I Love Dogs But Don't Have One
I came across this poem on the internet, and it really touched something inside me:
[center][big]Do I Go Home Today?[/big]
Author Unknown
My family brought me home, cradled in their arms,
They cuddled me and smiled at me, said I was full of charm.
They played with me, laughed with me, and showered me with toys,
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats,
They even let me sleep with them, all snuggled in their sheets.
I used to go for many walks, often several times a day,
They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These are the things I’ll not forget – a cherished memory.
I now live in a shelter – without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me, when I played with that old shoe
But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, and for hours we would tug,
So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug.
They said I was out of control and would have to live outside,
This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time,
I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely in the backyard on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to a shelter, but were embarrassed to say why,
They said I caused an allergy, and then they said good-bye.
If I'd only had some classes when I was just a pup,
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle, when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left," I heard a worker say.
Does this mean a second chance? Do I go home today?[/center]
Right now I don't have a dog, though I would love to get another one someday. But I know that dogs are a big responsibility, and I will want to make sure that I'm good and ready so I can provide my dog with the "forever home" that he/she deserves. I would hate to see any dog of mine end up like the poor dog in this poem. Hopefully that would never happen, because I'm responsible and I know how to train a dog right.
[center][big]Do I Go Home Today?[/big]
Author Unknown
My family brought me home, cradled in their arms,
They cuddled me and smiled at me, said I was full of charm.
They played with me, laughed with me, and showered me with toys,
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats,
They even let me sleep with them, all snuggled in their sheets.
I used to go for many walks, often several times a day,
They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These are the things I’ll not forget – a cherished memory.
I now live in a shelter – without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me, when I played with that old shoe
But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, and for hours we would tug,
So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug.
They said I was out of control and would have to live outside,
This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time,
I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely in the backyard on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to a shelter, but were embarrassed to say why,
They said I caused an allergy, and then they said good-bye.
If I'd only had some classes when I was just a pup,
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle, when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left," I heard a worker say.
Does this mean a second chance? Do I go home today?[/center]
Right now I don't have a dog, though I would love to get another one someday. But I know that dogs are a big responsibility, and I will want to make sure that I'm good and ready so I can provide my dog with the "forever home" that he/she deserves. I would hate to see any dog of mine end up like the poor dog in this poem. Hopefully that would never happen, because I'm responsible and I know how to train a dog right.
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