised Ma's birthday to new heights. 

With a wave of howlings, we all joined in. 

"Happy Birthday to meee!" Ma joined in too, looking as happy as I'd ever seen her, and so were we.

After the spirited sing along, as she and Babee cheerfully departed, both looked back. Their looks told all... No words needed sayin'.

Omar

Happy Mama's Day

Babee's handling Mama's Day for us. He's good at stuff like this. Says Ma likes to share her day. That's Okay with us.

We love you, Ma

Happy Mother's Day

from K-9 Town

Dobby and Legend - All dogs welcome!

I was taking a leisurely stroll with Ms. BeeBee. She was mighty quiet. I thought she was taking in the beautiful clear blue sky... or the smells of the colorful wild flowers we were passin'. 

I side-eyed her and saw her lips were set to say something, but she was pondering how to let it out. 

She caught my gaze and decided the time was then... 

"Omar," she woofed, fixing a stern expression on me. "Us females been wanting to get you to do something about you males teaching the puppies to misbehave. They're gettin' wilder and wilder. We just had to stop 'em from goin' after the baby tree ogres. That's good fighting practice and the tree ogres like a good clash, but that's not the point! They always come home with splinters in their little paws. Wearing them like badges of courage. Don't want them dug out."

I was wondering how I was gonna get clear of the scolding, when as luck would have it, Sandy the St. Bernard appeared over the horizon. 

                                                    

"Omar! He called out. Look what I found wandering around, looking for K-9 Town." 

Two dogs I had never seen before came closer. The dogs, named Dobby and Legend, sat taking in their surroundings, then began explaining how they heard that we accepted all dogs who were ready to befriend and follow the laws of K-9 Town. They admitted being lost until they ran into Sandy.

 

Sandy's remarkable six sense had revealed there were dogs close-by seeking refuge. He reacted accordingly. This wasn't the first time.

After a quick, "Welcome to K-9 Town!" Ms. BeeBee took off like a shot to alert the pack, having put aside the practiced lecture about the puppies' antics.

When the foursome met up and were surrounded by the excited pack, it was Dobby who repeated how he and Legend were looking for a new way of living and were hoping to find it at K-9 Town. 

Some of the females took this opportunity to do a full inspection of Legend, whose handsome physique and mild manner indicated he enjoyed such attention, but was not in need of nurturing. They would make sure Dobby too was healthy and didn't need tending to. It was their responsibility.

Everything went well for the newcomers. We welcomed them just as those rumors said we would. That night we had a celebration to show them they were members of the K-9 Town Pack.

Since then, Dobby and Legend have taken to us, and we've taken to them. They fit in just fine.

Omar

It's all about us

Ma's been mighty quiet. We finally found out what she's been up to. It's all about us. She's tellin' everybody we're "Coming soon" to a place called "Amazon," but hasn't told us how to get there yet.

That's Major Diggs, our warrior Eagle friend McZen, and me, when we were about to start up the mountains to see my dog kin. Gotta do that again soon.

You need to know what happened up there. Bet you'll take our side, cause we were in the right.

See you at Amazon. We're "Comin' Soon."