Poor Little Pup
Poor little pup
dumped at night
that’s enough to
cause some fright.
Left in a run
behind the pound
waiting for someone
to come around…
Spent 3 days
in a concrete run
thought for sure
her life was done.
Thanks to rescue –
people who cared
her little life
was finally spared.… Read the rest
Sweetie
Curled in my lap
our afternoon nap
a little ball of fur
happy and sure.
Weeks ago
you wouldn’t know
a little lost soul
nowhere to go.
Alone at night
no one in sight
a frightened little puppy
not feeling lucky.
They took her to the pound
she thought she was found
but no on choose her
no long fur.… Read the rest
Sparky
Just like the other dogs
that share my life
Sparky came from the shelter
not feeling quite right.
Terribly sick
coughing and sad
still wagging his tail
was really glad.
He wanted someone
to help and care
full of affection
he would openly share.
Now healthy and strong
full of love and joy
thinks life’s great
he’s a happy boy.… Read the rest
She Never Came Home
Adopted in heart and mind alone
because she really
never came home.
Saved from the shelter
sick and thin
trying to get her well again.
Time at the vets
a few visits alone
a week went by
but she never came home.
they treated and bathed her
the sad eyes shone
but her time was up
she wasn’t alone.… Read the rest
Charlie
The black and white spaniel
Charlie, Chuck or Chas
he’s always smiling
it’s a little grin that he has.
A stray at large
tossed in a truck
ends up at the shelter
not good luck.
He’s so much trouble
barking and complaining
the staff ignores him
only a few days remaining.… Read the rest
Are We Brothers?
Are we brothers
or related somehow?
It’s not really important
we have homes now.
Lived at the shelter
no choice in the matter
as days went by
we each got sadder.
Share the same story
how lost dogs feel
will we ever be loved
eat another nice meal?… Read the rest
Our Little Katie
Hobbling around
from room to room
Katie moves
like a little raccoon.
She barks and plays
just like the rest
trying to keep up
and doing her best.
Her legs are crooked
and wobble a bit
so she often just watches
and likes to sit.
We thought she was injured
from an accident
but the vets are sure
she was born with legs bent.… Read the rest
Nothing But Love
Sometimes
you just can’t tell –
what they are
it’s just as well.
Mom’s ears
Dad’s tail
Grandma’s spots
Grandpa’s wail!
Put together
in a very strange way
you look hard
but no one can say.
Trying to guess
you look in their eyes
find nothing but love
it’s no disguise.… Read the rest
Great Big Eyes
Great big eyes – almost looks wise
Flopping ears – brings on cheers
Great big bark – makes him sound smart
Sloppy wet kisses – good doggie wishes
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2002 ©… Read the rest
Take A Springer Home
If you want a friend
take a Springer home.
Add a little love
you’ll never be alone.
The love they share
they joy they give –
makes your life
the way to live.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2002 ©… Read the rest
Blind Dogs
Blind dogs
have fun too
we even adapt
to things that are new.
Don’t need eyes
we see with our heart
that’s because
we’re pretty smart.
Love to give kisses
big hugs too
eyes aren’t needed
to love
through and through.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2003 ©… Read the rest
