Doggy Doggies

In Kenya dogs play a very important role in our lives. Not only do they guard our compound from thieves but they also attempt to keep our yard free of rats, snakes, and birds. Our dogs have gained a reputation of fierceness. One time we were letting someone in and suddenly Kelele dashes out the gate to go play with a little girl on her way to school. This little girl was so terrified that she started running. Unfortunately Kelele is rather fast. Just as he jumped up to lick the little girls face he saw someone beyond the little girl. Kelele started running with the fur on the back of his neck sticking up. All this time we kids were running after Kelele. We finally caught him and brought him back before anyone got hurt. Now we are always on alert when we go in and out of our compound. Nevertheless, we try to use his reputation to our advantage.
Kelele is a sweet, loving dog. He likes to be pet every once in a while. But when he decides that too much is just too much, he just walks away. Kwanza is the fair and elegant queen of the compound. Miss perfect in front of you but miss bossy behind your back. She is definitely  the most put together dog you have ever met with her personal slave Kelele doing her bidding.

A Tawny brown fur on a stocky body with a dopey face, 
Lovable eyes and a smiling mouth with a constantly wagging tail;
The acceptance and love of Kelele are without compare. 
A complete failure in obedience school, but a great friend and companion. 
A dope who would do anything for a petting or a treat 
The wonderful friend of man, a dog is Kelele. 
(Poem by Wesley George '11)

By Emily Swain

Tandem dozing

Kwanza lounging in long grass

Kelele the handsome dope

Kwanza, ready to do some shopping

Dog fight!