I don't know why I went there

I just know I was found

And then somebody took me

To a place they call the pound

There were many dogs around me

I felt their bewilderment and pain

Then one day they disappeared

And never barked again

Then it come to my turn

I was quaking in my paws

They put a lead around my neck

And lead me to the doors

I was very frightened

I realised my fate

I offered up a silent prayer

As they opened up the gate

Then I felt the sunshine

In the distance stood a man

He picked me up and carefully

Placed me in his van

Then I heard the man speak

He said that I was safe

I was being taken

To a place they call AH

We travelled quite a distance

And then at journeys end

The van doors opened slowly

And I recognised true friends

Quite quickly someone spotted me

They looked in to my soul

Looked past my colour and breed

And saw me as a whole

I went home to live with them

My new life had begun

I have been so very lucky

To have found a dad and mum

Some dogs are not so fortunate

They wait for quite a while

Maybe they are not so pretty

Or they do not make you smile

Please do not over look them

They have so much love to share

A second chance is all they need

And someone to show they care

Now I send out a message

Will you listen to my plea

There are still so very, many dogs

Who are unwanted, just like me

We do not ask for much

Some food, a bed, a bone

A walk, a brush a comfy lap

But most of all a home

Remember if you re-home a dog from Animal helpline you will be saving the life of another dog!