Dear owner,
Will you promise to be kind to me,
To give me love,
Take me for walks,
And not forget me?
Do you promise that I am a life commitment,
Not just until I get big,
Or until you have a kid?
Do you promise that I'll be part of the family,
Live in your home,
And not out in the dog house?
Do you promise to show me the kindness that you show your friends,
That you show your partner,
Or the kids you love?
Do you promise that when I do something bad,
You won't throw me out,
Force me to live on the streets?
You may not know this but when you get me,
You may not know my pass,
The lies my previous owners told,
The abuse they put me through,
The scorn they showed me
And the hate.
I wasn't bad,
They just didn't know how to raise me.
They had a kid
And no more time for me they said,
So they threw me out to the street
Forced to wander for food.
I was skinny when I came here,
But these nice people helped me,
So before you adopt me,
Please consider
The time I require
And the love you need to show.