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Showing posts with label Homeless Dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homeless Dog. Show all posts

Friday, August 28, 2020

A Dumped Dog's Prayer


I did not write this poem, the author is unknown. I am posting it hoping that it will touch someone who is thinking about abandoning their pet(s). I am hoping that they will try and find a place for them before dumping them in the streets.

Times are hard now for all of us, and some people can no longer care for a pet. Please consider checking with family, friends or your local animal shelter before leaving your pet behind.

                                              A Dumped Dog's Prayer

Don't close the door! Don't push me away. Why are you leaving? Don't make me stay. Slow down the car, I can't keep up. This pavement is hot and my pads are cut. I've got to quit running or my heart will pop. Every muscle is aching. Why don't you stop? I'm so hungry and thirsty. Darkness is near. But I shouldn't leave, he will come for me here.

Several weeks have passed, I am dead on my feet. They call me a nuisance because I eat off the streets. Every car that passes, I chase it to see If it's my master coming for me. Though I approach those that come near With trust in my eyes and no sign of fear. With hate in their voices and a cold, heartless stare, They threaten to kill me - they don't even care. Batter my body with rocks that they throw, I will not leave, he will come, don't you know? Overtaken with weakness, my body is numb. I'm sick and so lonely. Oh please, let him come! I will go back where he first threw me out. I'll wait for him there, he will come, no doubt.

My thoughts are fading. My chest feels like lead. I'm sleepy, so sleepy - I can't lift my head. It's so quiet, so peaceful -- all remains still. There is my master at my home on the hill. Yes, I can see him, he's calling my name. His voice is so gentle, his hands are the same. He decided he wants me. Things will be fine. I really do love him, that master of mine. My tail wags with pleasure. I can't catch my breath. He came in my dreams, but so did my DEATH!

Author Unknown

                                                 He found a place to sleep.


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Thursday, January 21, 2016

What You Should Dog If You See a Dog Shivering in the Cold


Do you know what to do if you see a dog shivering in the cold? Even with their thick coats they are extremely vulnerable. If you see a dog outside without shelter you should contact your local police department. Just like humans, dogs are at risk for hypothermia, frost bite and even death when left in extreme conditions.

Dogs should never be left outside when temperatures drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-17.7 degrees C). Breeds with shorter hair like Labradors, Beagles, and greyhounds as well as puppies and older dogs are the most vulnerable.

Warning signs include shivering, lethargy and clumsiness, leading to coma and even death. Experts say it’s always best to keep you dog indoors and not to leave them unattended for extended periods of time. Walking your dog in the cold can also be painful for your dog’s paws. Keep them moist and apply petroleum jelly to their paws before walks in the winter.


Please share and help keep every dog warm and safe this winter.


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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Homeless Dogs Rescued From Junkyard Transform Into Beautiful, Loving Pups


Little strays Elmer and Elsie were scared and covered with motor oil when members of Hope For Paws found them alone in a Los Angeles-area junkyard.

Elsie was so terrified that upon seeing her rescuers, she darted well out of arm's reach underneath a low platform. It took time, but with characteristic patience and kindness, Hope For Paws' Eldad Hagar and Lisa Arturo eventually coaxed both of the pups out of their hiding places.

To read more on this story, click here: Homeless Dogs Rescued From Junkyard Transform Into Beautiful, Loving Pups

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