Reggie my lovable dachshund

Quote " Dogs are not our whole life ,but they make our lives whole." By Roger Carus 

When his soulful eyes gaze at me
As he snuggles into me, on my knee
Very demanding dachshunds are
His high pitch bark, could see me far
His qualities are great,~ apart from the bark
Don't  need an alarm, he's up with the lark
Wouldn't have him any other way
For Reggie is here to stay
Deep in this heart of mine
Yes he's simply divine
Loves to chase his ball
Been like that from he was small
He will be two in December 
Same month as me ~ always remember
Loves his food and treats
His needs are met~ he sure eats
He loves to bury himself  into his fleece
Makes a den with cushions so at peace
Then falls asleep
Looks so cute can make me weep
Dogs are true loyal friends
That love us too the ends
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Crandall Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It sounds like you've got quite a dog there in Reggie! A nice tribute!
Ray Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Anatole France remarked, You are only half a soul until you love an animal. My mother said animals are gifts from God. My cat Abigail is like Reggie, part of my life of joy. I enjoyed the poem for the love it so eloquently shares. thank you
Gibbons Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Thank u Timothy for your encouraging comment Thank u for reading 🕊️🌙
George Avatar
August 10, 2026 at 7:44 AM
I was particularly drawn to this poem knowing that it is on a dachshund. I too had a dachshund. It was so loving, part of the family. When it died at age six, we felt so lonely and bought another of the same breed. It stayed with us for another eight years. It too had a sudden end. We hardly thought they would ever linger in our memory. I have written half a dozen poems on my dachshund. 🤔They are the most affectionate dogs of all, l feel. Enjoyed your account of your Reggie💕
Gibbons Avatar
August 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Thanks Valsa for your loving comment reggie is so affectionate needs to sit or lie touching me. So sad you lost your two so fast. I also have a 16yr longhaired jack Russell he's deaf n blind I dread the day he crosses rainbow🌈 bridge 😭hugzzzz friend 🫂🦋💖
Delegans Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I love the quote you shared and of course the poem. Dogs are amazing and so loyal. Very relatable write, Dorothy.
Gibbons Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Thank you Christopher 🕊️hugzz friend have a blessed Sunday ✍️
Jones Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Love this! We had a dachshund too and he was a riot! Very mischievous and lovable! He once somehow climbed our dinner table and ate a whole bag of tootsie rolls! He pooped candy wrappers for a week! 😂
Gibbons Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Sounds like reggie he destroyed my reading glasses hmmm my son got them bandaged together n glued so embarrassing out anywhere putting them on 😀😂 his high pitched bark drives me crazy bones 🤔😂 thank u for your lovely comment Karen hugzzz friend 🌹
Gibbons Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Edmonds  Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 12:52 AM
That’s lovely Dorothy, pets make wonderful companions… Beryl
Gibbons Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thanks Beryl for popping in hugzzz friend
Godwin Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I have a Siamese cat I dearly love and can't bear the thought of him not being with us, he's family. Coincidentally, he was born in Oct like me! Are you both SAG or CAP? I, too, have written poems about my wee, soft love (also demanding at times.)
Gibbons Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Awww Cay Cay your siamese cat will be lovely. We are both Sag reggie 1st of Dec I'm 12th 😄 I also have a long haired jack Russell benji he's 16 his sight n hearing going I dread the day he won't be with us, my son and I were talking about that we both not looking forward to benji crossing the rainbow 🌈 bridge so everyday is a bonus . I need tondona poem about him 😍 have a great week hugzzz friend ❤️
Andresen Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
- The best friend on earth, Dorothy ... a beloved dog :) - I have two little 4 legged friends ... always faithful and loving :) - hugs
Gibbons Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Hei Anne-Lise nice to see you in my place 😍 yeah the best friend we can depend on to love us to the end our doggies 🐶🐕‍🦺 I have 2 4 legged friends too. Reggie dachsund be 2 in Dec and my beautiful benji was 16 in April I'm blessed and count everyday a blessing. Dreading the day he goes over rainbow 🌈 bridge... but I do believe dogs go to heaven so I know when time comes I hang on to that 🕊️💕
Cunningham Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
They're more than just pets, they're part of the family. My daughter has two of them. Lovely tribute to Reggie Dorothy. Have a lovely day. Tom🌹
Gibbons Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Hi Tom yeah there my boys ... I treat them like that too.also have long haired jack Russell benji 16 yrs everyday he's still ere is blessing Dread the day he has to cross rainbow 🌈 bridge. I need to do a poem for him . Have a blessed week Tom ✍️hugs friend
Lane Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Reggie is a lucky pup to have a mum who loves him so much. 💕
Gibbons Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Awwww thank u sweet friend ❤️🦄😘😎
Scragg Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Awww a heart melting bond... 🫠 💓 this is beautiful Dorothy, a lovely couplet 💎💖🐕 Great job!! 😉🥰
Gibbons Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Thank u natasha for your encouraging comments hugzzz friend ✍️🦄🍎🦋
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