Darius had lost everything: his job, his home, and now his dignity. Eviction had come swift and ruthless, leaving him with nothing but the clothes on his back and his loyal dog, Maxie. Together, they wandered the city streets, cold and defeated.

Maxie, a scruffy, golden-haired mutt, trotted beside him, her tail wagging despite their dire situation. Darius envied his dog’s optimism.

“Look at us,” ...

So when I moved to Olympia, Washington three years ago I had no idea that my life was going to change. My sister told me to get a dog, within the first year I didn’t listen, but by the second year I was so lonely on this side of the world that I had no choice but to buy one. The dog kept me a little healthier, I was use to drinking in my room and just playing the game. I remember when a deer hit m...

Let’s go, Lucky

We aren’t wanted here

I fear

It’s you and me

Again

To defend

And make our way

Today

And tomorrow

No sorrow

But joy

For it’s a new day

Let’s stay

For awhile

Until

We are asked

To leave

Again...

All that matters is Bella.

Not me, not anything.

Only Bella.

It was my fault to begin with. I dropped out of high-school and my job only payed my bills for the first few months. I thought I could do it. I really did.

It’s not Bella’s fault. She’s just a dog. The only thing she did wrong was walking up to me.

But everyone makes mistakes.

She was desperate.

So she walked up to me.

That’s why she...

William let out a heavy sigh, staring down at the eviction notice paper pinned upon his front door. "Oh fuck." William groaned while his grip on the paper tightened. Vix whined, pouncing up on William's knee to see what William was worried about. The paper gave them a clear date for when his rent would be due. 7 days. "I swear I remember paying it a few days ago. Did it not go through?" William ha...

“No! That’s my house, you can’t do this to me!” I bellowed to the landlord of this region who evicted me. My dog glanced at me, looking so pitiful, I couldn’t believe it, they evicted me from my house just because I hadn’t pay their overpriced tax. I silently muttered a curse to them. Now I got to find a temporary accommodation for me and my dog. My dog has been with me since I’m 10, he was alread...

You got me pal?

That’s right

None of ‘em here know

What we been through

How far we’ve come

Those eyes tell a story they say

But only me and you can’t stay

I’ve got another eviction notice in the mail

They’ve tried it before but this one hit the nail

I can’t pay rent when I’ve got nothin’ to sell

Landlord said one mouth to feed is better than two

But I’ve raised you from a puppy

You’ve made my h...

The time was 4 o’clock in the middle of the day and me and Baxter both looked at eachother with sad eyes but a happy grin as our landlord said he’s had enough of “this animals” noise and rambunctious behavior. “You know, this animal has a name and is probably more reliable than you and your expertise on fixing drywall”. The landlord stomps his foot down startling Baxter and screams “THEN MAYBE DON...

An eviction notice? Third one? What is going on here? I just paid my rent last week! I set it right there in the slot downstairs with all the mail boxes! How on earth am I being evicted?

I jump with a slight scream as I feel a wet tongue on my hand. Milo. I can always rely on my best friend to comfort me. He’s the best chocolate lab a young stud could have. By stud I mean single as the day is l...

With excited eyes the puppy looks on from the gate. Tail wagging as his owner approaches with a solemn look upon their face. 

Door slammed behind them and the puppy barks in fear.

A gentle scratch behind his ear and a soft reassuring smile and the pair leave the imposing house behind.

All whilst their wicked mother shuts the blinds....