It gives paws to think about all shelter dogs, regardless of breed. My heart aches with the thoughts. Thank you for sharing this. Marsha
----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: undisclosed-recipients: Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 5:34 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Rescue Canine Christmas Carol Permission granted to crosspost. December 11, 2006 This poem could easily apply to all breeds of rescue dogs or other species of rescued pets. Be thankful this Christmas if your dog breed or species of pet hasn't been outlawed in US cities -- yet. RPOA networks a statewide Rescue Program for all species of unwanted pets. Texas rescuers not currently listed on our website Rescue List, please contact us for the information to be approved. We're in the process of updating our Rescue List for 2007. [EMAIL PROTECTED] . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rescue Canine Christmas Carol... T'was the night before Christmas and the shelter is dark, The whole place is silent, not even a bark. The dogs are all locked in their pens for the night, The staff has gone home and turned out the light. As I lay my head down on the cold concrete floor, I fondly recall my home from before. The family I loved, who loved me right back, We'd share everything -- from secret to snack. Things couldn't be better this time last year, But that has all changed and now I am here. I won't see the tree, the lights, or the snow, I'm scared and alone, my spirits are low. The others like me weren't put up for adoption, A new family and home, for us isn't an option. We've been locked up in cells as if we were crooks, We don't deserve homes because of our looks. Not Diesel, or Bingo, or the young one named Percy, Deserve to be loved nor shown any mercy. While families celebrate holiday cheer, I know in my heart that my end is near. The vet will arrive, the lights will go on, By the time you awake, we all will be gone. A stranger will come and take me away, I'll never wake to see another day. As I close my eyes I'll shed you a tear, The fondest of memories I'll always keep near. The only thing I've ever asked of Santa Claus, Is to stop all these unfair and ridiculous laws. You said without me, your life was not full, So why does it matter that I'm a "pit bull"? In my dream Santa shouts when he's finished his deed, * "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...REGARDLESS OF BREED"! =^.^= Merlin's Mom http://chowpei.net Marvel Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog. www.defendingdog.com www.deafdogs.org www.flintriverranchusa.com
