THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Canine Dating Advice

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Canine Dating Advice

It's hard to find a fella I love as much as my Dad, but I need a date for the dance.

Yente Ruby--I hope it's not too late for you to fix me up for the Heart 2 Heart Dance. I should have asked you right away for your wonderful matchmaking services. I mean look at lucky Sarge and Cinderella.

But no - I went cheap and went to one of those online dating sites, Snoot.com and THIS is what they sent me for a possible date match. I am sure he has a nice personality but. . . .

Abby the Lab

The Blogville Heart 2 Heart Dance is coming up. If you haven't signed up go on over and visit

Murphy and Stanley

11 comments:

Kinley WestieJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:47 PM
I bet Ruby can do better dan dat.
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FANCY the Red Standard PoodleJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:36 AM
Hi Y'all!

Good luck findin' a partner for the dance.

Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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Frankie Furter and ErnieJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:27 AM
OMD No WAY should you go with THAT GUY... he would end up in one of Chef Sasha's Awesome Pizzas.

We are PAWSITIVE that Yente RUBY can come up with an APPROPRIATE Date fur you, Abby.
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Idaho PugRanchJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Oh uh yea, we think Ruby better help you out there!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
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MurphyJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:49 PM
I KNOW Ruby can do better than that! We hope you emailed her right away!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley
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M. K. ClintonJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:56 PM
Definitely my biggest laugh of the day so far!
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AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:14 PM
"Oh Doggies....BITES GET RUBY ON THE PHONE...Abby is in trouble" "What Sus......holy-gwak-a moley...what the heck is that guy"

Abby stand by, YOU NEED HELP, lots of HELP!

The Mad Scots
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LBJJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:32 PM
Thanks blogville - I could use some help here. I don't want to go on a date with someone that should be on a pizza!

Abby Lab
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The Adventures of the LLB GangJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:56 PM
OMD....we just know Ruby can set you up with someone WAYYYYY better than Mr. Possumbreath!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
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UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:57 AM
OMD!! That's just WRONG!! We're sure Yente Ruby will be able to fix you up with a real handsome dood for the dance!
Wally & Sammy
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RubyJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:29 PM
OMD, I couldn't find your email Abby!!! I got a surprise for you!!
email me at judi1040(at)gmail(dot)com...
HOLY COW PATTIES! You knows I almost deaded one of those last week???! I gotta tell you abouts it...☺
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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FIVE STARS

No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant