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 and laughed with me,
they showered me with toys,
I sure do love my family, especially the
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, Iīm
very proud to say.
They use to laugh and praise me, when I
played with that old shoe,
But I didnīt know the difference between
the old one and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, 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 did not understand, although I tried
and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one they said
they hadnīt 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
kissed me good-bye.
If Iīd only had some classes, as a little
pup,
I wouldnīt have been so hard to handle.
when I was all grown up.
You only have one day left, I heard the
worker say,
Does this mean a second chance?