Another "multi-dog" poem

gene · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:01 am Post subject: Another "multi-dog" poem

Here I go again...."borrowing" from another forum.... Embarassed

Too good to not post here!

Why own a dog? There's a danger you know,
You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger.
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.

One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny.
The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey.
The fifth one's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
You find you can live with a houseful of ease.

So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy but, oh, Lord the hair!
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen, it's no bother, you've said.

They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty.

The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few noseprints and a little more hair?
So let's keep a puppy, you can always find room,
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.

There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.
Each one is so special, so useful, so funny.
The vet and food bills grows larger, you owe BIG money.

Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other "dog folks" who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.

There's dog food and vitamins, training and shots.
And entries and travel and motels which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite one comes and climbs in your lap.

His look says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all of the critters in spite of the bill.
Some just for showing and some just to breed.
And some just for loving, they all fill a need.

God, winter's a hassle, the dogs hate it too.
But they must have their walks though they're numb and your blue.
Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.

The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.
The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
They're charming and funny and offset the strife.

Your life-style has changed. Things won't be the same.
Yes, those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game.

Author unknown
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MaxandMe · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:11 am Post subject:

There's a lot of truth in that poem!!!
and i really enjoyed reading it with my Sunday morning coffee break.

thanks GENE Very Happy

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Raleighsmom · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:47 am Post subject:

Great poem Gene...altho not as emotional as the last!! Thanks!!
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gene · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:46 am Post subject:

Well Kathie, you can't have everything....jeez.... Wink

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annabelles mom · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

Cute poem
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Calimom · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

Almost, but not quite, sounds like the people who take in too many cats and have a houseful. Shocked

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Raleighsmom · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:18 pm Post subject:

blueteal · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject:

MaxandMe · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

SUE don't you know they're cheaper by the dozen?! Shocked

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FoodLady · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:

But could our sweet Denver handle it? Sad

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MaxandMe · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject:

sure in fact GO For the BAkers dozen SUE hahahaaaaaaa
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FoodLady · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:44 am Post subject:

blueteal · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:53 am Post subject:

You guys are just too funny
I have stopped at nine...........................
Nine cats, each with nine lives, and a Denver Doodle seems
like enough..............
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