When you look for trouble, you find it

The mountain lions were huntin' trouble. They were headed for K-9 Town when they met up with Professor Brady and Pitbull Sammy. They found what they were looking for.

Find out what happened. 

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A Thoughtful Stroll

Omar often told me

about walks he took alone

while at his beloved K-9 Town

I wished I hadn’t known.

 

He said he’d walk for hours

sometimes be gone all day

to see what threats awaited his pack

to handle them his way.

 

He told me they were thoughtful strolls

that was only partially true

he was looking for signs of danger

I wished the others knew.

 

His pack would have been by his side

rain, sleet, sun, or snow

but I had to keep his secret

I couldn’t let them to know.

Though many things have changed now

the threats are far and few

he continues to take his thoughtful strolls

it’s what good Leaders do.

 

What's ailing Babee Blue - Tell big brother

 

Ma was worried about Babee. When he came home from K-9 Town, he was acting funny. Doing a lot of pouting. We decided I'd handle it. That's what big brothers are for.

I took him up to "Tell It Mountain." That mountain makes all of us start talkin. Babee did have a problem. He couldn't understand why some of his friends can come and go from K-9 Town, while others stay without ever leaving... and they don't mind at all.

It didn't take long. I explained, how some dogs come after crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Others, like him and his friends, depend on Ma to get 'em here. He knew better than to ask how she does it. Nobody knows, and she ain't tellin. 

I still had to get to the root of the problem. Can't have my baby brother suffering. Then I realized what it was... Babee's got a gal.

Meet Jemma. Is she cute or what! Babee wants Ma to meet her but he can't see how, cause Jemma came from over The Bridge.

I convinced him that Ma already knows about Jemma. She just don't want to interfere. (We both howled at that one.) Anyway, her thing is... what happens at K-9 Town... stays at K-9 Town. That's what makes us so special.

Babee understood. He snapped out of it right away. Couldn't wait to go down from "Tell It Mountain," to find Jemma and the rest of his friends here.

I stayed awhile. It's one of my favorite places.

Omar

The Seers take charge... Uh Oh!

 

Did I tell y'all about when our two take-charge Seers, Granny and Rasta Mama came to me with a plan to get those timber wolves away from here.

I had a time explaining that wouldn't be a good thing. Had to think fast. 

They're talking about it over at Altered Reality Mag.

See what happened easily, over to your left, for a shortcut. Or,

https://www.alteredrealitymag.com/episode-ten-the-seers-plan/.

See you over there.

Omar

Contemplation

I didn't  mention it, with the holidays and all, but I wanna finish telling you what happened after Shocka Din and his bunch got to K-9 Town, planning to take over.

Remember, he split 'em up... Sent their she-wolves to scare our females, while the rest of 'em ambled over to where me and the other males were.

We're a peace loving bunch, but sometimes... 

The whole episode is at Altered Reality Magazine. Here's how you get there...

https://www.alteredrealitymagazine.com/episode-nine-contemplation/

Omar 

K-9 Town Holidays - Ain't Misbehaving

 

Hi Everyone.

We were gettin ready to take off our New Year's Eve Party stuff, from Ma, but as you can see, she caught us before we could. When they knew what she was up to, my pack scattered real fast. Up and left me, just like that.

Bennie Ba left last. Making sure it was just Ma. You know Bennie. Safety first. Too bad for him 'cause she caught 'um. Well, almost... 

Christmas went off without a glitch. I kept Santa company for a while. The children loved me, I mean "us." Ruff ruff.

                                               

After that I helped him with the deliveries... then we headed for home. I'm gonna report him for speedin. He was really movin. Arf arf

The puppies stayed awake as long as they could.  They were afraid to take their naps. Said they might miss Santa again. We didn't squawk. Ruff ruff. Babee and the other doggie t'weens tired them out. Yep, my baby brother was here with me. Ma wouldn't have it otherwise. Anyway... the pups were fast asleep by the time Santa arrived. Too cute!

Santa stayed for our Christmas Party. Told you he would. Here he is with our crooning Bloodhound, Lufa, dancing the morning away.... ~~Go Santa~~ ~~Go Santa~~ 

You may have noticed, I skipped away from our New Year's Eve Party. I meant to. All I'm sayin is, It Was A Doozy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

From Me, My Pack, and of course, Ma

Silent night...

 

Merry Christmas from Omar, Babee and Ma

Christmas Preparations at K-9 Town

Had our Christmas meeting last nite, after the puppies were sleep. We put a guard on 'em to make sure they weren't peeping out, little devils. They're mighty smart, to be so young. That's our fault. Ruff ruff

Babee will be here. Him and the other 'tweens will make sure the puppies are tired and sleepy when the time is right. Some running around and rough-housing with 'em will do that.

I'll be helping Santa make his rounds, then bringing him here after the last drop-off. He's staying for our Christmas party after he visits the puppies, because he loves ending Christmas Eve with us. He's a "party animal." (pun intended) 

Hope you'll stop by. Always fun watching Santa "drop it like it's hot." Woof

Happy Holidays!

