“Most people have now forgotten
How to live with other living creatures,
And therefore, show them no respect at all.”
Konrad Lorenz
Yet another extremely sad phone call
About yet another abused throw-away
Our disrespect for life is sadly growing
I grow more ashamed of our race today
He was lying there in a dark dirty alley
He looked like a discarded pile of rags
He cringed in terror as I approached him
He peered up at me with tiny eyes so sad
I sat down in that dark alley next to him
And I softly stroked his filthy matted hair
At first, he didn’t know what to make of this
All he had seen lately was cruelty everywhere
After quite awhile, he inched a bit closer to me
He was trembling, but he craved a gentle touch
Soon, he was snuggled into my lap, enjoying this
This abused little pile of rags, had missed so much
Although I named him ‘Rags,’ he is a different dog today
He's now very happy, playful, filled with love, and very bald
The vet says his fur will grow back, and he’s healthy again
The woman adopting him, doesn’t mind he’s hairless, at all
Under that completely overgrown coat of filthy, tangled up hair
We found a pure-bred Shih Tzu, likely purchased at a pet store
But when the novelty had worn off, his owner simply tossed him out
For some sad reason today, we humans don’t respect life anymore
We desperately need many more recruits in a renewed respect for life today,
I have also posted Pooh’s story on A.D.; many saw her, and just walked away:
‘One Man Stops, Dozens Walk Past Shivering Dog’
©March 2012, Mr. Ed
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Rags the reason!!!
Lady Vivian
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"SAINT PEEWEE" ... Francis of Assisi ain't got nuttin' on you, Bunky!
Mr. Ed your the best friend a dog could have. Lady Mary Ann
Much peace, love and light to you,
Amber
Anna