Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 16/08/2026My 99th dog vss No prompt In 2023, Tim Shaddock, an Australian fella, took a sailboat and his dog. Got into a hellu- va storm. No radio, no food, no chance. 3 months later, he was found adrift in the Pacific, by coincidence. He had survived on rainwater, raw fish, and the love of his dog, Bella. 220
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 15/08/2026To put a Hawaiian shirt on a chihuahua (God…WHY?!) Listen, my friend; I'm not gonna lie. If it doesn't work, don't be ashamed. We're talking chihuahua here. You can't be blamed. Get the shirt, cross yourself, then prepare to die #vss365 #limerick #dogs 🐾 Tutorial: youtube.com/shorts/7L2gW...youtube.comHow to put a Hawaiian shirt on a chihuahua 😁YouTube video by Manchas the Youtuber 1100
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I can't see it in your face. You look much too cute. But you're a wiener dog. You little shit are really shrewd and know exactly what to do to make me leave all my snacks to you. If in doubt, just bark. Or howl. Never be mute! #vss365 #linerick #dogs 🐾 🌭 2112
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 13/08/2026To clip your dog's nails drama-free, try the cling- wrap-and-peanut-butter-on-your-head thing. While the scary tongues are clicking Your dog's just distractedly licking. You'll become the mani/pedi king #vss365 #limerick #dogs youtube.com/shorts/sTFvf...youtube.comWoman Smears Peanut Butter on her Forehead to Distract her pet Dog While Cutting Their NailsYouTube video by Jukin Media 1113
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Stray dog passing by: "Sir, I beg your pardon. I need to poop and would like to use your garden.". Adding friendly-faced, "May I come and do the deed?" Resident human: "By no means. Not even on the weed." Threateningly, the stray dog's face began to harden. vss365 #lomerick #dogs 362
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The year 1059, Laika in outer space. No retrieval. How could they? The mere thought causes great upheaval. in my gut. Thinking of the sweet pup, I want to hurl to this day, just imagining the poor girl. For me, it was and will always be an act of pure evil. #vss365 #DogLimerick #HistoricalDog 🚀 🐾 162
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 10/08/2026There was an egg in the kitchen, hard-boiled. For hours, our pug struggled and #toiled stealing it. Though we were not okay with this, he managed to lick it, so the egg was finally his. The heist could not be foiled. Our pug was much too spoiled. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1165
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 09/08/2026The Good Boy My beloved puppy, there's no disguising it. Your telltale look shows a powerful urge in you rising to steal the cake from the kitchen shelf. Poor thing, how can you even control yourself? But you do, good boy! Even without me supervising. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0131
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Paul, the husky, sings. Often and extremely loud. His favorite song? I think it's "Twist and Shout". And shout and twist he does, if you get my drift. He's rather vocally challenged and has the musical gift of an unpopular veg, like, an overcooked Brussels #sprout. #vss265 #limerick #dogs 🐾 131
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Pitbull lady Luna had a pretty dog smile. Also, she smelled vaguely willing and very #fertile. Poodle boy Bob flirted with her all summer. But she ignored all his advances. Bummer! She was vaguely repelled by Bob's very hairstyle. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 🐾 181
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I once dog-sat two dachshunds. It was #chaos. One was extremely < sassy and told me, "Hey, boss! I'm Willy, this here is Dave. If you want us to behave You better have treats to pay us." #vss365 #limericks #dogs 🐾 172
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 01/01/2026There’s a dog, named Buddy, whose humans went to leave and go partying on New Year’s Eve. So I got a dogsittinng job over night. On very short notice, but it was pure delight for us both. No separation anxiety, no fireworks panic, no grief. #vss365 #limerick #dogs Happy New Year! 1171
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Do dogs #dream? Oh yeah! They do. Of course! My dog wags, & he moves his legs when he snores. I never know, is he hunting bunnies, like it is his habit? Or is he the hunted one, running from the big bad rabbit? Anyway, dogs dream wildly, yelping , yipping, shaking paws. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1212
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Looking back at my life like it was a travelogue, telling stories of restless journeys from dog to dog, about soul mates and #travel companons I will miss forever. What? No! I just chopped, uhm… onions. Or something. I'm NOT crying, ok? YOU are! You are one to talk! #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1102
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 23/12/2025A royal poodle knew how to #jump and dance with great sense of pomp and circumstance. He performed most graceful tricks worth immortalizing in limericks. But grace him with a treat, and he’ll most ungracefully chomp. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0142
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 23/12/2025The neighbor’s dog, Cindy, was willing to elope with my dog, #Saturn, who after all then said, „Nope!“ Of course, he had promised her Saturn’s ring, LOL, meaning it to be some paw-sized bling-bling. oh well, until I let him look at it through a telescope. #xss365 I meant: #vss365 #limerick #dogs 051
