New friends - nothing like 'um

Creatures of the woodlands envy the new friendships between the K-9 Town pack and the brutal Tree Ogres, though they've never offered kindness.

Omar says, the Ogres aren't bad... just misunderstood. The dogs and the ancient wood demons get along just fine.

 

A tale for Babee: Omar and A Dog Called Horse

 

Ma: Babee Blue loves hearing about his big brother and his friends at K-9 Town. I haven't thought about this in a while, but I remember like it was yesterday.

Omar was pouting because I wouldn't let him out until he put his bones away. Caught him sneaking out the back door, dressed in his cap and bling, heading down the block to see some of his buddies.

Oh no you don't! Bones away first, I screeched.

Turning to me with that "caught again" look, he scampered towards his room. 

I was chuckling, when it came. A sound that always sent mixed feelings... A low bark.

Omar dashed from his room. "I'll be right back," he woofed, as he flew by me.

I ran to the window.

 

It was Freedom Dog, and he was pacing. Freedom never came unless there was a problem. 

 

 

Omar came back in, moving fast. I gotta go, Ma, he yelped. They got A Dog Called Horse.

 

"What happened," I remember wailing.

 

A Dog Called Horse is one of the nicest, huge, dogs in the pack. We call him "Horse" for short.



Omar told me Horse had found a place where puppies were being mistreated. But while Freedom was rounding up some of the pack, he ran off alone.

 

Horse got caught rescuing the puppies and was taken away.  

 

I watched as my mild-mannered companion, transformed into a strong-willed leader, and dangerous snarling adversary, commanded Freedom, "Take some of the pack. Get the puppies!"

 

I'll never forget the look on his face as he rushed away. I barely heard him woof, "I'll be back as soon as we get Horse, Ma."

 

Oh my gosh! I had to go. Maybe I could help. I ran in his direction, summoning everything within me into that threatening adventure... It worked.

 

Suddenly, I was in an unfamiliar place, on a street I'd never seen before, not knowing how much time had elapsed. 

 

There were people standing around, on a strange avenue, all looking in one direction. Then, from around a corner they came, running fast, with A Dog Called Horse in the lead. 

They got him -- just like Omar said they would -- but they were being chased!

 

 

I didn't like the fact that Omar was in the very back, knowing what a fast runner he is. He later told me, "That's where a good leader is supposed to be."

 

Anyway, even though the rider after them was fast, Omar and the pack outdistanced him. I'd never seen anything like it. Their feet were barely touching the ground as they ran by.

 

There was something strange about that place. I felt like I'd gone back in time.

 

After Omar and the others had passed, I waited until I saw the chaser pass back without them and summoned my way back home. It was like regaining consciousness. 

 

Omar came home a little later. His friends dropped him off with his assurance that he would be following shortly.

 

 

When he came in, I asked about Horse and the puppies.

Omar grunted. "Horse is fine. He promised never to do anything like that again. His heart is in the right place, but he's a little hard-headed sometimes, that's all."

 

He told me the puppies were safe and after some loving from the females, they would be joining the K-9 Town puppies. Freedom and the others would leave no stone unturned until they found those puppies. There was never any doubt.

 

As Omar left to catch up to his pack, glancing over his shoulder, he ruffed, "I saw you Ma." 

I smiled, as he trotted away from me, then watched as he caught up with the others, on that mysterious path that leads to K-9 Town. I heard them yapping joyously... but then they were gone.

  

 

Omar Blue - Come One Come All

I knew this was going to happen. They all want to meet Omar Blue's kin. They heard about his new book "Led By An Eagle" and they wanna go too. I'm surrounded by dogs!!

 

I didn’t know the showdogs were also involved in this. Here’s Scarlett the Leonberger and Casper the Kuvasz. You’ve met them before. Sister and brother by way of people parent friend Joe, our neighbor. Scarlett wants to go ahead to K-9 Town to be with her adopted Leonberger family (see lower right) who are waiting for her. Casper, the showdog leader, says she has to wait for the others and stick to the plan.

This was Scarlett’s reply.

 

But Casper is used to Scarlett’s replies. Lol. Aren’t they something.

 

Little Lucy Grim is already here with me. Practically a pup. Youngest of the Elders when she visits K-9 Town. Poodle Sophie Jean is waiting for her. You know that song “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” That’s Lucy. Remember the Christmas party? Sophie and the females will watch her closely. They love and can’t wait to see her. I’ll be ducking Karen and John for a month after this but Lucy has so much fun with the Pack.

This is Guinness Goheen.  She's outside pacing because she wants to go too. Her first time.  This furry ball of cuteness is supposed to be keeping me company while Omar's away. They planned this. I know it. But, how can I say no. The Pack will make sure no harm comes to her and they'll be back before Pam and Mike get back from vacation. I hope.

This big boy is Theo.  He had a plan. He got Tammy to take him to the park where she usually gives him his space and may turn her head, ever so briefly. All he needed was a minute. Not today! See that leg on the side turned towards him, while he pretends not to have a care in the world. Omar later came up with a better plan and he's with the Pack now having a ball with the others.

 

Just look at these two. Corgi Detectives Zeph and Sapphie!  It’s so good seeing them again. They do love to play! Earlier this year Omar visited their Corgi Capers site and helped them find a cat friend of theirs who was missing and they helped find some puppies that Omar and the Pack rescued. They come and go to K-9 Town as they please.  Their people mom Val Muller will think they are out in the community on a case @ http://corgicapers.com

 

 

There's Omar's pal Freedom stretched out cooling it. He's brought his gal Bella. He needs a rest from all the rescues. Remember how scary he gets when he's working? So does Omar. I'll never forget that night I followed them. Remember, I told you about it. A few "true" tales down. Those two were no joke. I ran home and didn't tell Omar what I saw.

 

 

This little trio arrived just after Omar left with the first group. They were very disappointed until I told them Omar would be back for them and gave them each water and a big marrow bone.

 

 

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I think you get the picture(s). Omar and his Pack say there's always room for more. Second-in-charge Major Diggs and Great Dane Jennie (whose baby boy looks just like the Major I might add, if I were one to spread rumors) are coordinating everything, as usual. They're keeping the whole Pack busy preparing for their first trip away from their beloved K-9 Town, USA.

 

I don't understand it, the more I tell Omar Blue I'm not getting involved, the more involved I become.

 

Oh no!! Here come some more. I'll get back to you.