T’was the night before Dogmas

T'was the night before Dogmas when all through the house,

Not an animal was stirring, not even the mouse.

 

The puppies were snuggled and tucked in their beds,

While visions of dog goodies danced in their heads.

 

Their stockings were hung by the dog bowls with care,

In hope that Father Dogmas soon would be there.

 

Out on the rooftop there arose such a barking,

I knew Father Dogmas was having trouble parking.

Light of life

As the light of life grows dim,

And I slowly slip away.

I hear my loved ones crying,

Wishing for one more day.

 

With my last breath of life,

I look around and see,

My toys and bones and things,

That meant so much to me.

The judge

A judge's life

Is the life for me,

Picking the winners,

One, two, three.

 

Flying here and flying there,

I'll fly first class everywhere.

The best of food, the finest rooms,

Wealth and fame, overhead it looms.

 

I'll make new friends,

By the score

They'll all come running

When I'm on the floor.

Who’s that?

Who's that person

That runs behind me?

He'll never catch up

Any idiot can see.

 

His face is red,

His eyes are set,

His forehead drips

With tons of sweat.

 

Who's this person,

Flicks a leash on my back.

"Think your so smart,

Just watch this Jack"!

Show day

I'm a German Shepherd puppy,

Just starting my career.

I find it very funny,

The things I see and hear.

 

The rings are just gigantic,

As far as I can see.

I get to run my fastest,

At speeds over 103.

 

I often look behind me,

My handler is tiring fast.

Sometimes it looks doubtful,

If the poor soul will last.

Beware

Buyer beware the Breeder

Who tells only of his best.

Take the time to ask him,

What happened to all the rest.

 

The ribbons and trophies you see,

Tell part of a little story.

But there's more to a good dog.

Then ribbons, trophies and glory.

The puppy

When I grow up to be a man

I want to be like Dad

I want lots of ribbons and things

And some women he hasn't had

 

My Mommy says there's lots of time

Get out of my face, go play

So I'll be good as I can be

Until she walks away

Kingdom in the skies

Light a candle and remember me,

But not with teary eyes.

Raise your head upwards,

My kingdom is in the skies.

I am the warmth that touches you

On a sunny summer day,

I am the breeze that caresses you

From near and far away.

Critter Haven

What is a puppy mill?

It is a place full of sorrow

Where all the sad faces

Dread another tomorrow

The young and the old

The sick and the lame

None are safe

In this money making game

 

And who are these humans

That subject them to squalor

To pain and disease

To make another dollar

Long gone

When I was a show dog

So many years ago

I remember all the comments

Some of them pretty low

 

Oh, don't breed to him

His tail is set to high

But I just kept on running

And let out a little sigh

 

His gait is faulty

His croup too long

His feet are splayed

There's too much wrong

The eulogy

Look not where I was

For I am not there

My spirit is free

I am everywhere

 

In the air that you breathe

In the sounds that you hear

Don't cry for me Mom

My spirit is near

Kindgdom in the skies

Light a candle and remember me

But not with teary eyes.

Raise your head upwards

My kingdom is in the skies.

 

I am the warmth that touches you

On a sunny summer day.

I am the breeze that caresses you

From near and far away.

 

I draw you pictures in the clouds

So that you might know

I am at peace and watching you

On Earth not far below.