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 22/12/2025The neighbor’s dog, Cindy, was willing to elope with my dog, #Saturn, who after all then said, „Nope!“ Of course, he had promised her Saturn’s ring, LOL, meaning it to be some paw-sized bling-bling. oh well, until I let him look at it through a telescope. #xss365 #limerick #dogs 131
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 20/12/2025When life is rough & everything seems 2 crumble, there is 1 thing I never ever doubt- it makes me feel #humble; the unconditional love & sincerity of my pup – of ANY pup really – it always lifts me up. No matter what, dogs celebrate life with U, always ready 2 rumble. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 171
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 18/12/2025The greatest moment our Maker had during creation, was a fluke, I bet. While aiming at adding just more small cogs in the big wheel, he accidentally made DOGS, the most perfect beings ever. No #regret! #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0152
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 17/12/2025I cared for many dogs in my life, some small, some big, and as far as I can #recall, most of them were rejects, too sick or too old, and had opted out, not knowing anymore how to dog. I adopted those anyway. They were wonderful and loved me most of all. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1141
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 16/12/20251 day I came home 2 growling & nagging instead of joy. The situation was hostile & seriously lagging any joy. As if my dog had lost all #memory of ever bidding me a happy welcome. Suddenly the pup barked, „ Just kidding!“ Giggles followed, plus the usual dancing & wagging. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1153
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 15/12/2025My neighbor’s frenchie liked to pretend that he was a Parisian lap dog in the 19th century. Helped himself to snacks. But on whose say-so? The pooch had no regrets, just claimed it was the #boho way of life, and that treats always were complimentary. #vss365 #limericks #dogs 0101
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Because of my disability I won’t be able to care for another dog ever, so I don’t. I cannot leave the house anymore autonomously. But hadn’t known how #monotonous it'd be without a dog. A fate I, for the dogs’ sake, mutely condoned. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 261
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Since I was a kid, I was reaching for at least a fraction of happiness in my life, of satisfaction. Then I felt it finally reached its #apogee when I took in the first resue pup to live with me, triggering a „serial dog rescuer“-chain reaction. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1101
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 12/12/2025My first dog, Mexx, a giant schnautzer, never shied away from a challenge or any fight with other dogs, though never being the aggressor. A different story was pooch Bobo, his #successor: All cocky but coward. All bark but no bite. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1141
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Their bed time story. My dogs wouldn’t miss it. Most of all they loved the #illicit tales about taking the couch with muddy feet, or, not doing the trick but taking the treat. They loved the stories to be most explicit. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0112
Reposted by Betti GefechtIsobel_Starling @isobelstarling.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Stuff the year-end retrospectives Your 'best of 2025s' Admit It's been an terrible year With one #consolation YOU SURVIVED Stuff the 'best of' lists Yeet them at the sun If you created anything In these horrible times At life YOU WON! #Vss365 #poem 1247
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 10/12/2025@jangoeswriting.bsky.social Have I ever properly said Thank You for all the reposts you made of my imericks? No? Shit! They've been a true gift, you know, cuz I feel seen. So Thank you, Jan, even though I'm late. 😊 120
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 10/12/2025At the shelter to donate food or toys, my fingers itched to adopt. The old dogs, the unwanted. As if bewitched, I never could resist those seniors, well, you get the gist. All the loyal souls who couldn’t fathom why they’d been ditched. #vss365 #Limerick #dogs 1151
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Once I had puppies, a bunch of 10, U see, 1 was my old dog’s (the father) mini-me. This lil 1 kind of only lived on probation. Got sick & died, 3 months old. No #consolation 4 me. Played „Nothing Lasts 4 Long“ by Joni Mitchell on rotation, crying. A salvation. #vss365 #ExtendedLimerick #dogs 091
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 08/12/2025My chihuahua didn’t see the futility of performing an entire symphony all by himself each time I left the house without him. He felt bereft, I know. But loud laments were useless, just a #soliloquy. #vss365 #limerick #dogs See Snappy, the clingy pup in question : 071
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 07/12/2025A vision-impaired chef. One day by accidant a little beetroot sneaked in and turned he whole meal #magenta. In despair, he drank a few bottles of red wine before feeding everything to the canine. The pooch practically inhaled the pink polenta. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0112
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Crinkling noises from the kitchen are often an augury, for dogs, promiising a yummy discovery, like a paper bag of treats, or some likewise good soon to be offered puppy food, or even human snacks to be shared, maybe. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1101
