THE K-9 TOWN - SHOW DOG MEETING

Omar had been pondering for days. I knew something was coming. I was ready. I won’t go through the particulars but it ended up with me dog sitting again. The K-9 Town Pack was planning a meeting with the Show Dogs. I was helping again!

Luckily, Friend Joe and family were attending a big Dog Show. They would be showing Casper their very handsome Kuvasz. Our cutie pie Leonberger Scarlett played sick, yes that’s right, played sick, so we were left with her and a long list of “be carefuls.”

Scarlett and Casper, sister and brother by way of same people parents, are both award winning show dogs and are Omar Blue and his pack’s link to the show dog world. Remember the party for the Westminster Show Dogs months ago?

Casper is the leader and he knows what he’s doing. If you’re not familiar with the Kuvasz I can tell you, they are no joke. Originating in Tibet but further developed in Hungary they’re big, bold and fearless and can weigh up to about 100 – 115 lbs. Considering they must have a strong people family that they respect, I say kudos to Joe and whole family for being the alphas and still keeping Casper and Scarlett very happy. If you look close (very close) you see Casper is communicating with the dog behind the fence. “Meeting tonight at K-9 Town, USA.”     

Friend Joe doesn't suspect a thing

As soon as her people family left Scarlett went off to K-9 Town to be with her Leonberger family there as planned. (See them on your right.) But she didn’t use the regular route. OMG….OMARRRR!!!



I won't tell if you don't

It was late when the show dogs finally got away but they made it. When the meeting started you could hear a pin drop. Yes, I made it there again. I can't say Omar Blue was "talking," but I can say I understood what he was saying.....

Thank you all for coming

We’ll have some fun tonight

But before we do I need to talk to you

About a war we have to fight.

The abuse that’s going on today

Is no longer considered rare

No way we can let it go on like this

Our siblings in despair.

Tonight we’re going to make a pact

And we’re gonna see it through

Your part will be to get word to us

You know what we can do.

Every dog in K-9 Town

Howled with delight

They would do their job and even more

All committed to this fight.

The dog shows take us far and wide

No reason we can’t see

Now that our eyes are open

To this type of misery.

Omar smiled and looked around

So happy they all were there

Then said to himself as the party began

Abusers beware!

I’M SO PROUD OF ALL OF THEM. AND I HELPED.

Omar Blue, Maxwell, Sahji And The Undercover Sting

We had been working in the yard most of the day; at least one of us was. The other one was sunbathing.

If there’s one thing that Omar Blue loves, it’s laying in the sun. Lazy thing.

After coming in and freshening up, we were relaxing when there was a sound outside that I knew so well. I looked over at Omar. He turned his head the other way, smiled and headed for the door. “I’ll be right back Ma,” he said, in that way we have of communicating.

At that, he went out to meet his friends and I rushed to the window.  I later found out their names were Maxwell and Sahji Banks.

They were on their way to K-9 Town. Omar said they went there often, now that their people parent, Greg, had built them a doggie door. He was good to them and they loved him, which is why they didn’t stay at K-9 Town with their canine family.

Omar Blue and the pack didn’t allow them to come alone because of the dangers they might encounter as they traveled the wilderness.  He would accompany them.

 

This was my first time seeing Maxwell (left) and Sahji (right) so of course I wanted them to come in. I enticed them with some of Omar’s favorite treats. I think they were playing hard to get.  



 

 

I found out these two were among those rescued during the Undercover Sting. I’ve written about the Undercover Sting. It was amazing. I was there. Well, for a little while.

Surprisingly, Maxwell and Sahji wanted to talk about it. They wanted me to talk about it.

What else could a writer of “true tales” do? I started telling about that night, has I remembered it, without hesitation……..

THE UNDERCOVER STING

We three were having supper

Omar Blue his dad and me

There was something on my Omar's mind

I'm always able to see.

Omar you may as well tell us

You should get it off your chest

I'm gonna find out anyway 

So telling now would be best.

When he looked over at the table

I knew I'd won the bout

He knew I wouldn't be satisfied

So he decided to let it out.

What we heard this time was a big surprise

I would never have foreseen

He said they were going undercover

Him, Diggs and Poodle Sophie Jean.

He was hearing a call from a bad, bad place

Where they board dogs during the day

But then they follow the people home

And kidnap their dogs away.

We can't let this go on Ma

So this is what we're gonna do

Me, Major Diggs and Sophie Jean

Gonna see if this is true.

After that Omar was on his way

I followed because I knew

The place that he was talking about

So I could go there too.

