"Their Favorite Pet" by Allie Rios and Story Round-Up

Their Favorite Pet by Allie Rios

 
She rises with the morning sun

Yet doesn’t make a sound;

She tiptoes, checking on the brood

Paws hardly touching ground.

Sometimes she feels forgotten

As they’re running out the door,

All day she’s waiting anxiously

To see them all once more.

She’s toted where the family goes—

To work, to parks, to sports;

She protects and watches over them

On duty to report.

Her hair could use a brushing

Since it’s been a week or two;

But someone’s always busy,

There’s always one more thing to do.

When it’s time to potty

She’s been holding it awhile;

Her nails are painted sloppy pink

By a toddler with a smile.

She’s dressed in fluffy clothing

Of the princess variety

By a four-year-old fashionista

Who wants her “friend” to come to tea.

She gets to eat when she’s remembered,

But more often than not

She’s scavenging what’s left behind

From plate or bowl or pot.

They use her as a pillow

As they pull and poke and tug;

Yet I’ll treasure being their favorite pet

For I get their biggest hugs.


About the author: Allie Rios is the author of The Touch, the story of a man that can take away illness with the touch of a finger...but only when he is allowed to do so. Visit Rios at www.facebook.com/HealersandGrims.


Here are my stories published this week in the Heald News.


The drive to be a collector

What started as a simple wish to own all the accesssories of his Mustang became an extensive city vehicle sticker and license plate collection.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19120763-423/the-drive-to-be-a-collector.html


Dowse would drop anything she was doing to help anyone

Before becoming that type of administrator, Sue Dowse was an elementary school science teacher with a passion for hands-on learning. Her school and community are now raising money to build an outdoor educational center in her memory.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19007132-423/dowse-would-drop-anything-she-was-doing-to-help-anyone.html


Determined to move forward

Kate Mullen can't wait to finish to her treatments for Hodgkins lymphoma so she can continue her education in Joliet Junior College's veterinary medical technology program and attain her goal of becoming a wildlife rehabilitator

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19161068-423/determined-to-move-forward.html


Kids go all in for the cause

Although they're only 11 and 9, Kalli and Tyler know firsthand the importance of helping others, especially cancer patients.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19161018-423/kids-go-all-in-for-the-cause.html


Irish sounds hitting town

An evening Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara would be proud to attend, featuring two talented young women returning to their hometown.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19232063-423/irish-sounds-hitting-town.html