OMAR BLUE AND FREEDOM FOR ALL

We were snacking after dinner

My Omar Blue and me

When we heard a familiar bark

We knew who it would be.

Was that beautiful shepherd Freedom

I hadn’t seen him for a while

Look how erect he’s standing

I really like his style.

Instead of Freedom coming in

Omar went out to see

The reason for this was simple enough

They didn’t want to share with me.

I was bored and wanted something to do

And decided then and there

Those two may think they’re leaving me

But I’ll follow them anywhere.

Omar came back in the house

Freedom stayed outside

He knew I had some questions

And I could tell if he lied.

They left, I followed

though I couldn’t keep up

It still turned out alright

I made it to their destination

Then hid back out of sight.

I realized I was near K-9 Town

But I could feel much danger here

Omar and Freedom were different now

I didn’t know this pair.

They were talking to the tree monsters

I could see they were getting mad

Omar’s eyes were like bright lights

Freedom looked just as bad.

They ran off into the dark woods

Leaving the tree monsters behind

Obviously on a mission

What were they looking to find?

I didn’t wait around to see

I wanted to get home fast

It wouldn’t be the first time

Didn’t want it to be my last.

I waited up for Omar

What a horrible scary night

All I could do was picture

Him and Freedom in a terrible fight.

Omar got home the next morning

With Freedom at his side

They were my beautiful dogs again

Didn’t tell them I had spied.

He asked me to come outside with them

I followed right away

The sight I saw was so wonderful

I think about it every day.

Omar can we keep them!

I know just what to do

No ma they can’t stay here

It would only make trouble for you.

We did some things last night you see

Can’t tell you any more

Good thing the tree monsters were looking on

And told us what they saw.

The puppies are going to K-9 Town

To grow up with my Pack

I knew you’d want to see them

Maybe one day they’ll come back.

As Omar and Freedom led them off

I knew this was the best thing

The puppies would grow up big and strong

With all the happiness love can bring.

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Eventually, Omar told me how the tree monsters helped him and Freedom rescue the puppies.  We may be enemies he said, but we don’t do much to really hurt each other.

I said to myself, what a place to live and learn, K-9 Town, USA.

Freedom was first introduced in our post of May 26, 2011, My Heros. Feel free to refresh your memories.


Oh!  And this is the only time I'm fessing up. The cute little dobies actually come from Iron Dog Kennels in Swansea, SC where Omar Blue was born and lived  until the ripe old age of 8 weeks old.

           Remember, comments are always welcome.

Our Memorable Easter

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Easter 2012 is now a thing of the past, but we feel it’s only right to share what a wonderful day it was.  Each year more than 25,000 people converge upon a four-block site to celebrate the arrival of Spring in Richmond, Virginia by participating in the Easter Parade on our beautiful Monument Avenue. Among many other activities, people and pet watching are still the largest part of the celebration.

   

Daughter Joy and I took this opportunity to further educate Omar Blue’s K-9 Town pack about people who love animals. Through Omar and the K-9 Town Peepers we were able to show them some of the pleasures outside of K-9 Town, USA. Here are the Peepers waiting for us to get going. Too cute! As you can see, another Peeper has come from that “Faraway Place” to join them. Her name is Peepdede.

Later, while daughter Joy and I were working at the popular Fetch a Cure booth shown above, educating, providing literature about cancer in animals and talking about some of our upcoming activities, (see more at http://www.fetchacure.com) Omar and the Peepers disappeared on us.  We weren’t worried though. They were gathering information to take back to the K-9 Town pack.

Well, that's what we thought. Omar let the Peepers handle this one though I know he was somewhere looking on. Look what they came back with. I have to admit, he almost went with them to K-9 Town. His name was Levi and he was sweet on Peepdede. They had told him about K-9 Town and he was ready to go. Thank goodness his people parents arrived in time to get their mischievous little one but I'm sure Omar Blue will find a way for him to visit K-9 Town, USA. He has a way of making things like that happen. 

It was a beautiful day and all went well. The K-9 Town Peepers saw lots of love between people and animals. They even tried some people food for the first time, which they enjoyed, but later complained laughingly at their stomachs feeling funny. Omar Blue had that “I told you so” look, with a slight smile.

We accomplished a lot Sunday at the Easter Parade. New volunteers, new sponsors, new friends, all working towards making life better for our furry friends.  Who can ask for more.

The K-9 Town Peepers Visit FETCH a Cure

I've told you about the newest members of K-9 Town, USA.  Well, Omar and the K-9 Town Peepers, Peepa, Peepbee and Peepcie came in to me.

They had just come from observing an organization called FETCH a Cure and were on their way to K-9 Town, USA to share what they’d learned. The pack was waiting excitedly. I’ve been a member of FETCH a Cure for a while now and admit I’d mentioned it to them once or twice.

We’re a group of animal lovers determined to make the world a better place for our furry friends. Mistreatment and sickness are high priorities and our focus is geared towards building awareness, educating pet-parents about Cancer prevention and support treatment through our Companions in Crisis program.

