My family brought me home today cradled in their arms,
They cuddled me and smiled and kept me safe and warm.
They played with me for hours and showered me with toys,
I sure do love my family, parents, girls and boys.

The children loved to feed me and give me special treats,
They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, several times a day
They even fought to hold the leash - I'm very proud to say.
These are things I'll not forget - a cherished memory,
For now I live in a 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 and the new.
The kids would wave a rag at me and encourage me to tug,
I never knew that it was wrong to chew the bedroom rug.
They said I was unruly and made me live outside,
This I never understood no matter how I tried.
The walks stopped one by one; they said they hadn't time,
I wish I could have changed things; I wish I knew my crime.

My life became so lonely, in the back yard all alone,
I barked but no one listened, I was banished from my home.

Then they brought me to the shelter, too embarrased to say why,
They said I caused an allergy and each kissed me goodbye.
If only I'd had classes when I was just a pup,
Then I'd have been a better dog when I was all grown up.

"You only have one day left", I heard a worker say,
Does that mean I have a second chance?

Do I go home today?

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