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Why own a dog? There’s danger you knowYou can’t own just one, the craving will growThere’s no doubt they’re addictive, wherein lies the dangerWhile living with lots, you’ll grow poorer and stranger. One dog is so funny, and two are no troubleThe third one is easy, the fourth one’s a […]

Please watch over our humans, they are so weak. They have no claws or teeth,they can’t run fast or fly away, neither can they burrow or build a nest in whichto be safe. They smell bad, do strange things that aren’t altogether intelligent,have no real ability to communicate with us, […]

I would’ve died that day if not for you.I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes.I would’ve used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands.I would have left this life believing that all humans don’t care Believing there is no such thing as […]

Someone hurt you, hit you, beat youwould not give you foodThe only water that you gotwas from a muddy pool And yet when help did finally comethough you were almost deadYou wagged your tail in greetingand you tried to raise your head What gave you strength or made you hopewhat […]

I will never know what I did to deserve such an awful life full of abuse and neglectMy life had become so sad and lonely it was like living in an endless, dark tunnel.I remember looking up one day and seeing a bright light shining at the end of the […]

Now that I’m home, bathed, settled and fed,All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.I’d like to open my baggageLest I forget,There is so much to carry-So much to regret. Hmm… Yes, there it is, right on the topLet’s unpack Loneliness, Heartache and LossAnd there by my leash hides Fear […]

There is one best place to bury a dog.If you bury him in this spot,He will come to you when you call –Come to you over the grim, dim frontier of death,And down the well-remembered path and to your side again. And though you call a dozen living dogs to […]

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.” I was close to […]

I love thee agreeably – enough to let your stinky dog hide onthe bed after a run through damp leaves, mud and slug infestedgardens. I love thee steadfastly – enough to devote a year to raising youfrom a wobbly speck into a strong healthy adult (who promptlyattempts to seize control). […]

I wish that someone had given little Jesus a dogas loyal as mineto sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyesand adore Him for being divine. As Our Lord grew to manhood, His own faithful dogwould have followed Him all through the daywhile he preached to the crowds and […]

I will not play tug-of-war with Dad’s underwear when he’s on the toilet.The garbage collector is NOT stealing our stuffI do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I’m lying under the coffee table.I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.I must shake the rainwater out of my […]

I see by his coat he must be a stray,the untidy look gives him away.He’s lost his will and is so thinhasn’t eaten, since God knows when.I know as I coax him through the door,There’s always room for one more. The other night in the freezing rain,That little female came […]

Dear God, Please send me somebody who’ll care!I’m tired of running, I’m sick with despair.My body is aching, it’s so racked with pain,And Dear God, I pray as I run in the rain,That someone will love me and give me a home.A warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone. […]

My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me — it is crucial for my well-being. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock […]

I wish someone would tell me what it is that I’ve done wrong.Why I’ve had 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 […]

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the worldis more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick yourhand between blows, your patience and understanding will morequickly teach me the things you […]

If you can start the day without caffeine,If you can get going without pep pills, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can e at the same food everyday and be grateful for it,If you […]

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.Just this side of the Rainbow Bridgethere is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always […]

Hear our humble prayer,O God,for our friends, the animals,especially for those who are suffering:for any that are lost or desertedor frightened or hungry. We entreat for them allThy mercy and pity,and for those who deal with them,we ask a heart of compassionand gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves,to […]

If I like it, it’s mine. If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. If I’m chewing something up, […]

Dedicated to Tracey, Lakes Region Humane Society Let us never forget our mission,And those who give their all to the cause.Saving the world,And even our own portion of it,Seems overwhelming at times.But while others choose apathy, We choose compassion.It’s because we realize there’s a different part of Heaven waiting for us-We […]

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter…the cast-offs of humansociety. I saw in their eyes love and hope,fear and dread, sadness andbetrayal. And I was angry. “God”, I said, “this is terrible! Whydon’t you do something?” God was silent for a moment, andthen He spoke softly. “I […]

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.Let the experience of fresh air in your face be pure ecstasy.When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.When it’s in your best interests, practice obedience.Take naps and stretch before rising.Run, […]

B Bicycles: Two-wheeled exercise machines invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away. Bump: The […]

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was bad, you’d shake your finger at me and […]

What do we do when our loving pets face the last leg of the race? We do all wecan to help them finish well, of course. We take time to read the unspoken needsof the friends we’ve come to know so well. We give the simple reassurance of a loving […]

To my dearest friend.I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.I spoke to you softl…y as you brushed away a tear,“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”I was […]

 I’m waiting here in foster care for you to come and seeThe one the others have passed by – Please stop and look at me! I’m not alone here in my quest to find myself a placeWhere someone will have love for me and softly stroke my face. We’re not […]

The time comes. A Siberian Husky lifts up its head. There is an untested adventure beyond. Time to go. Across the Rainbow Bridge is a place for all dogs. A river runs wide and shallow with tennis balls that fly with their own wings: that is the place for a […]