Ever just want to get away and go driving ? Try taking the dog. This is Jamoka, known as Moka to his friends, and here he is driving / protecting his Daddy's truck. Moka was a Lab / Pit Bull cross , or that was my best guess. He found me when I was living in Springfield , IL , walking in a park with my other three dogs. It was the time of the IL State Fair and I was just sure that someone had lost this magnificent boy. I took him to be vet checked, got his shots, heart worm and flea treatment then took him home. Ran fliers everywhere for him and adds in the newspaper. No one ever called. One family came to look at him to adopt but Moka made it clear to me he had already found his home and had no intention of going anywhere.
So he stayed. But not before he enjoyed cross country travel. His Daddy was living in New Jersey and drove to Springfield to pick him up. From there they drove back to New Jersey where he lived for nearly a year. He was privy to going to work with Dad at the prison , as well as long hikes in the parks. Moka's favorite wild "toy" was turtles. I recall a story his Dad told me of one turtle Moka brought back to him. The head was inside his mouth along with most of the shell. To his Daddy's horror, he saw it was a snapping turtle. Moka , being a gentle soul, never harmed these animals. He seemed to be treasure hunting and sharing.
Moka adored riding ... anywhere. He was hurt if he didn't get to go along. Didn't matter if it was a fast trip to the store or a drive across country. He made a great theft deterrent as his deep bark and low growl told would be evil doers to stand back from "His" truck. I deeply enjoyed pointing things out to him through the window and seeing him look and bark at various cows, pigs, deer, or dogs that flew past and we drove.
Moka has gone now but he holds a very special place in my heart. I can still see his brindle tail wagging when I would come in the front door, see him fetching a toy to exchange for cookies, and laying his beautiful head on my lap, looking up at me with intelligent eyes and saying "I love you Mommy"
What a dog !! He is so missed. May your days be filled with rides in the truck, turtles, and endless swimming. Know that your Daddy and I hold a place right next to us for you still.
©PawEarFull Legacys
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