We wanted to pay a tribute to some very special foster carers - this is dedicated to them: Once I was a puppy so young and so carefree But sadly I ended up with a family that neglected me I was lonely and I was frightened but they did not seem to care – I soon learnt to be quiet or a beating I would get They said I could guard their house and look after them and despite that they did not care for me - I am a German Shepherd which means I would always look after them to the end As time went by they grew even more tired of me – I was an inconvenience to them – sometimes they forgot to feed me for days and days on end I began to scratch – fleas I did have which meant even more trouble to them as it would cost money they did not want to spend - so for years I scratched and was uncomfortable, but they just did not care and then one day they took me to the shelter and they told me it would be my end – they would get a new dog to guard them as I was now too old for them But the shelter staff were kind and they could see that underneath all the dirt and sores and fleas a nice dog I could be and they said they would do their best to find a home for me Then I heard a rumour about groups of humans who seek out very special dogs to help – dogs just like me. I wondered if one of them would come for me. So I waited for the angel that would come for me and then one day they appeared and sat by my pen and talked to me. They spoke so very gently and could it really be that a human could love a senior dog like me? How anyone could love me in the state that I am in – I have sores all over me, my coat has all but gone I was a good looking dog once but those days have long since gone. There are so many young dogs who need help too - who would want a senior as our time is shorter with you And then I met the person who would change my life – a foster carer they called them – but an angel in my eyes They showed me so much care and were so kind to me – they treated me in the way that every dog should be The love they showed to me I treasured until the end. I hope they know how much I love them for my journey is about to end My body had been ravaged by the cruelty I endured and so sadly the time I spent with them was cut oh so very short But the months I spent with you was the best I ever had – I never knew before that this was the life I always should have had I wish we had more time that I could spend with you – but rainbow bridge is calling and it means that I must now leave you I am so sad to leave you my dear family – but I want the world to know how special you were to me and the kindness that you showed - so when you look up to heaven and you see a star that shines so bright – that symbolises my love for you and that is me there in the light. The love I have for you is now shining down on you – you were my special angels and I would do anything for you. I know that the tears I see on your face are tears for me – I wish that there was something I could do to take the pain away I know that there are others who need your love and care so I will guide them to your loving arms so that they can be like me and experience what it is like to be part of your special family. I know you won’t forget me but a new dog needs you now – you are too very special for me to have had you all just to myself. So I will sit and wait for you and the others that you help – until then I will watch over you until we meet again. Written on behalf of Asha, Bear, Delilah and Hope and Dedicated to their devoted families who showed these abused and neglected dogs what it was like to be truly loved © L Jenkins GSDs in Need Australia Inc
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:07:08 +0000
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