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Look at my granddog, the little dandy and his cute bowtie that came in handy when, resting on a small pillow’s bedding, was the ring he carried at his humans’ wedding. Being #chic, even overdressed, was his modus operandi. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0121
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 04/12/2025I'm a nocturnal human. My cat thinks that’s just fine. My dogs find it disturbing but still… toeing the line, at dusk, they wake from a nap, then they go for walkies, then hop the couch to watch a show or just cuddle, being doggishly #vespertine. #vss365 #limerick #dogs Cat joins in after nine. 091
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 03/12/2025I raised a little crow, and when it was time to set her free, she stayed with me, willingly, not in captivity. I feared for her because of my other pets sleeping in the house as well, dogs and cats. But they were protective and sweet, the epitome of #chivalry. #vss365 #limerick #pets 292
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 02/12/2025The depth of a dog’s #aphotic gullet is beyond me. It’s a chaotic Bermuda Triangle for all kinds of food: If I leave some on the table? It will be gone for good. Just part of our relationship, so lovingly symbiotic. #vss365 #limerick #dogs My bestest boys (great gullet capacity): 0181
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Carpet-cuddling a BIG dog, full of love, be aware of sloppy, sudden kisses from above. My giant schnauzer, Mexx, was awe- inspiring, just raising his ginormous paw to give high fives. So #suave! #vss365 #limerick #dogs 0171
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 30/11/2025I adopted a senior dog, gray, deaf, half-blind, with a sad past. So he could have a home & feel loved at #last. The 13-year-old learned a lot, like ASL & fetching sticks. Yes, old dogs *CAN* be taught new tricks! His final years, the lil affenpinscher had a blast… #vss365 #limerick #dogs 3181
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 29/11/2025MY GOOD BOYS My good boys Bobo – a mix of different setters – and Snappy – a chihuahua – were love bugs, not attackers. Not even the same breed, but brothers from totally different mothers. Not really family. So what? As if that even #mätters #yss365 #limerick #dogs Bobo & Snappy: 050
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Chronic illness can befall you in stealth mode first, then it’ll get worse and worse with your #health. A chihuahua is not much of an assistance dog, but still sort of perfect for emotional support. A chihuahua brings love and happiness, the greatest kind of wealth. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 3133
Reposted by Betti Gefechtcharlyannd @charlyannd.bsky.social · 28/11/2025#Ididn'twritethis it's friggin A.I it's #wild this bullshit #menaced am I I #estimate soon imagination will die this #whirlwind of technology #challenges mental #health #zigzags our neurology creativity is our wealth #Fromoneline #2wordprompt #emoetry #Whistpr #inkmine #vss365 #WIPSnips 1215
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 27/11/2025German Shepherd dogs never stop #learning. they never stop being eager, never stop turning a new page every day. Like the eternal child, they never stop being wild. They're incredibly lovely tho. Or it would be quite concerning. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 1121
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I think I’m ready to contrive a book with my dog limericks from this here #vss365. Look back through my posts, at the lastest #reflection and the beginning of the collection. All stories of real dogs that are, or were, part of my life. #vss365 #limerick #dogs 🐕 🐕 🐕 281
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 24/11/2025There was a dog, named „Elephant“ in the room, so eloquent, he could say „Wow“, „Awoo“, and „Rruff“ as well as a lot of other stuff, but wouldn’t. He just didn't think it #relevant. #vss365 #Limerick #pets 081
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 23/11/2025By all means, the fetch in question was #achievable. But Larry the Golden declared it irretrievable. Being a slacker instead of an eager beaver, they demoted him to Silver Retriever and denied him his treats. Unbelievable! #vss365 #Limerick #LessonForPups 🐕 0111
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 22/11/2025No toys or treats, just a well timed #measure of belly rubs gave my dog unspeacable pleasure. When I would say, „OK. Now it’s enough!“ He’d plead, „Pleeeease more…. just ’til your arm falls off…“ Me: „Sure. As you wish, my Lord, my love, my ireasure!“ #vss365 #Limerick #Pets 🐕 #Isobel💗Influence 071
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Dogs were sick & tired of being fed a fraction of a treat & being told it’s a whole and an intact one. They felt it was an insult of their intelligence, a betrayal of trust & an overall offence. So finally, it was pups vs. humans in a class #action. #vss365 #Limerick #UnknownHistory 😆 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕 081
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Ever since his adoption, Max the wiener rode shotgun in his human’s car, always and everywhere, near or far. Was there even another #option? #vss365 #limerick #pets 061
Betti Gefecht @bettigefecht.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Belle was an abandoned dog. She talked at nicht to her favourite flea. Living on the street, all alone, no home, no human of her own, she’d lost touch with #reality. #vss365 #limerick #alwaysaboutdogs #Icanthelpit 🐕 151