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Here's the happy ending story of Harley:
Hi TLC,
We got Harley the Boxer from you in January '06 as a companion for my disabled Son; for my wife when I am not at home; and for me, when I am at home. What a joy She is and what a great breed Boxers are! Thanks for doing what you do to bring love to the lives of God's creatures both human and of the animal kingdom.
I could not help but try to express our feelings in the little poem below.
Thanks,
Glenn Pondenis
My Boxer My Friend
A worried look and a wrinkled brow
Fearing that I might forget somehow
To reach for her with an open hand
Fill her dish with her favorite brand
Or put cool, fresh water in her pan.
Not a chance my floppy-eared Boxer friend.
For soon there are chores together we�ll tend.
We�ll walk through the woods to the edge of the stream
Where I�ll sit on a stump and take time to dream.
And I�ll admire her there, her form, her grace
Chasing after squirrels like she owns the place.
Sniffing and snorting, searching all around,
In her frustration, pawing at the ground
Eventually she�ll give up the chase.
I'll try not to laugh at her funny face.
Only God could make two ears so soft, a coat so fine
And give her two big round eyes for her love to shine.
Only God could make a dog so smart
And give her such a loyal heart.
She doesn't ask for much, a place to lay, a bite to eat
I see the worship in her eyes when she curls 'round my feet.
A bundle of friendship lying there
When I�m worn out -- in my easy chair
When the day is done and shadows are long,
When the whole darned world seems to have gone wrong,
And I start to feel like I don�t belong,
With loving eyes and a lick of my hand,
She lets me know�she understands.
Oh, that worried look, that wrinkled brow
Fearing that I forgot somehow-
How could I not drag myself up again?
Come along with me my faithful friend.
I'll fill your dish with your favorite brand
And put cool, fresh water in your pan.
----Glenn Pondenis
