Saturday, December 17, 2011

A Dog Rescuer’s 12 Days of Christmas

A Dog Rescuer’s 12 Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
A donation to save a dog’s life.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Two transport vans
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eight thankful tail wags,
seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Nine seniors rehomed,
eight thankful tail wags,
seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Ten new volunteers,
nine seniors rehomed,
eight thankful tail wags,
seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eleven foster families,
ten new volunteers,
nine seniors rehomed,
eight thankful tail wags,
seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Twelve spay and neuters,
eleven foster families,
ten new volunteers,
nine seniors rehomed,
eight thankful tail wags,
seven abusers fined,
six finalized adoptions,
five Goldens rescued,
four puppy mill closures,
three bags of kibble,
two transport vans,
and a donation to save a dog’s life.

Season's Greeting and remember Spay and Neuter your Pets!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

You were given a Life!

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
with nary a thought of the dog in their heads.
And Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap,
knew he was cold, but who cared about that?

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
the dog must be loose; he's into the trash!

The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow,
gave the luster of mid-day to objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but Santa Claus with eyes full of tears.

He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick,
last year's Christmas gift, now thin and sick.

More rapid than eagles, he called the dog's name,
and the dog went right to him, despite all his pain.
Now DASHER, now DANCER, now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On COMET on CUPID on DONNER and BLITZEN!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!!
Let's find him a home where he'll be loved by all!!

I knew in an instant there were no gifts this year.
For Santa had made our mistake very clear.
The gift of a dog is not just for the season,
we had gotten a pup for all the wrong reasons.

In our haste to think of a gift for the kids,
there was something important that we had missed.
A dog should be family, and cared for the same.
You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain.

And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight,

"YOU WERE GIVEN A GIFT!! YOU WERE GIVEN A LIFE."

Author Unknown