On Christmas Morning...
...I wish, for every dog searching trashcans for breakfast, a filled bowl
For every dog who slept fitfully last night, chained in a frozen yard, a
For every shelter dog, spending Christmas morning in a soiled run, a
For every "Christmas" pup given today, a tolerant, caring owner who
For every ailing pet, enough money for your owner to pay the bills to
For every lost dog, a clear, safe road and well marked path to lead
For every old and tired friend, a warm fire and soft bed to ease your
For every dog at the bridge, a moment when you know that you
with his name printed in bright letters.
soft, warm bed with a person snoring gently nearby.
forever home filled with sounds and smells of family.
won't abandon you as you grow into a real dog.
make you well.
you home.
aches and pains.
are remembered today, missed again and loved forever.