Waggy Tales Dog Blog

Welcome to Waggy Tales Dog Blog!

Hi everyone I wanted to start a blog to share my two great loves…..dogs and books.

First of all, a little about me, my name is Louise however, everyone calls me Lou. I have always loved dogs and had a lot of experience in the rescue world both as a foster mum and home checker. My mini dachshund Darcy is a rescue dog we adopted in 2015. You can read lots more about him here. 

In addition to Darcy, we also have Holly, a rather mature lady who likes to keep everyone in line. However, it only takes a sausage or a tummy rub to win her over. At thirteen years old she is a sprightly bundle of fun, and furthermore, she doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

 

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All breeds are welcome, especially if they have Waggy Tails.

There will be informative content too, including health and behavior issues. Additionally, I will discuss the process of rescuing a dog or in contrast, buying a puppy from a breeder. At the same time, I always try to review and promote any books featuring dogs, especially if they are rescue related.

It’s always great to hear your stories, so don’t be afraid to tell me in the comments section, I’m always around for a chat too.

Book Reviews

I am an avid book reader and have written several ebooks which are collections of funny and thought-provoking poems. I try to support authors by doing book reviews through NetGalley and  Amazon. In addition, I  post here on this blog and various social media sites.

My favourite genres are psychological thrillers, mystery, romance, crime, children’s, chick lit.

However, books featuring dogs are always high up on the list!

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Feel free to get in touch if a review would help you out.

(There is a waiting list, however, I always get to you in the end!)

My email is lou.capp@yahoo.co.uk.

Additionally, I love to join blog tours and like to hear from publishers too.

Although I will mainly discuss books and dogs, in general, I love to chat about everyday things too.

Hope you can stop by at Waggy Tales Dog Blog.

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Firstly, I wanted to share a poem with you about Alfie who sadly passed away on 5th April 2017.

Let me tell you a little about Alfie first

 

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We needed a companion for our older dog Holly and researched the temperaments of many breeds. Above all, the character was most important to us. Consequently, we found a puppy who was a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shih Tzu. Both breeds have a reputation for being loyal, caring, affectionate and sweet-natured.

Well, Alfie didn’t disappoint. He was all of those things…….and more!

He soon became a soul mate for our older dog but more importantly, he took on the role of nurturer to all the rescue dogs who came through our door. I called him my ‘wingman’ because he took care of the canine side of fostering, whilst I did the human stuff. He would share his bed, his toys, even his mum with whoever came to stay, there were no exceptions. He seemed to know that the foster dogs didn’t have privileges like he did. When they all moved on he still had his soul mate Holly and later Mr. Darcy the dachshund. Similarly, he knew instinctively when I was sad and would stay by my side on the (many) sleepless nights.

Here is Alfie’s poem

You shared your loved ones

your toys, your bed

‘Such a softy’ was often said

And when they left

for pastures new

You picked me up

and helped me through

Your little soul mate
looks so sad
She’ ll always miss
the love you had
Your partner in crime
looks at the door
the one where you met him
with an open paw
That tiny puppy
you taught to play
she’d nibble your ears
then run away
The one who was sick
hurt and betrayed
You taught him to trust you
and great friends were made
Then there’s the pal
who visits each year
On hot sunny days
and with Christmas cheer
with a wag of your tail
and your welcoming face
the fun you’d have!
the birds you’d chase

When the days were dark

with sadness and pain

You gave me a reason

to get up again.

And now

too soon

its come to an end

And your work is needed

in heaven my friend.

They needed an angel to stand at the gate
to welcome the others
who’d wait and wait
for their family to join them
so alone and so sad
But you’ll comfort their sorrow
and soothe pain
that they had
Now the house is so quiet
the cushions are neat
There’s no sneezy kisses
or pattering of feet
The summer-house
won’t be the same
without my boy
hiding again
And the cold lonely nights
when I cannot sleep
We drank warm milk
and to bed, we’d creep
So for now
we bid you good-bye
My angel in heaven
a new star in the sky.
I wrote the poem less than a day after Alfie died, it is raw and unedited because it shows the anguish of losing a pet.
If you’ve recently lost a beloved pet you might find this post helpful. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have any magical cures for bereavement. However, it might help to know that you are not alone.
Alfie was the inspiration for Waggy Tales Dog Blog and it is dedicated to him.

Just a quick update.

On a more positive note, my daughter welcomed a new puppy into her family to be a doggy playmate to Cavapoo, Rosie!
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His name is Luca, and he is a very handsome Goldendoodle.

Of course, I have been charting his process in Waggy Tales Dog Blog so consequently, we now have lots of puppy posts too! Additionally, if problems arise, we will discuss that too.
Luca and Rosie stay with me when their mum is away, so as well as lots of fun, I get extra cuddles too.
Please call by at Waggy Tales Dog Blog and join me on my doggy and bookish journey and of course,

Keep those tails wagging!

17 thoughts on “Waggy Tales Dog Blog

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  1. Oh, what a wonderful connection. Because had you not decided to follow Learning from Dogs I may never have read this beautiful, passionate poetic tribute. Please allow me to repost this over on LfD in my Keep Their Memories Alive folder.

  2. This is just beautiful. My sympathies for losing your sweet pal. There is a wonderful book “Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates” that gives scriptural references to God’s creatures having a place in eternity. I look forward to the day I see my fur babies again. Thank you for following and sharing this! I also shared this on Facebook!

  3. Thank you Terri you are very kind, its comforting to think that our pets will be waiting one day and I will look out for the book you mentioned, I look forward to reading more of your posts xx

  4. Oh I love this. <3 I am sending much love and blessings to you and to Alfie. So glad you wrote a poem. I just did a women's group on forgiveness, and we were talking about how creativity can help us to forgive.

    So glad to connect with you. Have a wonderful evening,
    Debbie xo

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