“One By One”
One by One, they pass by my cage, Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. Way past his time, he can’t run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way. A l
“Love Unchained”
I wish someone would tell me what it is that I’ve done wrong. Why do 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. T
“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 le
“One Hand”
One hand Reaches out And pulls a lost soul from harm While a thousand more go unspoken for And they say what good have you done By saving just this one It’s like whispering a
“On Christmas Morning, I Wish …”
For every dog, searching trash cans for breakfast, a filled bowl with his name printed in bright letters. For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a s
“If You’ve Ever …”
If you’ve ever known the welcome of a barking ball of hair, a sloppy kiss, a friendly paw, a quiet adoring stare- If you’ve ever had a special friend to share a tear or
“Rescue Me”
Once I was a lonely dog, just looking for a home. I had no place to go, No one to call my own. I wandered up and down the streets, In rain, in heat and snow. I ate whatever I could
“A Rescue Dog’s Christmas Poem”
Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town, every shelter is full – we are lost, but not found, Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare, we hope every minute