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The reflection of red and white Closing my sad, teary eyes Wishing with all my might Loud jingling sound outside Snowflakes are now falling Take me with arms open wide Slobber froth on that glass Pacing frantically back and forth Please don�t walk on past A small space I now occupy All alone, maybe temporarily So let me catch your lovely eye Give me a necklace of bright red Dreaming of a yard to roam in A soft and fluffy night time bed A name tag and a jingle sound Adding delight to this season Wagging tail, leaps and bounds Wearing it, I will be so very proud Gosh hope that will be me Don�t worry; it will not jingle too loud Better than any plastic toy Providing unconditional love Knowing I will bring so much joy Feeling that approaching doom Praying for a wonderful family So please take me home soon This holiday season adopt a pet. Please be responsible and dedicated enough to care and love your pet for years to come, as this is a life-long commitment for the pet. Animals bring so much joy to the world. Dedicated to our family of rescued animals. Snowball the cat, adopted a few years ago from a pet store, and truly thinks he is a dog. Ashley the cat, went to heaven last year, adopted from another household, her eyes would light up when you said her name. Ashley II the cat, rescued last year from a trash dumpster in NJ, loves to sleep and eat that is about all. Patches the dog, adopted in FL from an organization geared towards the elderly and pets, loves to chase birds. Coco the dog, went to heaven in April 2007, adopted from another household, loved to give lots of kisses. Jeffrey the bird, went to heaven in 2001, adopted from another owner, Jeffrey loved to recite profanity even in his final hours.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

I adopted two femanimals thus far, and look how they bloody well behaved. But I guess Femanimals, every bloke should own one..lol

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on November 9, 2007

Oh Staci, this is such a heartwarming write. Wish there was a way to provide homes for both homeless people and pets. Such lovely thoughts....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Bless your heart, you are really a nurturer of needy pets! I like the poem--you had me guessing at first, even when I read the line about slobber froth on the glass. Finally, I guess it took the waggly tail, but I got it!

Enjoyed.

Connie

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

This holiday season adopt a pet. A truly marvelous suggestion - there are so many loving, deserving, homeless animals out there, just waiting to have a chance to be loved. And God Bless for your adoption and rescue efforts, Staci.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Yes but please consider all of the responsibility that goes with having a pet and do not take it lightly. Too many animals are found deserted or dead soon after the holidays...sad to say. Lovely write though from a doggies' perspective.

hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on November 8, 2007

My goodness,, so many animals waiting to be adopted,,, shivering in cages,, I pray they all find a loving home.
Your Friend, Christine

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

A most heartfelt and meaningful plea for our animal friends, Staci. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Staci, this made me want to pick up my little ringo and love him good. A gift of a kitty or puppy to anyone should be a treasure for life. Loved this!

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Pets do make great gifts, but the humans have to learn to be responsible; it is up to the parents to teach them how. Too many times pets are left neglected, abused, or abandoned after the owners get tired of it. Sad! Excellent reminder; very well penned!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Staci,

Amen. :) Pets are a great gift, if the recipient will be responsible to take care of it. Too many animals are given as presents, only to wind up at the local shelter weeks/months later, when they've lost their "cuteness" or grown up. Well done, though.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Staci ...
This has a sweet sentiment in it; I can almost see that little ball of fur (dog or cat or whatever) reaching out with a curious paw for someone to love them. An endearing write!
Blessings ...
Richard