It didn't take me very long

Though my thoughts weren't very clear

When I got there it had happened

They were caged when I came near.

 

Ma what are you doing here

Why did you follow me

Don't worry Omar I'll get you out

Stand back, I can do it, you'll see.

No, no said Omar and Major Diggs

This is what we had to do

The pack will be here pretty soon

Hurry now, I won't involve you. 

I ran quick like a bunny

At least that's what I thought

I heard some noise but didn't look back

It was home now that I sought.

 

I got home in a jiffy

Omar Blue came in about three

I avoided looking directly at him

But saw how he was looking at me.

He told us what had happened

Though he never tells it all

The only thing I'm still wondering
Is how he heard your call?

I'd been wanting an answer to that question since it happened. It was Maxwell that spoke. He said, "We all concentrated real hard on Omar Blue. We had heard about him and knew he and his followers would come, and they did.

I looked over at Omar. I was so proud of my big boy. He knew he had to get away before I got mushy.

I think Maxwell and Sahji understood that too because the three of them were up at the door saying goodbye before I knew what happened. I laughed to myself.

I watched them go down the road always taken until I could see them no longer.

It was such a pleasure meeting Maxwell and Sahji. I know I'll see them again.   

 

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Special thanks to the proprietors of the beautiful Broughton's Country Kennel in Midlothian, VA.  for letting me use their facility to bring you another Omar Blue adventure story.
 

 

K-9 Town, USA and Leo the Potbelly Pig

When Omar told dad and me about yesterday's trouble outside of K-9 Town, USA I already knew. He had been pacing for a while before he dashed off.  I wished to myself that I could go again this time and guess what....all of a sudden I was there. With my camera. I'm proud to say I have more proof. My pictures will speak for me. Anyway, here's what happened.

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While sitting around with nothing to do

Watching Bee Bee do more hair

They heard some footsteps getting close

Turned to see who was coming there.

It was Sookie and Lookie the potbellied pigs

A sad expression on each face

The female piggies were moving fast

Then stopped at Bee Bee's space.

Sisters Sookie and Lookie

My Leo is gone said Lookie

We stayed behind today

The others went out for a while

But now Leo's been taken away.

We heard a noise

And then a crash

Then went outside to see

Leo was out there fighting

With a big ugly yellow tree.

He told us not to follow

Said go get Omar Blue

We couldn't find leader Omar

So we came straight to you.

By the time they finished listening

Each one was up and out

It didn't take much for the female Elders

Gonna see what this was about.

The tree monsters were at it again

Don't think they'll ever learn

This time they've gone a bit too far

Their lesson was gonna be stern.

They didn't make it very far

Before meeting up with the pack

Omar and the other male Elders

Bringing Lookie's Leo back.

Leo was so excited

Couldn't wait to tell it all

How did Omar and his mighty pack

Somehow hear his call.

Sookie was very happy

Had to tell her Mookie too

He had gone off with the others

Next time that's what we'll do.

Lovebirds Leo and Lookie

But alls well that ends well

In a land that's very new

One day these things won't happen

Til then we have Omar Blue.

Wonderful Time At Veterans Hospital


Think I told everybody who would listen that we would be at Veteran's Hospital in Richmond reading my Omar Blue Saga this weekend. Daughter Joy and I had a ball. Our audience did too thank goodness.

Omar wanted to come. Here he's showing me how he would sit and be good for the veterans. I had to tell him he couldn't come because we hadn't planned it with the hospital coordinators.

He was okay with that. He had to get back to K-9 Town, USA anyway. It seems the K-9 Town puppies and King Cat Sateer's kittens aren't abiding by the truce. He was smiling so I know its not a real problem.

I told him later that not only did we have our veterans, but there were scouts there also. All enjoying hearing about him and his pack. He liked that.

After all had been read and done a few stayed for a little chit chat and I admit, silliness.

On a serious note, what a day!



Omar and Babee Blue - Curiosity and the Cats

 

  

 

 

We're just getting back from K-9 Town. Can't wait to see Ma. We missed her. Babee had a ball. Him and some of the other youngsters spent time at Catdom with King Cat Sateer and getting into mischief with the younger cats.

 

He wants to know how K-9 Town and Catdom became such good friends. I told him we'd let Ma tell him. It's one of her best stories. He's going to ask her.

 

 

 

Ma, Omar said you would tell me about being friends with Catdom. Okay?

 

 

Of course I will. Get your snacks, I'll be right back.

 

 

Maaaa! Did you see my good bone?...….Never mind. I found it. We're ready.

