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In Memory of Janet Young

John and Margaret Byrd, Anne Byrd, Carolyn Hamric Harris, Mary Nola Pearson, Earl L. Stockert, JoAnne & Frank Caputo, Charles Briggs, Delford and Rosalba Furney, David Furney, Ellen Furney, Charles Michener, Mary Margaret Amonett,Beverly Brown Losey,Gerald Martin,Virginia Young, Mark Stangelo,Robert and Suzann Furney, Susan Weaver,Gary and Sally Dolch,Therese and Stephen […]

Dear Lord

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, […]

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The Reason

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 […]

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Baggage

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 […]

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Prayer of a Stray

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. […]

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Alone Again

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 […]

Dog’s Plea

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 […]

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If You Can?

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 […]

The Rainbow Bridge

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 […]

A Prayer for Animals

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 […]

The Angel Poem

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 […]

The Animals’ Savior

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 […]

Doggy Dictionary

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 […]

How Could You?

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 […]

Autumn

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 […]

Waiting

 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 […]