Jewel Baker

Jewel Baker was a wonderful black lab that belonged to Lisa Baker, my sister’s partner. Although I only got to know here in the later part of her life, she was quite precious to me. I still miss seeing her happy face and when she would greet me, she would gently grab my arm in her mouth and just sit there, holding it. What a good girl she was.

Jewel Baker was big and black,

Always on the search for a snack,

A personality that was oh so sweet,

Even while looking for rabbits to eat.

Through the house she would trudge,

Ready to give someone’s crotch a nudge,

With Morgan and Mattie she would play,

Sleeping at night and having fun all day.

Barking at birds perched in a tree,

Eating deer hooves while running free,

Now she has gone we realize with a start,

She will always reside deep in our heart.

Conan Tigard

 March 15, 2009