In honor of Sam

Sam is my cousin's dog. She's a 14 year old black lab who has been with my cousin's family since her first few weeks. We always heard stories about how Sam got into this and that and was always in trouble for something. It reminded me of my very first dog Jenny (also a black lab).

Well, I just recieved word that Sam's health is failing that they have decided to put her to sleep this week. I thought it might be nice to honor Sam and comfort my family with a poem i found. I only hope it will bring a small smile through the tears of sorrow.



A Poem for New Puppy Owners
Author unknown.

Don't smell crotches, don't eat plants.
Don't steal food or underpants.
Don't eat my socks, don't grab my hair...
DON'T RIP THE STUFFING FROM THAT CHAIR!
Don't eat those peas, don't touch that bush,
Don't chew my shoes, what IS this mush?!?
Eat your cookies, drink your drink,
Outta the toilet! Outta the sink!
AWAY FROM THE LITTER BOX, IT'S FOR THE CAT!
(and must you kiss me after that?!?)
Raising a puppy is not for the lazy,
Those rugrats are funny but also quite crazy.
Don't despair through the toil and the strife,
'Cause after three years you'll get back your life!
So let's go for walkies, so you can do your "thing",
And maybe I'll get back my good diamond ring!