Erstellt am 08.08.2004 - 16:48

> Why own a Border Collie? There's a danger you know
> You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
> There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger
> While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.
>
> One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny
> The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey
> The fifth is delightful; the sixth one's a breeze.
> You find you can live with a houseful, with ease.
>
> So how about another? Would you really dare?
> They're really quite easy, but oh gosh, the hair!
> With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed
> And crates in the kitchen, "its no bother" you said.
>
> They're really no trouble, their manners are great
> What's just one more dog and one more little crate?
> The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
> The floor is all footprints, the furniture is dusty.
>
> The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care,
> Who minds a few nose prints, and a little more hair.
> So lets keep a puppy, you can always find room
> And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
>
> There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add.
> The thought of a cutback, sure makes you feel sad.
> Each one is special, so useful, so funny,
> The food bill grows larger, you owe the vet money.
>
> Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
> Except other dog folk who live the same way.
> Your lawn has now died and your shrubs are dead, too
> Your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.
>
> There's dog food and dog treats, training and shots...
> And entries and travel and motels which cost lots
> " Is it worth it?" you wonder? "Are you caught in a trap?
> Then your favourite comes up and climbs on your lap.
>
> Her look says you're special and you know that you will
> Keep all the critters in spite of the bill.
> Some just for showing and some just to breed
> And some just for loving, they all fill a need.
>
> Winter is a hassle, but the dogs love it, true,
> And they must have their walks though you're numb and blue
> Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
> At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.
>
> The dogs and the dog shows, competitions, the thrills
> The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills!
> The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
> They're charming and funny and offset the strife.
>
> Your lifestyle has changed, things just won't be the same.
> Yes those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game!
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> Author Unknown