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Do I Go Home Today? by Sandi Thompson
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, often 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.
I now live in the 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 did not 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 to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the shelter but were embarrassed to say why.
They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye.
If I'd only had some classes, as a little pup.
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle 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?

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• BOOKS: suggested reading list
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• The animal poison hotline number is 888-428-4435
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• Pet Sitting: finding the right professional. Article by Dan Davidson, 720-581-9544
  
  
• Recall lists to keep up on:
  http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/facts/pet_food_safety.html
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• Any dog can bloat and it is vital to know that time is of the essence if he/she is to survive. Here is a very informative video on Bloat. If you know the signs of bloat you can up your dog's chance of survival. So many owners do not know the early signs. Fortunately, this dog survives.
  
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  AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
  
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  Comments on Dominance Theory collected by Whole Dog Journal
  
  
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• Grooming - What goes on while my dog is at the groomers? article by Madelyn Hermosillo
  
  
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• Canine Influenza was diagnosed in a Colorado Springs patient who was picked up by animal control and had to spend time at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs.Please use caution when exposing your dogs to other dogs.
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• DoggoneSafe.com: This is a website geared towards kids, but the information is important for everyone.
  
  
• Whole Dog Journal: an advertisement-free monthly guide to natural dog care and training. Contains the latest product reviews, medical information, and solutions to challenging training problems.
  
  

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• Lost Your Cat? steps to take
  
  
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