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In Memory of
JOSEPH HARTNAGLE
(Mr. Australian Shepherd)
Joseph, Nancy and I miss you. You were our friend from the day we first met
you. We flew to your home in Colorado
and, upon arriving, you introduced us to our first Aussie puppy. We remember
seeing you standing beside the driveway waiting for us to arrive. You had
placed our new puppy in a small, overstuffed chair for the greeting with her new
family. You were full of pride as you showed us the puppy you had picked out
for us. You took us into your home, introduced us to your wonderful parents and
we shared several incredible days with you. After we returned to Florida,
you called to check up on us.
You
touched so many lives in such a positive way, especially ours. You guided
us through when we had questions, and now, even in death, you continue to guide
us with your wonderful books. We will never forget you Joe.
You
are the Master of the following poem which is written in your memory.
Nancy and Bill Harger
Earth Creations Kennel
A Dog in the House
A dog in the house? It
simply can’t be
He’s too much unlike you and
me
He runs around acting much
like a kid
He broke that dish; you know
he did
He has four legs and no tail
too
He’s not like me and he’s
not like you
Could he be smiling when he
looks at me
He’s only a dog; that simply
can’t be
The other day I passed by a
farm
An Aussie was herding sheep
yet causing them no harm
And when he had finished his
work for the day
His Master knelt and hugged
him and that was his pay.
I witnessed love from mans
best friend
I learned my lesson, and my
rules began to bend
I asked the Aussie’s Master
what he would do
About a dog in the house
‘cause I haven’t a clue
Sir, my Aussie and I live
together day in and day out
When the chores are all
done, we simply hangout
He gives unending love, even
though I’m frequently wrong
He guards me in my home from
dawn till dawn
So Mister, listen up to what
I have to say
Show your dog you love him
more and more each day
Give him a bed in the
comfort of your home
A rug or a towel; it needn’t
be foam
Give yourself joy that
you’ll remember to the end
Find the peace, love and
happiness given freely from your friend
Those smiles you thought you
saw, “that simply can’t be”
Were God’s gift to help you
finally see.
Dedicated to our friend Joe Hartnagle and his Las Rocosa Aussies, especially
ours.
By
Bill Harger
Las Rocosa Just By Chance
"Darby" |
Las Rocosa Gotta Be Joseph
"Brinkley" |
Las Rocosa Flo Blue
"Abbey" |
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