298: Maggie. R.I.P.

Several day ago I caught a glimpse of an image. This morning I could think about little else. So here is the story.

Several years ago I started a project of documenting all the cemeteries in the county. I now have a new, very special one. Early in this blog I introduced Maggie, the dog living with some of the local homeless Guys.

It seems that Maggie was involved in a fatal accident several weeks ago and an appropriate memorial service followed. It was attended my many of the local homeless, along with some friends of the homeless. The memorial service was conducted by 5 local pastors representing various churches and denominations in our community. I say all this to say: The homeless are just like everyone else. The have feeling and they care. They cherish true friendship and a pleasant greeting.

The Guardian

When I got to the location, this morning, I visited with Bob for a while while "Lady", a recently arrived stray dog, kept watch from a distance. As I walked out of the camp toward the grave she got close to Bob and made sure he was OK. She continued to watch me as I walked to the grave site and paid my respects. After I took this image and was walking back to my truck I looked back over my shoulder and noticed that she went over to the grave site and made sure everything was OK, before returning to bob's side. Maggie will never be forgotten but it seems Bob has a new companion.

169: Caught

We have all hear the old expression "Caught with their hand in the Cookie Jar." How about their whole head?

Caught

166: The Sound of Music

Christmas Caroling

165: The Truckers Dog

Went to my favorite health food store for the $2.98 Lunch Special (see image #97 ). 15 days before Christmas and they are a long way from home. But where is home?

Devoted

151: Street Photography -- Cinderella ?

Cinderella ?

110: Out For Dinner

Out For Dinner,
Write your own story.

96: Dawg Gone

DAWG GONE

Homeless People and Homeless Pets Need Love too.

23: Portrait or Snapshot

A couple of days back, when I was talking about the homeless guys, I mentioned Maggie had returned after a short absence. This prompted some questions as to “Who is Maggie?” Well meet Maggie May.



It seems that one day last week Maggie decided to take her provider (one of the Homeless Guys) out for a walk. She thought her provider was well trained and would behave so she did not put a lease on her provider. Well she was spotted by the police and was promptly carted off to jail, for violating the leash law. She was incarcerated for a couple of days. As a precaution she was given a physical, tortured with shots, and other indignities. As a condition of her release she is required to take regular monthly treatments. These treatments were supplied in advance by the puppy jail.

As you can see Maggie is a happy camper now he is back home in the “jungle”. She was so glad when she saw me today she let out a yelp and treated me to two big muddy paw prints on my shirt.