Chance

I found this poem on aychiwawablogspot.com & I hope she doesn't mind me reprinting it here. It really struck a cord with me because it is Chance's life exactly before my mom adopted him. He was 7.5 yrs old & the previous owner was having another baby..guess who lost?....Chance just passed away & I hope that the more people that read this poem will help to get the message across about abandoning dogs....

I ADOPTED YOUR DOG TODAY

I adopted your dog today

The one you left at the pound

The one you had for seven years and no longer wanted around.

I adopted your dog today

Do you know he's lost weight?

Do you know he's scared and depressed and has lost all faith?

I adopted your dog today.

He had fleas and a cold,but don't worry none.

You've unburdened your load.

I adopted your dog today

Were you having a baby or moving away?

Did you suddenly develop allergies or was there no reason he couldn't stay?

I adopted your dog today

He doesn't play or eat much

He's very depressed, but he will learn again to trust.

I adopted your dog today.

And here he will stay.

He's found his forever home and a warm bed on which to lay.

I adopted your dog today.

And I will give him all that he could need.

Patience, love, security, and understanding.

Hopefully he will forget your selfish deed

Author - Unknown