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Our Dog Named Scruffy

Our dog named Scruffy likes to sleep by the fireplace,curled up in a ball. He likes to cuddle in between us for attention, to be petted, and spoken to. His favourite treat is Beggin' Strips". It's the only thing he will eat. At bedtime Scruffy sleeps in the middle, so no one is left out,in our big bed. In the morning he greets us with a bark and a tail wag. He likes to play fetch every chance he gets and he is friendly with people especially children. As I stretch from a deep relaxing sleep I realized that it was all a dream. Perhaps one day it will come true. Yes I do have a dog named Scruffy, but he is only a stationary dog He sits in my bedroom on the floor. At times he feels real to me. No we don't know when we will get a dog, but one day we will. it will not be a "Scruffy". Instead it will be a Border Terrier and that's alright with me!

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Date: 12/30/2016 11:58:00 AM
those furs in a life makes you a better person. got my share of rescues and always call them the beasts of sorrow when they depart you they burry a hole never to be filled. continue reading you and thank you for writing.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/31/2016 6:04:00 PM
Hello Catherine,I enjoyed writing this poem.This poem came to me in a dream,it was so real to me. I still have this statue dog it is a sheep dog in my bedroom by my door. I named him Scruffy.I am so pleased you like this poem
Date: 12/6/2016 1:52:00 PM
I enjoyed this lovely poem, Darlene, and I had to laugh when I got to the twist from dream to reality. I do hope that one day your wish will come true. Regards // paul
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/6/2016 1:55:00 PM
Hello Paul, If I don't get a Border Terrier, then I will get a calico cat. I like both dogs and cats.I always enjoy your poetry.
Date: 12/6/2016 8:51:00 AM
They are just like children that never grow up. Have fun with your border terrier:). I enjoyed your poem. It made me smile.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/6/2016 1:46:00 PM
I have a statue dog I named it Scruffy. When I slept Scruffy became alive.I have him in my bedroom on the floor near the door.He is a beautiful sheep dog in a statue form.Yes dogs are like children.I always enjoy your poetry.
Date: 12/6/2016 4:43:00 AM
I swear a friend as a border terrier called scruff , very intelligent dogs , love him to bits very loyal dogs
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/6/2016 1:51:00 PM
Oh -no Scruffy is a statue dog a Sheep dog, that came alive to me in a dream.Scruffy was bought at a garage sale in Wiartion. I will always have him.

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