The Puppy Grew up and Became a Poem and Paws on the Street Adventures Featuring Chief Seeing Eye Dog Blue

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Apr 8, 2026, 5:36:58 AMApr 8

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*Note*

Blue will re-enter my world on April 20, 2026.

April makes 16 years, since I began the guide dog journey.

I have had many adventures, trials, and triumphs over all these wonderful years.

My first dog, Campbell A.K.A King Campbell Lee Fletcher, A.K.A Bubba inspired this poem.

The Puppy Grew Up and Became by Patty L. Fletcher

Once upon a time long ago,

When you were very small you know.

In the morning’s early dawn you were born,

But all too soon from your mother you were torn.

You were sent to live far away with a family you thought forever you would stay.

You learned the neatest and most awesome tricks.

So much more than chasing sticks.

You learned to sit to rest to lay,

You learned to obey in every way.

You did all these things so very well,

And every day you grew.

All too soon your life changed again,

And you made another new friend.

He was your teacher, your very own guide.

Would you forever walk by his side?

No! This was not to be.

You learned all you could from him,

And then,

You were given to me.

Fast we became best of friends,

And it is with me you will now stay until our work together ends.

In honor of Guide Dogs, puppy raisers, Trainers, and Handlers Everywhere!

Patty L. Fletcher. Bristol Virginia 24201 email patty.vo...@gmail.com

To learn all about the guide dog movement and more visit: https://guidedogusersinc.org/

For the Paws on the Street adventures featuring Chief Seeing Eye Dog Blue visit: https://pattysworlds.com/?s=paws+on+the+street

There are 68 posts of the Paws on the Street Adventures for your reading pleasure, tons of work on King Campbell and me, plus lots more.