Omar

Attorney with Paws - Making the Rounds

I'm proud of my baby brother, Babee. He took up where I left off. He's the second, Attorney-with-Paws, representing all dogs. Here we are, before I did all my living here at K-9 Town. 

Ma taught us how Christmas is important. He's out now, reminding families about the good jobs his friends have done to keep everyone focused on the good things, while they go through these hard times. Telling 'em they should put extras in their Christmas stockings this year.

We're with you Babee Blue! See you on Christmas Eve!!

Omar Blue and the Higher Calling

Omar 

Woof woof. Lots going on. I been asked, by a group I ain't supposed to name, to help out at a place far away, called Waaythere. More people and things are finding a way to get there. Some of 'em, up to no good. The population there is afraid. That's where me, and Ollie here, come in. We're called "Peacekeepers." We both have special skills, so we can handle the no-gooders.

Here we are after we took our oath. I want you to see Ollie. This is the best I could do. She's as dark as night, and got a little cat in her. I visited her home place. They're all like that. Real fighters for doing what's right, too. Just like us. A good bunch.

I ran this by my pack. They're all for it. I know how they think... Whatever I'm into... they're into. Here's some comments I got. You'll see what I mean, arf arf.

Major Diggs (Second in Charge)

"You gotta do it Omar. We'll be fine. Not like we can't get you back here real fast. Ma will see to that. I'll see we all behave. You'll be needing our help sometime too, for sure... right?"

Brady and Sammy

"Yeah! Do it Omar. No reason not to, if they need "us."  Oops! We mean 'you...'" 

"Seers" Great Dane Granny and Komondor Rasta Mama

"Don't worry Omar, we'll keep our pack safe..." We better start working on a travel potion Rasta Mama. He's gonna be needing us.

Afghan Bee Bee

"Us females want to meet with Ollie. Bring her to us, Omar.  Don't forget!" It's a female thing. She'll be needing us.

 

King Cat Sateer

I expected this visit from Sateer... 

"What are you up to, my friend. If you need us, we're here. Bring the cat-woman to see me." Meow.. Some excitement is afoot. 

***

Ollie and me will be handling problems at Waaythere, as they arise. We're leaving for our first case right away. 

Don't worry. We'll be fine.

See you soon.

Omar

Omar Blue and the Powers Within

We've been waiting impatiently, for our next episode, about the timber wolves coming here to take over. Ma says that's because we love seeing stuff about ourselves. No comment! Anyway, it's here. Before we go over to Altered Reality Magazine, my pack wants me to give 'em some of what happened, to refresh their memories. Sure... like we forget anything. Arf arf. 

I'm tellin some of Bennie's part of this month's episode. You know how I like to tease Bennie.  Too bad my Iron Dog brother Thor, ain't here to back me. 

I'm not even going into what the puppies were doing. See for yourselves.

"Come on down Bennie, I ain't talkin about you... for real!" ruff ruff.

No! I ain't comin down there. You always doing somethin, Omar! Go ahead and git it over with! Hope he's tellin' the good parts.

Wolfhound Winnie (Bennie's gal)

Come on, Bennie. I saved you a spot by me.

Nope! Not comin. I'll see ya later, Winnie. 

Stubborn thing. I was waiting for my baby brother, Babee, anyway. Here he comes now.

Okay, here goes. It's Bennie and Thor, when they got together...

Bennie finally heaved a sigh, then growled, “Did Omar mention, besides both of us being ornery and mean, what caused the hate between Shocka Din and me? That’s part of the reason they’re comin, you know.

“Omar supposes you’ll get to it—if you don’t—that’s fine too.” Thor circled a spot, then flopped down, chortling. “I’m thinking differently, though. Let’s hear it Bennie! Now. And you better not leave nothin out!” He tilted his head sideways and crossed his front legs. “Well!”

“Okay, okay!” Bennie yelped, softly… too softly… out of character…

Suspicious, Thor narrowed his eyes and waited for what came next. Payback! Bennie inhaled a chest full of air, then let out the loudest howl he’d ever heard, barring none. The wolf snickered a toothy grin and began, “As a puppy, I was sickly. Ma and Pa didn’t want to be burdened, so one day they up and left me—just like that—left me, to fend for myself. I foraged. Ate everything I could get my paws on. That’s what pups do anyway."

Rubbing a throbbing ear, while taking in every word, Thor woofed, “That must have been hard for a little pup.”

“Don’t interrupt, Thor!… I came across three timber wolves one day—about my age—Shocka and his two brothers. Never knew what happened to their folks. Shocka and me got along fine. The other two always gawked and whispered when they thought I couldn’t hear. They was mean and sneaky.

They got up the nerve one day, though, when Shocka wasn’t around. They jumped me! Thought they knew me, but they didn’t. I lit into them like a raging bull. They were slow. I bit, pawed, kicked, and stomped. Before long, I had killed one, and the other was in a bad way.”

