A Pit Bull's Christmas

"It was the night before Christmas and the shelter is
dark,
The whole place is silent, not even a bark.
The dogs are all locked in their pens for the night,
The staff has gone home and turned out the light.
As I lay my head on the cold concrete floor,
I fondly recall the home I had before.
The family I loved who loved me right back,
We’d share everything from a secret to snack.
Things couldn’t be better at this time last year,
But that has all changed and now I am here.
I won’t see the tree, the lights or the snow,
I’m scared and alone, my spirits are low.
The others like me weren’t put up for adoption,
A new family and home, for us aren’t an option.
We’ve been locked up in cells as if we’re all crooks,
We don’t deserve homes because of our looks.
Not Diesel, or Bingo or the young one named Percy,
Deserve to be loved nor shown any mercy.
While families celebrate holiday cheer,
I know in my heart that my end is near.
The vet will arrive, the lights will go on,
By the time you awake, we all will be gone.
A stranger will come and take me away,
I’ll never awake to see another day.
As I close my eyes I’ll shed you a tear,
The fond memories I’ll always keep near.
The only thing I’ve ever asked of Santa Claus,
Is to stop all these unfair, ridiculous laws.
You said without me, your life was not full,
So why does it matter that I’m a “pitbull”?. "

-J. McKenzie

Heartbreaking!!

Truly sad poem. But true. I don't even want to think about all the dogs not with homes. I must say to all those brave souls that can face these guys and rescue and foster your a better person then me. Last time I went to look for dogs I stood in the shelter weeping, I mean all out sobbing. I can't handle it. I went back to my car and had to compose myself.

It is very sad how true that poem is, I had to print it and hang it on my bulletin board of Pitbulls @ home (hope no one minds).

It is so sad to think of all those furbabies all alone at Christmas. So sad that I broke down in tears reading, and now everyone in the office is looking at me like I have underwear on my head!!!!!! :sad: :sad:

Talk about sobbing :sad: :sad: I knew I should not have read that poem :sad: but sadly it is true for all those poor doggies,truly heart-breaking!!