DOGS LIVE HERE
If you don't want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't like the feel of a cold nose or a wet tongue,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't want to step over many scattered toys,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you think that a home ought to smell of perfume,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't mind all of this,
you will be instantly loved when you come inside,
because dogs live here.
Author: David Lester
ALONE AGAIN
I wish someone could tell me,
What it is that I've done wrong,
Why I have to stay chained up
and left alone so long.
They seemed so glad to have me
when I came here as a pup
There were so many things we'd do
while I was growing up.
They couldn't wait to train me
as companion and as a friend.
They told me they would never fear
being left alone again.
The children said they'd feed me,
said they'd brush me every day,
They'd play with me and walk me,
if only I could stay.
But now the family hasn't time,
they often say I shed.
They wont allow me in the house,
not even to be fed.
The children never walk me,
they always say, "Not Now!"
I wish that I could please them,
won't someone tell me how?
All I have is love, you see,
I wish they would explain,
Why they said they wanted me,
then left me on a chain.
From The Detroit News 2/25/1999
Author Unknown
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A FAITHFUL DOG
A Faithful Dog Will Play With You
And Laugh With You -Or Cry-
He'll Gladly Starve To Stay With You
Nor Ever Reason Why,
And When You're Feeling Out Of Sorts
Somehow He'll Understand
He'll Watch You With His Shining Eyes
And Try To Lick Your Hand.
His Blind, Implicit Faith In You
Is Matched By His Great Love-
The Kind That All Of Us Should Have
In The Master, Up Above.
When Everything Is Said And Done
I Guess This Isn't Odd
For When You Spell "Dog" Backwards
You Get The Name Of God.
By:Anonymous Dog Poem
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A DOG'S BEST FRIEND
O Lord, don't let me once forget
How I love my trusty pet-
Help me learn to disregard
canine craters in my yard
Show me how to be a buddy
even when my sofa's muddy,
Don't allow my pooch to munch
the postal carrier for lunch,
Shield my neighbor's cat from view,
guide my steps around the doo,
Train me not to curse and scowl,
when it's puppy's night to howl,
Grant I shan't awake in fear
with a cold nose in my ear,
Give me patience without end-
Help me be; A DOG'S BEST FRIEND.
Author Unknown Dog Poem
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THE STRAY
Monday, the old dog said that a crumb would do
Then On Tuesday the old dog asked me to make it two
Wednesday, the old dog said he'd prefer to have fish
And not on paper - he'd rather a dish!
On Thursday, the old dog said it was cold out there
So what about letting him sleep on a chair
By Friday the old dog made it perfectly clear
That he was planning to live in HERE
On Saturday night he took half my bed
And woke me up early to get himself fed
Today we'll have chicken because it is Sunday
I wonder what old dog will enjoy eating on Monday
Author Unknown Dog Poem
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The Cute Dog Next Door
This dog lives next door to me and he is just too cute. He is so cute that I wrote a poem about him that I hope you will enjoy. I do not yet have a picture of him, but I hope that you can still use the poem.
There is a cute little dog that lives next door,
He is so smart and sweet,
And when he sees you come outside,
He runs up and sits by your feet.
When I see him he makes me smile,
His disposition can't be beat,
You just want to give him a hug,
And also give him a treat.
I hope one day I can have a dog,
He is a Jack Russell Terrier,
Because every day is so much fun,
And he makes life so much merrier.
By: Debbie Bongiovanni-Sharp - California
PUPPIES FOR SALE
A store owner was tacking a sign
above his door that read "Puppies For Sale."
Signs like that have a way of attracting small children,
and sure enough, a little boy appeared under the store owner's sign.
"How much are you going to sell the puppies for?" he asked.
The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30 to $50."
The little boy reached in his pocket and
pulled out some change. "I have $2.37," he said.
"Can I please look at them?"
The store owner smiled and whistled and
out of the kennel came "Lady", who ran down
the aisle of his store followed by five teeny,
tiny balls of fur.
One puppy was lagging considerably behind.
Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging,
limping puppy and said, "What's wrong with that
little dog?"
The store owner explained that the veterinarian
had examined the little puppy and discovered it didn't have a hip socket.
It would always limp and always be lame.
The little boy became excited. "That is the puppy
that I want to buy."
The store owner said, "No, you don't want to
buy that little dog. If you really want him,
I'll just give him to you."
The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight
into the store owner's eyes, pointing his finger,
and said, "I don't want you to give him to me.
That little dog is worth every bit as much as
all the other dogs and I'll pay full price.
In fact, I'll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents
a month until I have him paid for."
The store owner countered, "You really don't want
to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able
to run, jump and play with you like the other puppies."
To his surprise, the little boy reached down
and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted,
crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace.
He looked up at the store owner and softly replied,
"Well, I don't run so well myself and the little
puppy will need someone who understands!"
We ALL need someone who understands!
Author Unknown Dog Poem
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