Something i thought just needs to be said - i love dogs

Spike
Oh God! You gotta be kidding, I know it just cain’t be!
You’ve got a puppy coming and you’re getting rid of me!

I remember, “ home forever and I dearly love you , Spike,”
No, I cain’t chase the ball now ,you don’t know what pain is like,

I remember, “ you’re a hero, attacked the thieves and saved my cars ,”
I cain’t help my back is ugly, that’s where I got the scars,

I remember, “ you’re a warming bedroll partner on all my hunting trips”
But I cain’t climb the hills now with arthritis in both hips,

I remember, “ Here’s a pretty toy just toss it all about?”
I can’t play or chew them and you throw them out,

I remember, “evenings by the fire place and sleeping at your feet”
My bed’s now in the hallway cause my snoring ain’t so neat ,

Once so strong and healthy like I was before,
Though crippled and disabled , I’ll still meet hell there at the door!

I can’t be your fun companion, but I’m still your dearest friend ,
My love is never ending, always there, it’s always been,

You say “ the place is crowded, there’s no room for two inside,”
I know a puppy needs the comfort, I’ll gladly live outside,

I can make it in the dog house but winter’s coming on,
I want you to be happy, I’ll love you till I’m gone.