In my anger, I sent him away... (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 13, 2009

I agree with the others, that Rufuz will be unconditionally happy to see you. I expect to see great poetry from him after his moments of solitude. It works for me,,,,,,,,,,......Jerry

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on July 13, 2009

he will be so happy to see you--animals are so lovely as they forgive and are uncondditionally loyal

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on July 12, 2009

Rufuz loves without condition, Ed; so don't worry. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 12, 2009

Dogs love, no matter what. I am sure he would forgive you; and all will be alright in the end. Continued prayers for you and Rufuz!~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

The important fact of the matter is this: Tyler will be okay; he's back home, where he belongs. It could have very easily been so much worse. Count your blessings. :)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 12, 2009

I've worked and lived with dogs my whole life, Bro, and one thing I know about them is that unlike we human beings, they never hold a grudge, and they seem to remember good things, not bad. Rufuz will be overjoyed to be home with you, once more.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Ed,

Rufuz will forgive you. He knows you love him. You might have been more scared than angry ... but don't blame yourself. It wasn't your fault. Rufuz was in his yard, on a leash. Something the boy did had to tick Rufuz off; he reacted, as any pet would. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. And Rufuz WILL forgive you.

(((HUGS))) love and continued prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Are you sure they will let you have him back,. What does Tyler's family say...As for Rufuz,I'm sure he'll be overjoyed to be back with you,and if i were you,i wouldn't treat him any differently,nor try to understand what happened. You know he had to be provoked in some way,and you'll probably never know how,unless the boy tells you, which I doubt he will...Eileen

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Ed,
All Rufus will remember is the good times you and he has had, dogs are very forgiving, he will be as happy to see YOU as you will be to see HIM. I'll be glad when that day comes, Ed. I'm counting them down with you.

Blessings and huggs,
~Linda

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Your objection would not have changed the circumstances. He'll be happy to return. He'll probably have a lot to write about.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Dogs are like children, he loves you and he is very forgiving, go get him as he is part of your life Ed.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Dear Ed,
Yes, dogs are forgiving. He will be so happy to see you and to come back home, he'll forget all about being "in jail." Dogs often are put in kennels while their Daddies go on vacation. And this wasn't your choice--it's a law. As far as your anger, yes, he'll forgive and forget that, too. In fact, I'm sure he already has and is just yearning to get back to his "spoiled rotten" routine, having fun and writing poems.
I had to go back and read several poems to understand what was behind this. I'll be praying, too.
Woof. Connie

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

I think that pets, especially dogs have an amazing ability to forgive and forget. It doesn't appear to me that you had much of a choice in the matter but maybe both of you have learned a valuable lesson and his parole will end in a happy reunionn.

fee

Reviewed by Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Rufuz will be sooo happy to see you, all will be well
I guarantee it
Hang in there Ed
The Buzzard

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

You had every right to angry and scared. I'm sure the authorities gave you no choice with respect the rabies quarantine. He will be so happy to come home that all will be instantly forgiven and forgotten. Dogs do that. Patrick

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Putting ourselves in Rufuz place we also wouldn't understand why the punishment and why the cage, after all we were defending our asses, we reacted boldly to an aggressive act and now we are been punish?
Give Rufuz all the comfort and soothing words, he will understand that you care not why he was send ten days away.

Georg

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on July 11, 2009

Oh, Ed! Don't doubt Rufuz. There are no differences 'tween you two. No, you'll not forget what happened, but forgive and put it behind you. Your actions will reflect Rufuz' reactions, so just be happy he is home and totally enjoy one another again; give him a big hug as you do. Hmmm....maybe buy him a hamburger - no cheese, no fries - on the way home :o)
Remember what Kate B. told you.
Hugs and Love to both of you - Micke