No more cold & lonely nights, or hearing that I'm bad,
No more growling belly from the meals I never had.
No more scorching sun with a water bowl that's dry,
No more complaining neighbors about the noise when I cry.

No more hearing "Shut up," "Get Down," or
"Just Get Outta' Here!"
No more feeling unwanted, only peace is in the air.
Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still cannot see
Why I was ever born if I "weren't meant to be..."

My last day of life was the best I ever had...
Someone held me very close; I could see that she was sad.
I kissed the lady's face, and she hugged me as she cried.
I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes and died.


Author Unknown - Purportedly a Shelter Worker in New York State

Well, I just stopped bawling over the kids I lost this week and the Mini Van that Died. So get out the kleenix box again. That did me in. The happiest day of my life. I'm going to hug those little shits when I bring them in tonight. Every darn one of those unwanted Dobes of mine cause I want them to know "I" want them. And I care about each and every one of them. And I'm willing to put my life on hold for them. They are my heart and my soul. ARDA M BARBER and the kids at Second Chance Dobes