Ian and the Corgi Cruiser
by Arleen Rooney
Dawn was yawning and just about to rise. Ian looked in either direction to make sure no one saw him going to the Corgi Castle drawbridge to fetch the Corgi Chronicle. "I’ve got to see what jobs are available for a gregarious little Pembroke Corgi", he thought to himself. I want to do my part and help rescue my less fortunate canine compatriots. My mistress assigned me the role of spokesdog for the canine rescue project. Somehow, I just feel that’s a title without a "paws on involvement". Granted it’s a dignified role but I want more in the way of a Corgi career.
As Ian gripped the Corgi Chronicle in his mouth and carried it back into the castle, he looked again to make sure no one saw him. Eagerly, he opened the paper to the classified section. Using his right front paw, he carefully scanned the "help wanted section". He could hardly believe his eyes. Perfect he thought.
The ad read "chauffeur needed to drive the Corgi Cruiser for home delivery of adoptable canines. Must be able to mingle with all classes of canines. Must be courageous, compassionate and congenial". "Why that’s me", Ian exclaimed out loud. He let out a howl of ecstasy.
He ran to the mirror and made sure his coat was immaculate, he put on his Corgi Cap and with the classified section in his mouth headed to the Corgi Campgrounds. That is where the adoptable canines hung out until a home was ready for them. It was a lot of fun staying at the Corgi Campgrounds. The campers were a mixed bag. Purebreds, mix-breeds of all sizes hung out together. They pondered what to do to be more adoptable. They smiled and pranced. They wagged their tails and they barked. They rolled their eyes, they begged and they bounced a ball. They sat and looked well behaved. hey ran and played and looked rambunctious. And they waited.
Corgi Campgrounds was under the command of Colonel Duffy Mac Duff. He was tough, not a powder puff and he knew his stuff. Colonel Mac Duff was concerned that each canine be matched to just the right home. He liked to see the older canines go to older human companions. Their stride would match as they walked and their senior years would compliment each other. The "Colonel" kept a close eye on the pups. They were assigned to the "Pup Tent" and had two housemothers to care for them. Belle Welley was a very protective housemother guarding her young charges from any wayward tendencies such as chewing and digging and getting lost. Penny Penn was also the camp’s athletic director. She believed in "whipping" the young ones into shape by taking them on vigorous romps through the forest, teaching them to "smell out trouble" and be ready to "race home to the Pup Tent" if need be.
Ian approached Colonel Duffy Mac Duff and cleared his throat with a loud bark. "Colonel, I’m here for the position of Chauffeur for the Corgi Cruiser. I’m your canine. I’m strong, can pull a heavy load and am a pied piper when it comes to humans. I am courageous, congenial and compassionate. Can I test drive the Cruiser?" Ian was so excited. He couldn't even think about anything except driving the Cruiser
There it was in all its glory. A smart looking wagon with bright red wooden slats and rubber wheels. The cruiser could hold five canines at one time and Ian had been working out in the castle gym to develop his physique. He had a strong chest with a lot of "pulling power". Colonel Mac Duff cleared his throat and said "let’s have you take the Cruiser out for a test run. I’ll let you chauffeur me."
Ian adjusted his sunglasses, straightened his Corgi cap and donned the red harness. His chest swelled with pride as Colonel Mac Duff climbed onboard the Cruiser. "Anytime you’re ready, chauffeur, let us proceed". Ian took a deep breath and stepped out with the harness properly strapped in place. He pulled the cruiser through the Corgi Campground and onto the country lane. He thought the Colonel would like to see Corgi Castle so he headed in that direction. Ian sauntered along in his Corgi jog secretly hoping he was making a good impression. As he rounded the corner headed for the castle, he heard Colonel Mac Duff bark out in complimentary fashion, "Splendid driving, you’ve got the job my boy".
Ian welled with pride. He stopped at the castle so Colonel Mac Duff might stretch his legs and have a drink of water. Then the two, chauffeur and passenger, headed back to Corgi Campgrounds with the Corgi Cruiser.
On
Board The
All the pooches stood in
a row
Chauffeur Ian knew where
they had to go
Each dog delightfully happy
Joyful, well behaved; not
snappy
Well brushed, collar, leash
and tag
Tail or tail-less all a
wag
Step on board the Corgi
Cruiser
Be a winner, not a loser
Be a companion to your person
Be willing, dutiful and
learn some
Be devoted and true blue
And the best will come
to you
Step on board, my dear little
pal
I'll take you to your guy
or gal
Don't linger or delay
We must be on our way
I'll bring you to that special
home
From which you'll never
wish to roam
"ANGELS"
by
Arleen Rooney
Angel in my pocket
Angel on my shoulder
Angel on a locket
Angel on a holder
Angels surround us
To care and to fuss
Shaking off the dust
Talk to your angel
Assigned to you at birth
Happy and full of mirth
Your Godly mantle
Emma's my angel
She told me her name
Call upon her often
My rough day to soften
She shows me the way
She is my mainstay
ANGEL
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because they're very
well hidden!
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of the Adorable Adoptables
page! Good Luck!!!
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