The Puppies Clubhouse

We were having a little quiet time but I could see that Omar was pondering. He finally let me know what was on his mind.

“Ma we’re having a Halloween Party at K9 Town. Can some of my friends meet here first, like they always do?”

“Like they always do,” I said to myself. “We’ll discuss that later.”

The puppies (my weakness) are excited, he said.  They say they are going to get rid of all the scary things in K9 Town on Halloween night. You should hear their “secret” plans. Hilarious.

I finally consented. He knew I wanted to be in on the fun. We relaxed and Omar continued talking about the puppies. A pleasant surprise, he told me something that happened while the pack was traveling though the mountains to see his canine kin…….."Led By An Eagle," Chapter 9.

What were those puppies up to

They were being mighty quiet now

Keeping something in full view.

“It’s beautiful,” said cocker puppy Joe

And the other puppies agreed

“It will make a wonderful clubhouse

It’s exactly what we need.”

 

 

Cooley Junior the komondor spoke up next

“We’re here for a whole day

We’ll fix our clubhouse up nice

And have a good place to play.

 We’ll get furs from my pa pa

To make our beds tonight

The Elders will let us stay here

As long as we’re in sight.”

 

“That’s right” said Maggie the beagle puppy

“We’ll be all on our own

We’re gonna have lots of fun tonight

If they let us stay alone.”

 

Was poodle puppy Dumplin’s turn to speak

“Let’s gather what we need.”

They all ran out together

Each trying to take the lead.

 

Omar Blue had heard all this

We know not to ask just how

He loved overseeing the puppies though

Especially times like now.

 

They were always planning something new

Always busy having fun

That’s just the way he wanted it

Their lives had just begun.

 

Soon enough through teaching

They’d have to face this land

Strong, proud, and fearless

With the rest of the pack they’d stand.

 

The puppies had gathered their odds and ends

To make their clubhouse great

The Elders weren’t allowed in there

At the door they’d have to wait.

 

 As day went on, dusk came along

They went and joined the pack

They ate then told the Elders

“We’re leaving but we’ll be back.”

 

They noticed not an Elder budged

Acted like they didn’t care

Couldn’t they see they were leaving

For their clubhouse waaaay over there.

 

The puppies walked off slowly

It was getting pretty dark

They could hardly see their clubhouse now

Should have left some kind of mark.

 They made it to the front door

But didn’t rush to go in

By now they were pretty tired

Wanting home and their “real” den.

 

The clubhouse was looking different now

Kind of spooky one might say

How could it look like this now

It was beautiful all day!

 

 They looked around at each other

What were they going to do

They didn’t want to go in there

Then they heard Omar Blue.

 

“Oooh!

This is the place you talked about

We weren’t to come in here

That’s right this is your clubhouse

I’ll go to sleep elsewhere”.

 

“No, no leader Omar!!!!

We’re not gonna make a fuss

You’re tired and you need your rest

So come lay down with us.”

 

Omar smiling to himself

Said “How very nice of you

If it weren’t for your kindness

I don’t know what I’d do.”

 The puppies smiled at their leader

Then they jumped for joy

No longer feeling tired

What a leader, boy oh boy!

 

 Omar sat and watched them

Until their strength was gone

One by one they came to him

For an empty spot to lie on.

 

 He had told the other Elders

About his evening plans

So they could get in on it too

A pack of puppy fans.

 

 In the morning when the pups woke up

Omar Blue had already gone

Their clubhouse was looking pretty again

What do you think went wrong?



 

 

Me And Afghan Bee Bee - "Girl Talk"

 

I convinced Omar to bring Afghan Bee Bee back to see me the other day. I had a feeling if we had a “girlie” talk, without Mr. Secretive Omar around, I’d find out what I wanted to know. Surprisingly, he didn’t seem to mind.

He dropped her off, made me promise I wouldn’t take her visiting anyone, and off he went, back to K9 Town for a while. He knew I would keep my word. I always do when it comes to his pack.

 

Bee Bee and I settled down after I made us some snacks then she started by telling me how much she loved K9 Town, USA.  She was ready to talk. She said her and the other female Elders all got along like family and had lots of fun. “We all take care of each other at K9 Town,” she said. I could see a sparkle in her eyes as she communicated.

 

She smiled when I asked about Omar and rather than trying to tell you what she said, I’m going to give you an excerpt from “Led By An Eagle,” my latest novelette, which explains their relationship. This happened while they were up in the mountains on the way to see his canine kin.

Omar was with Afghan Bee Bee

They both were taking a break

Him from being the leader

Her from using the rake.

The rake was a process that she used

On the female Elder’s hair

The ones who’d never been before

Under her fancy care.

She loved her place within the pack

She couldn’t ask for more

The females all felt special

When they walked through her door.

And when they left they’d strut around

 for all the pack to see

Just one more thing

To make Omar’s pack

The best that it could be.

It was time to go

Back down the hill

To his waiting playful pack

Bee Bee was feeling good right now

She too had to get back.

She treasured her time with Omar Blue

She thought he liked it too

But no one could read their leader

Just something they couldn’t do.

Maybe at the journey’s end

When they all met his kin

They’d get a better understanding

Of their leader then.

 

I decided not to ask more questions. Not from Bee Bee, nor from Omar Blue. I’ll find out when the time comes. I always do. They're a happy bunch and that’s what matters.

In almost no time at all, Omar was back. I should have known he wouldn’t be gone long. But he brought me a surprise. Freedom the German Shepherd was with him. I told you all about the time I followed Omar and Freedom and was sorry that I did. They rescued puppies that night. That true story is around here someplace.  I shutter just thinking about it.

 

We went outside and I talked to them and petted them for awhile. They all gave me licks and kisses and the three of them headed back to K9 Town.

I watched as long as I could, then it seemed like they were just gone. I could no longer see them. I stood watching as I had done so many times before. Wondering, how could this be, but enjoying every minute of it.