20 great years.

He was the runt of the little.

So tiny but just something

about him was so endearing.

He had a deformed back left leg.

And had a little bend in his spine

near his hips.

But this little soul.

Was never unhappy or sad.

He always gave his all.

Against his brothers and sisters.

They accepted him.

And teased him a little at times.

And other times. They licked him

and cuddled up to him for warmth

and love while they all slept together.

When he grew stronger and healthier.

A young couple adopted him.

And called him Fred.

He was as happy as a little King.

In his new doggie life.

And lived to a grand all age of

20 doggy years. With Linda & Bill

who adored him beyond words.

Reviews

[angel]

Reminds me of an unwanted kitten we acquired. Trust me to choose the damaged one; a kitten with one eye (the other eye completely missing, the eye socket closed, and furred over)...or Dusty, a little grey kitten with a deformed leg.
We took him to the vet, who recommended amputation, as this left, front leg was impeding him.
Once that leg was off, Dusty came into his own! He still limped when he was walking, but when he ran--a blur! You couldn't tell there was anything at all wrong with him!
He died at 17, which is a good old age.
I enjoyed your memorial tribute, Dawn.
I noticed two things.
I think you meant 'the runt of the LITTER', also 'he lived to a grand, OLD age'.

[Onlyme]

Your a good soul angel. Glad he lived a to a grand age. thanks Dawn.

[angel]

Currently, we have 11 cats; I had 3, and one is older, and lazy. We were planning to get him a kitten, as a playmate and companion.
My husband went to pick up our kitten, and he came back with him, his two brothers, and his (pregnant again) mom.
She had four more kittens...

[Richard M]

A beautiful poem Dawn and brought back many memories of many litters throughout our lives living in town and out on farms. Loved the imagery and the memories!

[Onlyme]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard, so nice it gave you some nice memories of your own from yonder years. That is so nice to hear. hugs Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

This sounds like a tribute Dawn to a little pup, the runt of the litter, who survived against the odds with Linda and Bill who adored him. We had a kitten like that who survived against the odds. Heartwarming and sad at the same time.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Thanks Chris

[Fran Marie]

Fred sounds like a happy pup indeed..such an endearing write ...well done..

[Onlyme]

Thankyou Fran, that was really kind of you to say.

[goldenscar__]

my dear Dawn, you never ceases to impress me with your superb poetry.

[Onlyme]

Bless you sweetheart, you do make me smile. hugs. Dawn.

[goldenscar__]

.....:))))

[Paul Bell]

Funny how nothing keeps a dog down.
Take it Fred outlived his brothers and sisters.

[Onlyme]

that is so true Paul. Dogs are outstanding creatures.