Rescue dog poem

A rescue dog will have a tale to tell

It may be sad, or of a life of Hell

It may be a story of a once loved pup

Who found herself homeless when a marriage broke up

 

Or a faithful companion, who's owner's passed on

And the poor little dog doesn't know where they've gone.

Or of a dog that’s been beaten, never had the chance to ‘live’

And yet gain his trust - he’ll have so much love to give.

 

A pup that grew out of the cute, cuddly stage,

Has grown big and unruly and is now at ‘that age’

So he gets given away, it’s such a shame

When it’s the lack of training that’s really to blame.

 

Some rescue dogs may be quite old

Just need a nice home, out of the cold

A warm cozy bed, for weary old bones

No dog should spend its last days on its own.

 

Rescue dogs can be misunderstood

Often seen as damaged goods

But a ‘pre-owned’ dog has much to offer

And compared to a pup, can be far less bother

 

A rescue dog may not know how to play

But a little bit of kindness should show them the way.

Some rescue dogs will have great credentials,

Others show promise and heaps of potential.

 

Some need guidance, to learn how to trust

For others, some training will be a must

But what you put in, you’ll get back tenfold

A loyal friend, with a heart of gold

 

He may be pure, cross or mixed breed

But one things for sure-he’ll be in need

Of a loving home, a new 'mum' or 'dad'

Surely with this, he'll stop being so sad.

 

A rescue dog is a breed apart

Please find space for one in your heart.

 

(Karen Folkes, 2009)