FETCH a Cure can attest to giving thousands of hours over the years to coordinate and participate in fundraising and other events geared towards keeping our companions safe, healthy and happy.

Daughter Joy, dad and I have had two of our beloved pets struck down by this horrible debilitating disease some refer to as “The Big C.” Watching what they went through was as heartbreaking as watching a family member or friend, especially since we considered them to be both.

Omar says I’m getting mushy now and I don’t want to make him and the Peepers sad. Can’t have them taking sadness back to K-9 Town, USA so I’m going to give you all the link for FETCH a Cure so you can see for yourselves the wonderful job being done.

Join us!

http://fetchacure.com

I finished just in time. You all know Penny the K-9 Town messenger. They sent her to get Omar and the Peepers. Off they all went. Penny never stays long. She takes her job very seriously. I must ask Omar Blue if she's found out yet that her bodyguard Ridgebacks Koffee and Tee are never far behind her.

Omar!!! We're ready.

Omar Blue and the K-9 Town Peepers

It seemed extra dark that rainy evening
I was sitting with Omar Blue
Cozy in front of the fireplace
Watching TV too.

Then Omar started to tell me
In that way I understand
About three new members of his pack
That arrived from a far off land.

“We’ve named them the K-9 Town Peepers
They’re right outside the door
I knew you’d want to meet them
And I admit there’s a little more.”

I didn’t let him finish
Couldn’t wait to see
I love when members of Omar’s pack
Come to visit me.

But these three were very different
Peepa’, Peepbee and Peepcie
I turned to look at Omar
And found him staring at me.


We led them to the living room
Where they communicated to me
Their gift of sharing with the pack
All that they may see.

Omar asked if they could accompany
Daughter Joy and Me
When we’re out talking about K-9 Town
Because the pack would like to see.

They know so much about the bad things
That mean humans like to do
Can we show them some of the good things
Let them know there are more like you.

I didn’t let on how glad I’d be
To have the K-9 Town Peepers around
I could hardly believe this was happening
I agreed without making a sound.

They left that night the way they came
As soon as I shut the door
I put more logs on the fire
No need to say anything more.

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Those K-9 Town Peepers are so cute. Daughter Joy and I can’t wait to show them off at our upcoming events. They’ll be with us when we’re reading Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA and putting on our special presentation at hospitals, libraries, schools, community centers and when we’re reading to our senior citizen friends. They will also be with us at upcoming fundraisers and conventions.  Now you know why there was nothing to talk about after the K-9 Town Peepers left Omar Blue and me. My wheels were already spinning. I have a feeling his were too.  Stay tuned….

Valentines Day at K-9 Town, USA

He's the only wolf in Omar's pack at K-9 Town but he loves and is loved by the Elders and puppies alike.

Wolf Bennie Ba has really calmed down from his wild days when he was known as  "The Ghost." The mention of his name made other animals seek shelter. Not at K-9 Town, USA though. I guess that's why he decided that's where he wanted to be.

One day last week Omar asked if I would like to meet Wolf Bennie Ba. I said, "Of course!" Out of all the K-9 Town canines, I found Wolf Bennie Ba one of the most interesting. He spends most of his time patrolling K-9 Town's perimeters. He's very protective and Omar says it was a good day when the pack took Bennie in.

Omar told me to look out the window.



 He was beautiful! Look what I saw waiting in my backyard. I waved him in and he came. I should have known they had something special in mind. Remember K-9 Town has adopted human holidays and they are very serious about celebrating them.

Wolf Bennie Ba was ready to let Wolfhound Winnie know how he felt about her. Not realizing that all of K-9 Town already knew. He wanted to do something special which is why they came to me. The only rule was, "None of that sissy stuff Ma."

I had to work fast because Bennie Ba couldn't stay still for too long at a time. He belonged out in the wilds. I'm proud of what I came up with and to make a long story short, this is how Wolf Bennie Ba greeted Wolfhound Winnie on K-9 Town, USA's Valentine's Day.  



The rest is another story. But now, I'd like to refresh your memories as to how Wolf Bennie Ba became a member of the Pack as told in chapter 4 of Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA.....

PEEPING WOLF BENNIE BA

Was a bright but chilly morning

in K-9 Town, USA

the male Elders were out searching

for the peeping wolf Bennie Ba.

The puppies were left happy

with lots of time for play

but who could have guessed

that darned wolf Bennie

would circle back that day.

But back now to the Elders

and their leader Omar Blue

the biggest, mightiest doberman

any canine ever knew.

He’d stopped

and some would later say

a fierce look had taken hold

the look of the mighty warrior

big, bad, brave and bold.

They knew that there was something

but none of them could see

that wolf Bennie Ba

was in their town

behind The Big Oak Tree.

Then Omar Blue was running

with his cool magnificent stride

they couldn’t keep up

no matter what

but dog-gone-it they sure tried.

