Farley here,
In order to protect the innocent, I won’t use names today.
I’ve a new neighbour. We play with a stick and exhaust ourselves. He’s gentle in his play, fun to chase, and an all round good dog. But then…the sun shines in a certain way, and I notice something odd.
“Dude,” I bark, “What’s with your back?”
“The scars?” he barks back.
I sniff his skin but can’t smell anything. The scars are old. “Yeah. They look nasty. Do they hurt?”
“Not anymore.” He gives a little whine as if shaking off a bad memory. “A human poured hot oil on me.”
“What!”
“Not one of my happier days.”
My skin prickles, and I get all agitated. I don’t like this story. “How did you get away?” I bark.
“I ran and ran. And then I came upon a dog shelter. They took me in and then…” he stops barking to pant, “then, the greatest thing happened.”
He gets distracted by a leaf and runs in circles for a bit.
“What? What?” I bark, bringing him back to the story.
He flops beside me. “Two humans walked into the shelter. The woman said, ‘I love that one.’ And she’s pointing right at me. Can you believe it? I’m covered in bandages. I look pathetic, and she chose me. I instantly love her too.”
“Are they your humans now?”
His tails flops, and there is a shine in his eye. “Forever.”
Woof Woof
PS. Kristina’s new book, BLAZE, is available for pre-order. You can get it at:myBook.to/BLAZEbyKristinaStanley
And here’s a little teaser: I have a big, and I mean big (so I like to exaggerate) role in the book. She even used my name. I’m going to be a famous wheaten terrier.
Creative Story Editors 
Kristina,
Touching! Well written. I especially liked the distracted actions leaving the audience begging for more. Best wishes with book sales.
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Linda, thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. I breaks my heart to see a hurt dog, and this one is so lovely. He’s great with all humans which is amazing after what he’s been through.
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Your blog is a great way to spread “doggy” news and promote your books too. You have a big heart and you’re smart too! Winning combination!
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Linda, you’re making Kristina go all teary-eyed. Thank you.
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As a volunteer for Golden Rescue, I hear these sorts of stories and they break my heart every time. Thankfully there are shelters and good people out there to give these dogs happy forever homes.
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Judy, You’re the best. Golden’s are great dogs. I’m wagging my tail at you for being a superstar human and working with Golden Rescue.
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Completely selfish on my part, Kristina. I miss Copper (he died Dec. 26, 2014 at almost 13) and I needed a connection. I am going to adopt another rescue…just not quite ready.
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Now you’re just going to make me cry. You’re lucky to have had Cooper for 13 years.
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I know. We got him at 8 months, a return to breeder. He would have been 13 this past April. Such a great dog, got us through some tough times. My husband, Mike, says, “We took in a dog that nobody wanted, and gave him a good home, and in turn, he gave us a good home.” True, but I still miss him every day. He used to hang with me when I was writing. Did NOT like the printer!
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Our dog, Scarlet was rescued from a shelter. 🙂 Congrats to Farley! If BLAZE became a movie, what dog would he like to play you?
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The Tramp for Lady and the Tramp – although I’m not sure if he’s a real dog, but he’s got a lot of personality. Scarlet must be one happy dog to have you as a human.
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I’m so happy that you are in her book. Can’t wait to read about you. I am glad your new friend has a happy ending to his story. I am hoping that his previous injury was from an accident and not a mean person. That is what I choose to think.
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So sad but from a mean person. But he’s okay now, and he loves humans. His personality doesn’t seem to have been affected by the ordeal.
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Dogs are truly full of unconditional love
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It never ceases to amaze me, the countless ways humans dream up to torture animals. Thank God there are also kind humans around to pick up the pieces.
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There a so many great humans out there who care for dogs. I’ve never met a bad human – I guess I’m just one lucky dog.
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What an adorable dog. I love that Farley is going to be in Blaze. So sad about his doggie friend. When I hear horrific stories like that I can’t comprehend what makes a person be so mean and violent – especially to man’s best friend! I’m glad Farley’s friend found a happy ending 🙂
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Farley is very proud to be in BLAZE. The happy ending is the best, especially for such a lovely dog.
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