[PyrNet-L] Fw: Why Own A Dog?

["Barb Bowes" <bamb@monmouth.com>]

This came through on another list and I thought you all might
enjoy it, especially Mitzi!

Barb Bowes
Bo, Molly, Chelsea (Pyrs) & Flopsy (Pyr Shep)
The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
bamb@monmouth.com

> > >  Why own a dog?  There's danger you know
> > >  You can't own just one, the craving will grow
> > >  There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies
> > > the danger
> > >  While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and
> > > stranger.
> > >
> > >  One dog is so funny, and two are no trouble
> > >  The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey
> > >  The fifth's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
> > >  You find you can live with a house full with ease.
> > >
> > >  So how 'bout another?  Would you really dare?
> > >  They're really quite easy, but Lord, the hair.
> > >  With dogs on the sofa, and dogs on the bed,
> > >  And crates in the kitchen, It's no bother, you've
> > > said,
> > >  They're really no trouble, their manners are great,
> > >  What's just one more dog, and one more crate?
> > >
> > >  The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
> > >  The floor is all footprints, the furniture is
> > > dusty,
> > >  The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
> > >  Who minds a few nose prints, and a little more
> > > hair?
> > >
> > >  So let's keep a puppy, you can always find room,
> > >  And a little more time for the dust cloth and
> > > broom,
> > >  There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
> > >  The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.
> > >
> > >  Each one is so special, so useful, so funny,
> > >  The vet, the food bills grow larger, you owe money,
> > >  Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
> > >  Except other dog folks, who live the same way.
> > >
> > >  Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead
> > > too,
> > >  But your weekends are busy, you're off with your
> > > crew,
> > >  There's dog food and vitamins, and training and
> > > shots,
> > >  And entries and motels which cost lots.
> > >
> > > Is it worth it you wonder?  Are you caught in a
> > > trap?
> > >  Then your favorite dog comes and climbs in your
> > > lap,
> > >  His look says your special, and you know that you
> > > will
> > >  Keep all of the critters, in spite of the bill.
> > >
> > >  AUTHOR UNKNOWN
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