My family brought me home cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm.
They played with me and laughed at 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 the sheets.
I used to go for 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 the 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 one and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rug and for hours we would tug.
So, I thought I did the right think when I chewed the bedroom rug.
They said I was out of control and would have to live outside.
This I didn't 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 each kissed me good-bye.
If only I'd had some training as a little 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 I have a second chance?
Do I go home today?
Author ~~Sandi Thompson~~
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