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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 little 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.
They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe,
But I didn't know the difference between the old shoe and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rug, for hours we would tug
So I thought I did the right thing 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 the shelter, but were embarrassed to say why
They said I caused an allergy, and then each kissed me goodbye.
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 that mean I have a second chance, do I go home today?
Sandi Thompson