A Christmas Shelter Dog’s Poem
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Writing & Poems Friday Dec 21,2007Unfortunately it’s not all fun and joy, love and laughter for all the dogs out there this year, or any year or even any day of the year. At this most special time of the year I ask you to spare a few minutes…. read this and share it. I am reposting it from my main Dog site - For the Love of the Dog.
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As you gather this holiday season to spend time with friends and family and your own beloved furry family members, take just a moment to think of those dogs and cats who sit alone and unwanted, with just the barest of necessities.
Gather up some old blankets and towels, maybe grab an extra bag of treats or food or a few toys when you’re out shopping and take that few extra minutes to drop them at your local shelter. You can do this anytime of the year, but at this special time of love and caring and sharing, please, take just those few extra minutes and make this holiday a little more special for a few lonely shelter animals.
A Christmas Shelter Dog’s Poem
’Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full—we are lost, but not found.
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care.
They’ll come to adopt us and give us the call,
“Come here, Max and Sparkie — come fetch your new ball!”
But now we sit here and think of the days
we were treated so fondly — we had cute, baby ways.
Last Year’s Christmas Present
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas, Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Writing & Poems Saturday Dec 8,2007This is more on the serious side but it is important to think about. Please take a moment to read it. It comes from another of my blogs - For the Love of the Dog
Read and think about this! Pass it along to anyone and everyone you know. If you want a little more information, read “Reconsider Thinking About Pets as Christmas Gifts”
Last Years Christmas Present
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
With no thought of the dog outside filling their head.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Knew he was cold, but didn’t care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Figuring the dog was free and into the trash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Santa Claus - his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick,
Last years Christmas present, now thin and sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name.
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain;
On the 12 Days of Christmas - Make it a Happy Holiday for Your Dog
Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Thoughts - Serious, Dog Tips Thursday Dec 6,2007Make the holidays as enjoyable for your dog as they are for the rest of your family (and maybe better).
1. Walk the dog
You both will benefit from the exercise and bonding. If your home is a beehive of activity and strangers, exercise is a good way to burn off the excess energy and stress your dog may be experiencing.
Only walk in the daylight, when it’s not snowing or sleeting, and when you can see the sidewalk to avoid icy patches. A warm coat and boots are desirable for Toy breeds and a necessity for older small dogs. Shorten the length of time depending on how cold it is. A 5-minute walk s fine for a small dog. If the temperature is below freezing, find an indoor activity instead. Don’t overdo it.
2. Beware the salt
Not just on your table but on your sidewalks and streets. If you don’t use doggy boots, be sure to wash your dog’s paws when before you bring him back in the house. Dip his paws in a bowl of warm water or use a washcloth to wipe them ff. This also will melt any snow or ice he has trapped in his paws. Be sure to dry thoroughly.