Late Sunday night I’m sipping tea
and watching the end
of, “Ray Donovan: The Movie.”
And crying.
Chauncey, the puppy, should be
running in dreams after
hounding Mlady and Dotty
all day; instead, he’s nibbling
my toes.
What a silly, synchronous
act of comforting.
Note: Chauncey passed away in 2016, but he remains alive in my memory. David asked if the top photo was of him. No, it isn’t, but I found one of him as a puppy to share:
Mish is today’s host of dVerse’ Quadrille Monday. Mish says:
Would you like to nibble at some poetry? Add the word or form of the word, nibble to your poem of 44 words, not including the title. A culinary theme is fine but certainly not required. There are many things to nibble on.
Tao Talk 
Those offbeat things happen in dreams
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And in real life! (No, I don’t have a new puppy, but still…) Thanks, Larry.
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Our furry friends know when we need comforting.
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Yes they do, thank you, Merril :)
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You’re welcome!
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Aw, that’s very cute, and very sweet of your pup. They know, you know.
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Thank you, Sarah. The new pup is fictional but it is something Chauncey would do.
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So very nice to have a comforting friend like that… so many have gotten puppies here as they have been working from home… and I can understand that.
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Thank you, Bjorn. Yes, now is the time for furbabies. We are actually having a pet food shortage in the US because of it. I would love to get a puppy, but the cats would have him for breakfast.
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It’s a nice idea, even if the puppy is fictional :)
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:) Thanks Jane!
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Haha, warm, sentimental, and cheeky!
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Guilty as charged :)
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Puppy love <3
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<3
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It is one of the funniest things to see a dog running in their dreams. Thanks for reminding me of that visual.
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My pleasure, “Someone.” :)
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~Mish~
technical difficulties lol
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Ah! Mystery solved :)
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love this fun loving poem💖
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Cindy, thank you :)
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pleasure! 💖💖
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That’s very comforting from your sweet pup.
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Yes, Grace :)
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Puppy love is the best! Cute poem!
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Thank you!
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Love the pup, loved the poem.
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Christopher, thank you very much.
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Aww, such a charming scene with your little nibbler here. I can easily see it.
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Happy to have created that visual for you, Raivenne. Thank you.
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Aww, what a cute puppy! Pets can be so comforting – sometimes the best therapy! They also don’t talk back! :-)
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Thanks, Christian, I agree on all accounts :)
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Aww! Really sweet and what a precious puppy.
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Thank you very much, Mary.
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Amazing how in tuned to feeling your pet can be
Happy Monday
Much love
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Yes it is, Gillena. Thank you!
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So sweet, your fictional puppy!
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:) Thanks Sascha!
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How adorable! Sounds like a wonderful friend for you.
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Thank you, Dwight.
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Aww, so empathetic of him. Cute poem.
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:) Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re welcome Li.
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Sounds like he is well tuned into his mistress!
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Marion, he is. My cats, Mlady and Dotty, are also.
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How incredibly sweet, Lisa <3
(is that Chauncey in the photo?)
-David
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Thanks, David. No it isn’t but I should add one of Chauncey as a pup at the end. Check back in a bit if you want to see him.
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🐶
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He’s there now if you want to see him.
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AWwwww….!
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Silly maybe, but so heartwarming! Li, you miss him so much, isn’t it!
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Punam, I miss him every day :(
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I hear you. Hugs.
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<3
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It feels really nice when a dog comforts you when you’re in tears,by rubbing against you or licking your hands or legs,yeah? :)
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Yes, Veera :)
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Puppy love. (K)
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To quote Snoopy… ““Happiness is a warm puppy”
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<3 Excellent, Max. How is Martha these days? I haven't heard you mention her lately.
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Oh she is calming down a little now…she has a playmate next door…a small Texas Heeler and they can play for hours….if Martha doesn’t run over her lol.
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Awwww that’s so neat she has a playmate. I remember Bob used to take Chauncey over to his brother’s house every Sunday. His brother had Chester, who looked like a cross between a Black Lab and a Great Dane. Those two would also have a lot of fun playing. Chauncey, the tiny ball of energy, could be a pest though and Chester would let him know when he had had enough. Not mean, but Chauncey got the message.
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We even thought about getting a smaller dog just for Martha to have some friend to play with. It wears her out and she is much better when she is tired…not as curious.
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How adorable your Chauncy was … I am dog-sitting my granddaughter’s dog right now ~ Rooney. He is so sweet a small reddish poodle 2 1/2 years old. The act of comforting, ah yes.
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Helen, knowing you have Rooneye to hug makes me smile. My mom had a miniature poodle named Duke that she adored years ago. Now she has a Shih Tzu (sp?) named Hailey that she adores. My mom would be lost without Hailey.
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Wow, nibbling your toe? Ain’t it so adorably comforting! Oh I love such pets who know how to treat warmly. 🤗
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He’s just a ghost dog now, but yes :)
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Ohoho… i see. Almost took it for a real dog. Can sometimes be creepy, hah. 🌼🌼
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Awww.. sweet memories, I’ve no doubt.
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<3
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💞
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🐶 -Love come just when you need it. So precious. Perfect gift that lasts and gets better every time. Thanks for sharing. Loved reading this. xoxo-🐶
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Thanks much, Selma. I love that puppy emoji.
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Well you certainly don’t need another comment, but love this poem and your pup as well.
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Thanks, Judy. He was the cutest lil guy and a better buddy one couldn’t ask for.
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Do you have a dog now?
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Not now. Not since Chaun passed in 2016.
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