Thor stood and began to pace, breathing heavily. He walked a short distance, then peered over his shoulder at Bennie. The glance calmed him. He’s okay now. No need getting riled at something that happened long time ago. Satisfied he’d overcome his unsettling conduct, he barked, “Keep going, Bennie! I’m listening!”

***

Gettin good, huh. Ruff ruff. There's lots more over at the magazine.  

https://www.alteredrealitymag.com/episode-seven-the-powers-within/

Gotta go! Come with me.

Omar

Babee Blue and the impatient neighbors

My pack is howling. We're reminiscing this evening, about when Babee first came home to me and Ma. He was a handful. My friends around the neighborhood couldn't wait to see him. They came in disguises but they didn't fool us for a minute.

Join us. I'll start from the beginning...back then...

   

My new little brother is here. Ma says I can take him to K-9 Town to play with the other puppies soon. They're waiting for him. In the meantime, I'm teaching him stuff. 

My neighborhood friends want to help but Ma says she and I can do it. I know them, they just want to play with him, anyway.

Some of them tried to fool us, so Ma wouldn't know who they were.

"Hi Ms. Omar Blue's Mama. I'm not Judy Lambert's boy, Baloo the Rottie. I'm a farmer boy. Can I come in and help you with somethin."

Ma recognized him. "Baloo, I know it's you! Git back home."

"It ain't me!" he yapped peering over his shoulder, as he trotted away pondering his next attempt. 

A little later we heard noise on the back patio.

"Hello. I'm lost and I don't live around the corner with Valrie Mansfield. That's another Moose. I'm tired. Can I come in to rest a bit? You gotta puppy in there, who can git me some water?" 

Ma squinted her eyes and moved closer for a better look. "I know it's you, Moose. We don't need help with training. You go right back home. And be careful!"

As Moose scurried away Ma couldn't contain herself. She laughed out loud.

Then... Just as things got quiet again, there was a low bark at the door.

"Hello Omar's Mama. I'm with the law. I been sent here to train a puppy. I may look like Dr. Watson from next door, but I'm not him. Send the puppy out!"

"You are too Dr. Watson!" Ma blurted out. "You get home right now before I call Erik and Jodie over here and tell them what you're up to."

Dr. Watson turned and darted out of our yard, into his. Ma laughed so hard, she couldn't control herself.

We've started Babee's training... 

Tomorrow I'm going to round up my friends. Obviously, me and Ma need all the help we can get.

Babee Blue's gonna to fit in with the naughty little pups at K-9 Town just fine. I won't tell Ma but I like him just like he is. Feisty!

* **

Hope you enjoyed reminiscing with me and my pack. Babee's a big boy now. I'm not living at home, but he visits us here at K-9 Town often, and he's taking care of Ma just fine. See...

Come back soon. Love to all.

Omar 

 

How could this happen!

Babee Blue

Hi Everybody. You caught me just in time. I'm on my way to K-9 Town. Somethings gone wrong. Omar says it's in the air. 

Ma's working on the problem. She'll fix it, whatever it is. I don't understand why she's in such a hurry. Omar wants me to come before she gets things back to normal. They're having a ball.

Me and my friends will be on puppy watch. It's easy because they're always following us around, anyway. 

I'll get to see the Apparitions and the Ghouls. They're flying around everywhere, starting trouble with each other, as usual.

See you soon.

Oh No! It's Ollie Boo

 Me and Babee Blue went on vacation. I'm always careful when we go on our short trips. Unsavory "things" tend to follow us, hoping we're going to visit Omar and K-9 Town.

Introducing Ollie Boo. We got away before she came snooping. No one knows where she comes from. She claims to be "Keeper of the Wilderness," and wants to find out where K-9 Town is. She's a wild thang. A known trouble maker. She'll never find my boy and his pack. I'll see to that. 

Looks normal, doesn't she? You're safe... as long as you don't look into those entrancing eyes of hers.

Her cousin, Zilly Boo, slipped her into one of our Halloween parties, when Omar was still at home. Anyway, she apologized the next morning. My goodhearted big boy accepted it, but she knew better than to bring Ollie Boo around us again.

"She promised to behave, Omar"

***

Ollie Boo's back! Got her dates mixed up. She thinks there's a Halloween party going on at K-9 Town. Wandering is her thing, so we'll just let her continue, until she gives up and heads home, wherever that is... 

 

Take a look, but be careful. Don't look into those eyes!

Ode to our sweet baby girl - Sophie Jean

Fourteen years young, and as active and agile as could be, until that awful, taker of lives, Cancer, intruded. My beautiful grand-baby left us yesterday.

Known to you as the K-9 Town schoolmarm, Sophie Jean will always be with us. I'll make sure of that.

When she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, Omar was there to greet her. Her pains and sadness had completely evaporated during the crossover.

"Over here, Sophie!"

She won't be back this time but she will stay in our hearts and at K-9 Town where happiness is the way of life, and sickness, unheard of.

Here she is, ready to resume existence at her favorite place. Headed for the adventures that await her and our beloved Pack...

Run free, Sweet Baby!