 



 

 

Okay boys, this is how the friendship started. Remember, Omar...….

 

One night, as I sat watching TV, I noticed Omar Blue wasn’t really concentrating on the giant bone in front of him. At least not as much as usual.

He kept looking over at the door. I knew something was up.  Then, there was a scratch at the door. I got up to see what had made the strange noise. Omar at my side, I opened the door. It was for him!
  
An elderly Sphinx Cat was standing there as proud and regal as could be. Not a trace of fear. He and Omar looked each other in the eyes. Then Omar looked at me. I knew they needed privacy so I pointed upstairs and off they went. I went running for the camera. They weren’t gone long but when they came down I could see that something important had just happened.

Omar told me later what happened upstairs.....
 

My name is Sateer

I’m the eldest cat there

In the land we both hold so dear.

I come to you

There are things we must do

As my loved ones are living in fear.

I’ve heard as the leader of K-9 Town

You’re as wise

And as fair as can be.

We both know we’ll never

Call ourselves friends

But allies, why not, you and me.

Omar looked in his eyes

He could see no disguise

Sateer was both brave and wise too.

So he made it quite clear

There’d be nothing to fear

But start trouble

I’m coming for you.

This was the beginning

Though neither knew

Of a friendship forever strong.

In the years to come

They would form a bond

In a land where they both belong.

 

That was the beginning of the wonderful friendship, Babee. Babee…Omar...

I knew neither of them would last the whole story.

My boys.

So glad they're home.



What a Party! What a Party!

That's right, another party at K-9 Town, USA. Omar called the last one a celebration so he says that didn't count. He says this one was the biggest K-9 Town has had so far. He even got me involved. A good example. I'm puppy sitting cute little miniature poodle Lucy Grim. Her ma and pa don't know about the party, of course. Omar is like a big brother to Lucy. Poodle Sophie Jean and the other females can't wait to see her again. She's a little wild one. Just like Sophie when she was younger. Lucy's the youngest at the party but in the best of care. Here she is now, wearing her best bling, impatiently waiting for Omar.



Omarrr! We're gonna be late.

Remember Joe and his family's sweetie pie leonberger Scarlett. I have her tonight too. She wanted to go ahead because she knew the way and her K-9 Town leonberger family were waiting for her (See them on your right.) Here she is.



See you when you get there.

If that wasn't enough. My cousin Paula has gone out for the night and her two little cuties Buddy and Roscoe were waiting for Omar and Lucy to swing by and pick them up.  Look at them. Bling and scarf. Dressed to kill for the
K-9 Town, USA party.

Do we look good, or what.

This is what I found out about the party.

K-9 Town was all aglow

They really did it right

A big, big party going on

With plenty guests tonight.

See Lucy and Lufa

poodle and hound

Really whooping it up

Even Charlotte the leonberger's back tonight

Joe and family's partying pup.

Can you pick out Lucy Grim and Little Roscoe? I can.

Omar says this party was

The grandest they ever had

To show their thanks for the lives they lead

Cause there's nothing they would add.

The fate of their beloved K-9 Town

Is written in the sky

Their dance more like a ritual

Glowing to the naked eye.

They know what they are there for

A job they love to do

Bring in the abused and lonely

To share this lifestyle too.

When the party was finally over

Pack and friends ready for bed

I asked Omar Blue how did Lucy do

OMG!!

The life of the party, he said.

We're taking it on the road

The K-9 Town Meeting

I asked Omar Blue if he and his pack would consider helping me and daughter Joy again do a reading for children with special needs tomorrow at one of our hospitals. What you see is the meeting where he asked the pack if they would consider it. Of course they said yes, as long as we have them back at K-9 Town in a few hours. They certainly don't have to worry about that. Could you imagine them somehow getting out. Bet the children would love it though.

Like our traveling case? They don't feel anything but Omar had to tell them. They are actually helping him. Guess you can call them my consultants. Who better since my book is Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA.

Their presence will only be known by me, but by them being there, its almost like magic the way my audiences are swept into K-9 Town as though they were members of the pack. We've yet to pinpoint the mystique that surrounds Omar and his pack but we know there is definitely something special about them. I've proven that several times. Right!

Wish us luck please, because the truth in my true tale today is that we plan to make a lot of children happy tomorrow.

Boys will be boys

What you see just below are my boys hamming it up. They had just come in and where they got all this energy I don't know, well, in Omar's case I do. He's energy packed. I hate to admit it but that's me you hear in the background. After all, they had to have an announcer, didn't they? Don't be offended, I think I threw in a tiny, weeny bad word here or there.

