the dog owner neglected
his so called friend
no sustenance to the dog
did he kindly tend

over a period of time
the poor wretch withered away
he took his last panting breath
on a hot summer's day

twas criminal what the dog owner
did foist upon the dog
for his uncaring actions
he deserves a thumping good flog

his heartlessness
truly unforgivable
the dog seemingly to his eye
twas invisible

everyday dogs die
in a state of distress
their owners perpetrating
undeniable cruelness