“I like a bit of mongrel myself,
Whether it’s a man or a dog,
They’re best for every day.”
George Bernard Shaw
Today is ‘National Mutt’s Day’
Celebrated, each and every July 31st
It’s always been a holiday in our home
I think Mutts are the best, not the worst
Most of the dogs I’ve had, have been Mutts
Most of them, rescued from the cruel streets
None of them, ever snobbish, or mean spirited
The fact they accept each other, really quite neat
Good old Turbo, is our sage Mutt Pack Leader
He is part Cattle Dog, Rottweiler, and Shepherd
All of our numerous Mutts always follow his lead
In all matters Mutt, his decisions are always heard
Good old Chica Blanca, Female of our Mutt Pack
She’s part Long Haired Chihuahua, and part Spitz
She is so very down to earth, and extremely loyal
She prefers rolling in the grass, to a spa at the Ritz
Good old Little Jack, was abandoned in a city park
He’s part Fox Terrier, Jack Russell, and Rat Terrier
Although small in stature, he has the heart of a Lion
And the soul of a Prankster, under black and white fur
Good old Junior, is a Hurricane Katrina Survivor
He is part Pitt Bull, Retriever, and Coon Hound
Although he may look mean, he is gentle and shy
These days, always at my spouse’s side, he is found
Good old Trucker, the abandoned, abused, truck yard dog
He’s part Hound Dog, Whippet, and some sort of Retriever
Although he wobbles a bit, and he can’t get around very fast
His love for life and gratitude for love, will never be deterred
Today is ‘National Mutt’s Day,’
Celebrated, each and every July 31st;
It’s always been a holiday in our home,
I think Mutts are the best, not the worst.
There are many marvelous mutts,
At shelters, all across our country,
Who are hoping to meet a new friend,
Who can appreciate their fine company.
©National Mutt’s Day 2011, Mr. Ed
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Anna
bark, bark!
Excellent day, Ed, excellent write,
...and Shaw was so spot on.
John
fee
best four legged friends, and befitting
is your poetry for such a loving tribute!
~Mr. Ed~
Lady Vivian
Dick
And he was the very best dog I ever had, wish I had him now,
So to your dogs from their uncle Jursey, give them a bow,
A pat on the head, and a big fat kiss,
As well give them something tasty like steak from a cow...Jurseeeeeeeey
when I was a kid we always owned a mutt
couldn't afford a pedigreed ........
they made great friends
Peace be with you
William