In this issue:

The Husbands

Happy Endings

Rainbow Bridge

Wisdom of Athena Maria

Fathers Day by Mary Margaret O'Brian

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We received a note from Lisa Hansen in Oregon that little Pete went to the Rainbow Bridge after going into kidney failure. We send our deepest sympathy to you and thank you for giving him such a loving and wonderful home.

Poppy has found her forever home in Oregon and her daily walks are a dream come true for this little dog.

Hi Everyone,

Do you remember Mary Margaret O'Brien? The little Yorkie that was such a great little writer for our newsletter. Well her mother just sent me one of her articles for this Father's Day edition.

Mary Margaret's Diary

Good morning, everyone! To all of our fathers everywhere I wish a very special "Happy Father's Day"! This picture is for my Daddy in case he has internet access and this is me on my first birthday. I think he'd like this for his wallet, don't you?? If he had a wallet....or pockets?? No matter! It's the thought that counts, they say!

Today, we're going to keep services short and to the point! It's a special day for all of our fathers - our birth fathers, our adoptive fathers, our friends and relatives who are fathers..to ALL Fathers. Today should be about THEM!! So....instead of writing an inspirational message or a sermon, I wrote a tribute to my very own personal Dad, and I'd like to share it with you.

(ahem...coff coff.....stepping to microphone and unfolding paper)

To My Birth Father...

Dandy Agustus Bush,

On Father's Day 2011

Of Presidential quality

Was my dear old Dad.

He was the handsome sire of me,

The best that could be had.

Although we never really met

His genes make up my cells.

Whenever I think of Dear Old Dad

My little puppy heart swells.

I know if he were with me now

We'd take long, luxurious walks.

We'd toss the Frisbee, Roll the Ball

And have Father-Daughter Talks.

Before I go to sleep at night

As I wind up my day's affairs,

I rest my head against the bed

And name him in my prayers.

Dear Lord, I say, please bless my Dad

And (if you're not in an awful hurry)

Be sure to give my love and thanks

To Dandy Agustus Bush of Missouri!!

by his most loving daughter, Mary-Margaret O'Brien

(or, as he might remember me, ID number GF110958)

Thank you...thank you, everyone. I know that, at this moment, you are all thinking about your Dads, too. No matter whether we were part of a litter or a clutch, without our Dads we wouldn't be here today. And without our heavenly Father orchestrating events in the Universe, we wouldn't be in our forever homes with our adoptive parents, and we say "Thank You!" to Him, too!!

Today we are foregoing the usual treat table in the garden as I understand that the Ladies of the Leather Collar have a barbeque planned for later in the day. All are invited. Chicken and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a side dish to serve eight if you'd like to participate in our "potlick".

Please turn to your neighbors and wag your tails or fluff your feathers as a sign of peace and love. Remember to always be as you wish others to be. As the famous poet, Rowlf Dingo Emerson, once said - "He who bites, picks fights!".

Go in peace...

Blessings....

Mary-Margaret O'Brien

Lt. Chaplain - Yorkie Brigade Chapel

"Yorkie prayers are Angel's wishes!"

"Pups for PPL"

"A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue." Anonymous

Editor

MaryElizabeth Dugmore

Technical Editors

Cassie Timmermeyer

Laura Morrisey

Contributors

Raquel Norton

Michele Dawn

Trish Broersma

Lisa Hanson