"DO I GO HOME TODAY"
My family brought me home cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys. I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys. The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them-all snuggled in the sheets. I used to go for walks, of ten several times a day. They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say. These are the things I'll not forget-a cherished memory. Because I now live in a shelter-without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe. But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new. The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug. They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside. This I didn't understand, although I tried and tried. The walks stopped, one by one, they said they hadn't time. I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime. My life became so lonely, in the backyard, on a chain. I barked and barked, all day long, just to keep from going insane. So they brought me to the shelter, but were embarrassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, then they each kissed me goodbye. If I'd only had some classes when I was just a little pup, then I would haven been a better dog when I was all grown up. "You only have one day left." I heard the worker say. Does that mean I have a second chance? Do I go home today????
Written by: Sandi Thompson
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