Dad and Omar Blue - Mano e Mano(?)

Alls Well That Ends Well. Puppy Love.

I knew there would be a party. Those organizers Lab-Dalmatian Major Diggs and Great Dane Jennie wouldn't have it any other way. The major is top dog when Omar is away. No problem there, that's why he's "The Major." Gets things done quick. I think there is something going on between him and Great Dane Jennie, no matter what Omar doesn't say. Did you see her pup in the Pack pictures to your right. When you go in he's on the bottom. Who does he favor to you?

Now to the puppies. They were having lots of fun planning to have more fun. Gotta break the new puppies in just right.

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While the Elders were celebrating

The newcomers to the family

The puppies were making best friends forever

Under the Big Oak Tree.

You'll love it here they promised

All we do is play

You can even come with us

We're going swimming today.

We're not gonna tell the Elders

What we're going to do

Cause we'll be right back

After the swim

They always wanna come to.

So off they went to find the pond

With their brand new kin

Not giving a thought

This was a pond

The Elders never put them in.

They decided when they got there

All in at the count of three!

But once they hit the water

They cried their misery.



Hot Springs

What's wrong with this awful pond

Why's the water so hot

Why aren't the Elders with us

If they think we're safe, we're not.

All of a sudden each started to rise

Could feel the gentle teeth

The Elders found us just in time

Or we'd be boiling underneath.

When the puppies were spread out on the ground

It was Omar Blue who said

I think you've learned a lesson today

Let's get you all to bed.

You weren't very careful

As we've taught you to be

But now you know most trouble comes

From things you can not see.

All the puppies looked at each other

They'd never do it again

Before they went into any water

They would stick a little toe in.

The new puppies were happy

When the leader Omar was through

He had looked each one of them in the eyes

Had to mean he loved them too.

My Heros

What Omar Blue told his dad and me made us happy, sad and a little worried too. No wonder the bond between Omar's pack members is so strong. They've vowed never to go back to the lives they once lived, and never to let anything disrupt the peaceful lifestyles they've built at K-9 Town. Who would try it?

Omar said we needed to know these things. I say you do too. Our secret. Read on.......

Omar Blue and Freedom for all

 

Tonight I'm telling about one of my first adventures with Omar Blue and his pack at K9 Town. I may have even told it before, but its worth telling again.

 

I shiver when I think about it, but it was mighty exciting.

 

 

Omar came in running

Faster than ever before

Didn’t even stop to speak to me

I went over to close the door.

I’d almost had it completely shut

When I suddenly became aware
Of a beautiful German Shepherd

With a hurt little dog out there.

 

 

I ran outside to help them

But he wouldn’t let me near

Then Omar appeared out of nowhere

Gotta go ma, we can’t stay here.

This is my friend “Freedom”

He just recued this pup

We’re taking him to K-9 Town

For the females to fix him up.

I know you’d like to care for him

But I don’t want you in this mix

He’s not as bad off as he seems

I should be back home by six.

But I’ll be going out again

After I explain to you

About my good friend “Freedom” here

And what we have to do.

Omar returned just like he said

But a little after eight

He said the pup was doing fine

And he was sorry he’d made us wait.

We sat down
 he, his dad and me

He started talking fast

Explaining things about K-9 Town

Its future and its past.

We’ve made K-9 Town a refuge

For canines big and small

"Freedom" is like our very own spy

And the villains know his call.

He’s found another area

Where dogs are being abused

Tonight we’re going to free them

The abusers will pay their dues.

I have to go with “Freedom”

We know just what to do

He says I’m just as bad as him

I don’t believe it though, not true!

 

 

I followed Omar Blue and Freedom that night. I shouldn't have. I was so afraid when I saw what was happening.

 

I ran home. See me running fast.

 

I later asked Omar wasn't it strange that their enemies, the tree monsters, would tell him where the villains took the puppies. Omar said they've never really hurt each other and weren't going to let outsiders come in and do harm. I said to myself, "What a good way for them to live. They all protect each other."

 

Somebody's talking about me - It's me!

Me and my girls - after a Sickle Cell fundraiser

Yep, I'm tellin all. Did an interview with popular science fiction author Pamela K. Kinney and boy was she nosey. What fun we had. Saving you a seat.

See interview at http://is.gd/JbHXBe.

Let me warn you though. Be prepared to take a journey into Pam Kinney's fantastic dreams of horror, science fiction and fantasy.

Come see what I'm doing first (ha, ha, selfish me) or by the time you finish being amazed, you'll be too tired. What a site! Thanks Pam.