You Can't Own Just One!
Why own
a dog? There's a danger you know.
You can't
own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's
no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger,
While
living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.
One dog
is no trouble, and two are so funny.
The third
one is easy, the fourth one's a honey.
The fifth
one's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
You find
you can live with a houseful with ease.
So how
'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're
really quite easy but oh, Lord the hair!
With dogs
on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates
in the kitchen, it's no bother you've said.
They're
really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's
just one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa
is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor
is all footprints, the furniture dusty.
The housekeeping
suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds
a few noseprints and a little more hair?
So let's
keep a puppy, you can always find room,
And a
little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
There's
hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
The thought
of a cutback sure makes you sad.
Each one
is so special, so useful, so funny,
The vet,
the food bill grows larger, you owe everyone money.
Your folks
never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except
other dog folks, who all live the same way.
Your lawn
has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your
weekends are busy, your're off with your crew.
There's
dog food and vitamins, training and shots.
And entries
and travel and motels which cost lots.
Is it
worth it, you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that
favorite dog comes and climbs in your lap.
His look
says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all
of the critters in spite of the bill.
Some just
for showing and some just to breed.
And some
just for loving, they all fill a need.
But winter's
a hassle, the dogs hate it too.
But they
must have their walks though they're numb and you'e blue.
Late evening
is awful, you scream and you shout
At the
dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.
The dogs
and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,
The work
and the worry, the pressure, the bills.
The whole
thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
They're
charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your life-style
has changed. Things won't be the same.
Yes, those
dogs are addictive and so is the dog game!
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