Remembering my dogs

They are always close to me, through the power of my memory bank. They were my most avid listeners, they never turned their backs on me, and I shall always remember them.

Oh, how I still remember the sounds of their voices. Yella, a fat female Lab with a loud but firm voice. Tiger, a male Lab with a voice that resonated authority. Lion, a male retriever with a voice that was filled with a bit of timidity and yet a bit of bravery.

Each dog had his/her own unique personality, but at the end of the day I am very sure they each knew that I was blind. They never complained whenever I failed to notice them lying in the way. As a matter of fact, they often tried to scramble out of my way if they felt that I was coming towards them. That was Yella's trademark. They were patient, eager, and always willing to play games with me. They ran with me on the beach, walked with me in the gardens, and let me give them frequent baths. We frolicked in the waves, ran around the house, and they were my first in line customers whenever I played restaurant as a kid. Ah yes! Those were my dogs and they will forever be remembered.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and tell others about my dogs. Come by any time and visit me at www.donnajodhan.com where you can enjoy my detective audio mysteries.