Forgotten Dog's Christmas

[cperry92380]

~~Forgotten Dog's Christmas~~

'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 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 of his chain and into the trash

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
But Santa Claus - with eyes full of tears

He un-chained the dog, once so lively and quick
Last year's Christmas present, now painfully thin and sick

More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain

"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all."

I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year
For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear

The gift of a dog is not just for the season
We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons

In our haste to think of the kids a gift
There was one important thing that we missed

A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain

And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight
"You weren't given a gift! You were given a LIFE!"

Author Unknown

[ChipnDaleGal]

Some people down the road from us have a dog chained outside. I have never seen him off the chain or seen anyone talking or playing with him. Why have a dog and then chain it up like that all alone and cold? It hurts my heart whenever I drive by him.

[bleukarma]

Aww...thanks for posting this. If there is anything in the world that will tear at my heartstrings its a dog.

[MsMin]

oh my pups should share b/c they are too spoiled (if possible) Here is their Christmas card scrapblog
http://www.scrapblog.com/viewer/viewer.aspx?sbId=143212
Each of them are getting an LSU sweater or jersey and lots of toys and chewies. It's so sad to see an abused animal.
Thanks for posting I'm going to share this w/ my animal loving friends. If only ppl would just give a dog or cat away if they can't care for them.

[Tick-Tock]

Thanks for the post. It inspired me to make a holiday donation to the ASPCA.

[cperry92380]

Thanks for the post. It inspired me to make a holiday donation to the ASPCA.

That is great!! They really do appreciate your giving heart and generosity.
Too bad there aren't more folks like you...
Thanks!!!

[Crystal Palace]

Aww...thanks for posting this. If there is anything in the world that will tear at my heartstrings its a dog.

I feel exactly the same way!

[MMouse6937]

oh my pups should share b/c they are too spoiled (if possible) Here is their Christmas card scrapblog
http://www.scrapblog.com/viewer/viewer.aspx?sbId=143212
Each of them are getting an LSU sweater or jersey and lots of toys and chewies. It's so sad to see an abused animal.
Thanks for posting I'm going to share this w/ my animal loving friends. If only ppl would just give a dog or cat away if they can't care for them.

You are the cutest!! Your babies are spoiled just like mine.

Thanks for posting that story, it's important people realize that an animal is a family member for life.

We did a animal adoptathon at our local Humane Association where I volunteer. We actually cleaned the shelter out!! It was so great to know so many babies will have new homes for the holidays!

Bless you all and your furry babies!