Paulding County Animal Shelter - 10/14/2006

On a regular basis we try to go to the Paulding County Animal Shelter to volunteer and try to bring just a few minutes of happiness to the animals. Animals are very important to us as a family and we have always supported and adopted our animals from shelters and always intend to do so. We also wanted to show Jared the importance of giving your time and money to worthy community outreach programs. This little poem was on the clipboard of a medium sized dog that you could tell was older than most of the others. Unfortunately, I could not get a good picture of the dog, so I thought some other relevant pictures of our friends might suffice. His look will forever stay in my eyes as I read this poem, he had the saddest look in his eyes - and this poem will definitely put some water in your eyes.

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One by One

One by one, they pass by my cage… too old, too worn, too broken, no way.

Way past his time, he can’t run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way.

A little old man, arthritic and sore. It seems I am not wanted anymore.

I once had a home, I once had a bed, a place that was warm, and where I was fed.

Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail?

My family decided I didn’t belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.

Whatever excuse they made in their head, can’t justify how they left me for dead.

Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, the younger dogs get adopted away.

When I had almost come to the end of my rope, you saw my face and I finally had hope.

You saw thru the gray and the legs bent with age, and felt I still had a life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed, and shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.

We snuggle and play and you talk to me low, you talk to me dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another, but you outshine them with a love so much stronger.

And I promise to return all the love I can give you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week or for years, we will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, my thoughts and my heart will still be with you.

And I will brag to all who will hear, of the person whom made my last days so dear.

Author Unknown

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