~ Blue ~
Sept. 1989 - Jan. 2, 2004
In February of 1990, Darren found Blue abandoned at his workplace and then took him home. It took Blue some time before he became comfortable with his surroundings, but not long after that, he became the most loyal and friendly dog anybody could imagine. He loved playing with children and other dogs. Blue was so grateful to Darren and loyal to Winston. He appreciated all the food and attention he got. Meantime, Winston made sure that Blue knew who the boss of the house was, but Blue did not mind.
Winston and Blue spent eight wonderful years together. When Winston passed away, Blue missed him sorely and looked for him all over the house. A few months later, Darren got another Whippet puppy and named him Wesley. Blue was very happy that he had a new companion. Blue was definitely man's best friend and he will never be forgotten. Thank you Blue for all of the wonderful memories. Darren wrote a poem in memory of him. Here it is:
BLUE
In Memory Of
The working day came to an end
It’s payday, where was I going to spend
While departing, I caught my second wind
While in passing, something furry turned my head
Reluctantly, stopping there instead
There he lay, in back of a truckbed
How can a rancher dare
Tying a young Heeler to a spare
Graciously, I saved him from despair
How anyone could do this, I can’t conceive
Happily, he came home with me
Somehow, it was meant to be
Weathered was he, but all was not lost
My gain became the rancher’s loss
I would not part with my canine friend at any cost
Instinctively, both we already knew
The name he came to be, was Blue
Having a Heeler was all brand new
This special dog sent from above
His best trait, unconditional love
Angel is he, or symbol that of a white dove
Many wonderful years have passed
Memories of Blue and I will always last
Never will he become a thing of the past
Copyright ©2004 Darren M. Grine
~ Cole ~
After Blue passed on, Darren was searching the internet one night in February 2004 when he came across a whippet rescue link. He was curious about it, so he clicked on it to see if there were any whippets for adoption. However, when he clicked on the link, it took him to another site, and that's where he came upon a shelter site, where he saw a heeler up for adoption. When he called about him, he found that the heeler had already been adopted out, but that his brother was still available. The next day he went to the shelter to visit Cole and the rest is history.
When Cole arrived at the house, he made himself at home right away. He is very energetic and has a strong instinct to heel everybody. Wesley and Cole are now best of friends. They love to play together and wrestle each other to the ground. Cole tries to heel Wesley, but he can't catch a running whippet! Darren wrote a poem about Cole's adoption:
Take Me Home
By Darren M. Grine
One night you were searching on the net
Playing with the computer is your favorite pastime yet
But this evening you unknowingly surfed a cuddly new pet
Being that I’m a heeler I am a favored choice
When my pics downloaded you reacted with rejoice
All the while there was noticeable excitement in your voice
I had the face that everyone could adore
My shiny black coat you had to click for more
As a heartbreaker I’m sure to become tail-wagger lore
You called the shelter as if it was a hotel
My stay was temporary but it was more like a motel
Our paths crossing was one that would be easy to foretell
The next day you traveled to visit me by car
It was an exciting trip because the journey wasn’t far
Once we met for the first time it was like wishing upon a star
As you picked me up I no longer felt alone
While you held me my affection was clearly shown
When asked if I wanted to go with you, I barked please take me home
Copyright ©2004 Darren M. Grine
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