A real tough pack of dogs they were

from the shepherd to the hound

and with their leader

ahead of the pack

Bennie Ba would sure be found!

Big Omar Blue outpaced them

got home to the puppies real quick

he found Bennie Ba

just a minute away

but the huge white wolf

was quite sick.

When the pack arrived

wolf Bennie Ba cried

“I won’t do it again!

Just wanted to be

with you and the pups

cause I’m lonely

I ain’t got no kin”.

The Elders faced each other

not knowing what to say

then Omar Blue

 said loud and clear

“He needs us

let him stay.”

As soon as the female Elders heard those words, they started their special care, with Wolfhound Winnie as lead caregiver. Omar says it was love at first site. He also says he thinks Bennie knew how everything would turn out all along. He had spent a lot of time watching Omar and his Pack at K-9 Town.

Here's wishing everyone,

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

FROM OMAR BLUE AND K-9 TOWN, USA

OMAR BLUE - WITHOUT A CLUE

I was sitting around minding my own business when Omar Blue walked up. I tried to pretend I didn't notice him but it didn't work. I had a feeling he was up to something and I was determined I wasn't getting involved, well kind of. It didn't work. He sat right in front of me and started right away.



I know you see me Ma

 "Ma we have to go," I understood. It seemed Corgi detectives Zeph and Sapphie had another community problem. Their best neighbor's cat was missing. Cat!! Yes I said Cat. A friend of the Corgis. They were afraid it would fall into the hands of an abuser. That's all Omar had to hear. You know how he is about abusers.

Soooo, we got our plan together and off we went.


No time for pictures

I was to get my friends, the corgis' people parents, to watch Omar for me while I went shopping. That worked out fine. They wanted the Corgis to meet Omar anyway. (If they only knew.) You should have seen those Corgis pretending they didn't know Omar. So cute.

I can't tell any more of this "true tale" because its being told by Val Muller over at her Corgi Capers site. Omar Blue is over there too. He's being featured for the wonderful job he did. Go over there and see him posing. Handsome thing. I'm so proud of him. He never tells me everything anyway. He found that cat and more. He could be a detective too if he wanted to instead of a pack leader but we know better than that.

When we returned, Omar couldn't wait to go tell his buddies at K-9 Town, USA. Remember King Cat Sateer (What a kool cat leader! See previous post if you missed him.) Somehow he found out about Omar's "rescue." He came to K-9 Town and brought several felines with him. They thanked Omar Blue and his Pack. Knowing if Omar cared enough to do this, so would his Pack. That's how it works in K-9 Town. They were showing so much love that the pack couldn't wait for them to leave. Omar says to be truthful, they really aren't that bad, but they get into everything.

Anyway, all's well that ends well and things are back to "normal" here. If you'd like to know exactly how Omar, Zeph and Sapphie handled rescuing Shady the cat, the whole story is being told by author Val Muller at http://corgicapers.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/corgi-capers-free-story-giveaway/

A lot of excitement over there. Val is introducing her new book, "Deceit on Dorset Drive. Those Corgi Caper Detectives stay busy. I think she's even doing a free giveaway. I'm on my way....

Big Boy and Spot
Okay little fella, time to go now.

Omar Blue, the Professor and Obedience Training

Omar Blue 

I was sitting with my Omar Blue

And his good friend Rottweiler Brady

That's Professor Brady from K-9 Town

 Here he is with Sophie, his lady.

 

K-9 Town, USA teachers

The professor and the schoolmarm

The canine teachers there

Though survival is the major

Other subjects aren’t rare.

We were trying to think of a brand new way

To let people parents know

If their loving pets are causing despair

There are places they can go.

I let those two, talk me into

Taking them for a ride

They had to see if these places exist

Couldn’t wait to get inside.

I had called my good friend Patti K.

Who heads a special place

Where they teach doggie obedience

She said she’d save us a space.

When we got there they had started

We thought that very good

This way we could see if the training

Was going as it should.

Look at that well trained Doberman (Omar’s idea)

He wasn’t always this way

Training at Richmond Dog Obedience Club

Made the difference, like night and day.

No favoritism Omar, lol 

Now where’s Professor Brady

We haven’t seen him for awhile

There he is sitting with the trainers

Observing their teaching style.


Trainer with Trainer, how kool

Okay you two, it’s time to go

There’s nothing else to see

Except for that group over there

They look familiar to me.

 

Think she remembers us?

They were at your Christmas Party!!

Omar!!

How could this be

It can’t be just coincidence

Well I’m pretending I don’t see.

When I took them home they were happy

But the word must still be spread

Don’t ever give up on your pet

Do obedience training instead.

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A special thanks to Richmond Dog Obedience Club for the pictures and their hard work towards keeping “families” together. For more information about one of the oldest, award winning, canine obedience and agility clubs in Richmond, Virginia go to http://www.rdoc.org/.

I still can't figure out how Omar managed to get some of his pack members into the obedience class. Maybe he'll tell me one day....