Tail Wag Acres

Now I lay me down to sleep,

The king-size bed is soft and deep...

I sleep right in the center groove

My human being can hardly move!

I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight

And here is where I pass the night

No one disturbs me or dares intrude

Till morning comes and "I want food"                                                    

I sneak up slowly to begin

my nibbles on my human's chin.

She wakes up quickly,

I have sharp teeth-

I'm a puppy don't you see?

For the morning's here and it's time to

play

I always seem to get my way.

So thank you Lord for giving me

This human that I see.

The one who hugs and holds me tight

And shares her bed at night!

  Author Unknown

 A dog's Loyalty

You can't buy loyalty, they say

I bought it though, the other day

You can't buy friendship, tried and true

Well just the same I bought that too

 I made my bid, and on the spot

Bought love and faith and

A whole job lot of hapiness 

So all in all...

The purchase price was pretty small

I bought a single trusting heart

That gave devotion from the start

If you think these things are not for sale

Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a stump for a tail

  Author Unknown
 

Do I Go Home Today?

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 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 the sheets.

I used to go for walks, often several times a day.

They even fought to hold the leash, I'm 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 ones and the new.

The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug.

So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed on the bathroom 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 didn't have 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 the shelter, but where embarassed to say why,

They said I caused an allergy, and they each kissed me goodbye.

If I'd only had some classes, 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 the worker say.

Does that mean I have a second chance? Do I Go Home Today?

   Sandi Thompson

This poem is sad but true, it is the reason that a lot of dogs end up in

shelters, it can almost always be prevented if people were more re-

sponsible pet owners and really thought about whether they were

ready to take on the ownership of a pet.

The poem below follows along the same story line as the one above.

So Sad: Bye Baby

No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I'm bad,

No more growling belly from the meals I never had,

No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl that's dry,

No more complaining neighbors about the noise when I cry.

No more hearing "Shut up", " Get Down" or "Get out of here"!

No more feeling disliked, only peace is in the air.

Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still can't see

why I was born if I wasn't meant to be.

My last day of living was the best I ever had.

Someone held me very close, I could see she was very sad.

I kissed the lady's face, and she hugged me as she cried.

I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes and died.

This Poem was written by an Animal Shelter Volunteer in

Manessa, NY
 

Don't Grieve

Don't grieve too long for now I'm free 

I've followed the path God set for me

I ran to him when I heard his call

I swished my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To bark, to Love, to Romp or Play

Games left unplayed must stay that way

I found such peace, it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void

Please fill it with rememberesd joy

A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with ties of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, you've given so much

Your time, your love and gentle touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your head and share with me

God wanted me, he set me free!

 Author Unknown

To all the pets we have loved and lost. (Gone but not forgotten)

The 10 Commandments

(from the dog's perspective)

 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 yrs., any seperation from you will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.

3. Place your trust in me - It is crucial for my well being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, I only have you.

5. Talk to me even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could have easily crushed the bones in your hand, but I chose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me, perhaps  I'm not getting the right food, maybe I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may just be getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old,

you too will grow old.

10. Go with me on the difficult journey, never say,"I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen when I'm not there". Remember everything is easier for me when you are there. Remember I Love You. 

My dog's live here, Amen!

My dog's live here, they're her to stay.

You don't like pet's, be on your way.

They share my home, my food, my space, this is their home, this is their place.

You will find dog food on the floor, they will alert you're at the door.

They may request a little pat, a simple "no" will settle that.

It gripes me when I hear you say, "just how is it you live this way?"

They smell, they shed, they're in the way.." Who asked you is all I can say..

They love me more than anyone, my voice is like the rising sun,

They merely have to hear me say "C'mon girls, time to go and play"

Then tails wag and faces grin, they bounce and hop and make a din.

They never say "no time for you", they're always thare, to Go and Do.

And if I'm sad? They're by my side and if I'm mad, they circle wide.

And if I laugh, they laugh with me, they understand, they always see.

So once again I say to you, come visit me, but know this too...

My dogs live here, they're here to stay. You don't like pet's be on you're way.

They share my home, my food, my space, this is their home, this is their place.

Author Unknown