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DOG STORIES & DOG POEMSDog Stories & Poetry

 

Old dogs, war dogs, puppies or strays, poetry has power to brighten our days. 
Dog stories and poems are best read aloud, to an audience of one or a theater crowd.

We welcome contributions!


 Poems About Dogs

 

The Dog Who Was - Dog Stories & Poetry features this poem no show breeder can read without shedding a tear or two. From the wet whelp to, the dog who was..
 

Old Dog You expect it but can't accept it.  Old Dogs are different you know.  This one was...

 

Queenie, a Special Border Collie She did sheepdog trials her way, with a handicap... and with heart!

 

Rondeau on the Death of a Dog  when they whimper in the the darkness, we gain a insight, food for the soul, and oftentimes, we whimper too.

 

Rainbow Bridge A brand new look at a very famous place.

 

If We Learned From Our Dogs The world would surely be a better place.  Short and to the point. 

 

Giving Your Cat a Pill Own a cat?  Doesn't matter, guaranteed to make you laugh ... and hug your dog!

 

Animals Speak To Us you expect it from your dog but this true story about a bear is spooky and amazing! 

 

Puppy Size Little girl looking for puppy and finally mom understands what she's looking for. 

 

Cowboy Ethics have to do with politics, animal welfare vs. animal rights, and American tradition.

 

Remembering - For all who have lost a special dog, this is more than poetry; this top sire was our pet.

 

Romance Of Rex otherwise known as a Tale Of A Pedigreed Piddling Pup, this classic is from 1935

 

Sleeping Dogs Why do we do this?  Because pack animals bed down together. Read this to learn the rules.

 

An Angel's Kiss  When something special is only with us for a short time, this is what we must treasure.

 

Parable Of The Dog Clan As old as time but as timely as this morning's coffee.  Can you identify the characters?  

 

Where To Bury A Dog... There's only one place and you'll find it here.  Editor's Choice

 

Reggie wasn’t really his name and there was a reason he was taken to the shelter but then that’s the story…  

 

If a Dog Were Your Teacher by 'unknown' - the world would be a better place...

 

The Four D's by Dr. Roberta Lee - Good advice, short and sweet, will get you where you're going.

 

The Christmas Puppy's Tale what his mom told him, it's the ultimate gift exchange, by David Arthur

 

A Different Christmas Poem  A reminded of how lucky to be "home of the free".  This soldier says it all...

 

The Cab Ride will stay with you long after Christmas. Gifts that cost us so little are worth a fortune to others.

 

A Shelter Dog's Night Before Christmas, a poem or a condemnation of our celebration?

 

Christmas at Arlington Cemetery a photographic reminder, the ultimate gift and where the 5,000+ wreaths come from.  Amazing!

 

Doggy Mom's Letter To Santa. is hilariously original!  Her Christmas list includes a special recording from the Dog Whisperer, a battery-operated...

 

The Night Santa Came, he delivered a Christmas message and a lesson ... well, you gotta read it.

 

Shorty’s Story The best Christmas gift this little Poodle could have had was life. Get Kleenex ready.

 

On All Hallow's Eve the dog reverted to ... read,  pull your children closer, and put the dog out tonight.

 

Happy Halloweenie - Pg 1, lotsa photos for Halloween fun.  Pg 2, why dogs hate Halloween

Stories About Dogs

 

The Last Battle by unknown - If you are facing that dreaded decision, read this and rejoice.

 

Dog's Last Will, What would your dog include?  This is short, just a photo and a few words.  We don't know who composed it but we think it was the dog...

 

Losing Our Canine Friends An incredible short story about life with Gunner that will make you rejoice and weep at the same time.

 

 

What My Dog Asked Of Me PLEASE!  Print out and give to every new puppy owner - or the neighbor, or ..... See Why!

 

Old Man and His Dog Unknown - If tears make you happy, this one is joyous.

 

Night Crimes Neighbor's barking dog driving you nuts?  A "rock-solid" solution guaranteed to keep you awake...

 

Just A Dog, the one thing that gives us humanity and keeps us from being "just a man or woman."

 

Who Says I Don't Care For My Dogs? It is me who cares for my dogs! 

 

What Is It About Terriers? Terriers are special dogs, a bit like terrier people.  Never at a loss for words, Mighty Mouth was a typical Bull Terrier...

 

Quotes Never be at a loss for words!  Jot these down and whip them on your friends.

 

Childhood Despair. What if there were no circus for your child? No hotdogs, ice cream? No pet, no zoos. 

 

Two Dogs In war-time 1940's Austria.  As our soldiers are in far-away lands ...  better get a Kleenex.

 

One More Dog Unknown - We've all "been there" and will no doubt do it again.  Give this to whoever berates you!

 

The Meaning Of M.U.T.T. by Jim Willis - Better read this one!   An Editor's Choice

 

How Could You? by Jim Willis - DO NOT read without a clear conscience about every dog you've let go. 

 

Where Dogs Come From... More than a little truth here.  Guaranteed to make you (and Adam) smile.

 

Reason To Send Email Read this and forward. We promise you will want to share with your best friends!

 

Parable What do Fred Lanting, Rudyard Kipling and the evolution of the American GSD have to do with each other?

 

The Secret, Only An Old Dog Would Know, will make you think, wipe your eyes, and rebalance! 

 

Dominion by 'unknown'- A thought provoking look at pet abandonment.

 

In The Valley by Dr Roberta Lee - A Warm Fuzzy children's story adults will read time and time again...

 

I'm Drinking From My Saucer submitted by Dove - There's a real good reason.  We should all be so lucky!

 

The Magic Cave  A special place for everyone regardless of age.

 

Lucky Lady submitted by Dr. Roberta Lee - Another sad but true story, thankfully, with a Hitchcock ending.

 

Newly Approved Crossbreeds they sure knew what they were do'in.  I'd buy one, and so will you!

 

The Hand Of God & An Old Blanket This will give you goose bumps.  A true story, best read with kleenex.

 

When I Got My New Dog Author Unknown - This one makes you stop and think, and then forgive him.

 

Top Ten Reasons To Be A Dog "... no matter where it itches, no one will be offended if you scratch it in public."

 

Fat Dogs Can't Swim  The hysterically funny true story of a Mini-Bull's near-drowning, by Cheryl

 

Do I Go Home Today? by 'unknown' - If this poem doesn't make you want to hug your best friend, nothing will. 

 

The Spirit of US in Equus is about a horse but Jack Vance speaks to all who love, train, and show dogs. 

 

Carol’s Birds animals communicate - a moving experience that crosses paranormal parameters.

 

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