Your Petstore Pup
Author Unknown
Cherish your new petstore pup - Stand always by his side. Mend his ills and give
him hugs And lots of fun car rides.
Feed him well and let him run to build his body strong. Play with him and give
him treats. Love him his whole life long.
You’ll soon become his hero. He will not ask you for much. He’ll trade his
lifelong loyalty for your kind word and touch.
Count him among your blessings, As you are his blessing, too, But then please do
just one thing more When every day is through.
Take time to look into his eyes Each night you tuck him in. I bet you’ll see
reflected there Two other pups like him.
They’ve never had a family, Soft bed, good food, nor fun. They live life out
in a wire box - And never get to run.
They suffer searing heat at times, At others freezing cold, As weeks and months
and years drag by While they are growing old.
So think about his mom and dad Who shine there through his eyes, And remember
all the mill dogs who are paying with their lives.
If they had ever had a chance, They’d have grown up like him, too, With years
of love to give and get before their lives were through.
You’ll never see them face to face - Such miracles are rare - But pray for
your pup’s mom and dad, Cause someone ought to care..