DO I GO HOME TODAY

My family brought me home
cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me
and said I was full of charm.

They played with me and laughed with me
and showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family,
especially the girls and boys.

The children loved to feed me,
they gave me special treats.
they even let me sleep with them
all snuggled in the sheets.

I used to go for walks,
often several times a day.
They even fought to hold the leash,
I'm very proud to say.

These are the things I'll not forget
my cherished memory,
because I now live in the 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 ones and the new.

The kids and I would grab a rag,
for hours we would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing
when I chewed the bedroom rug.

They said that I was out of control,
and would have to live outside.
This I did not understand,
although I tried and tried.

The walks stopped, one by one;
they said they hadn't time.
I wish that I could change things,
I wish I knew my crime.

My life became so lonely,
in the backyard, on a chain.
I barked and barked, all day long,
just to keep from going insane.

So they brought me to the shelter,
but were embarrassed to say why.
They said I caused an allergy,
then they each kissed me goodbye.

If I'd only had some classes,
when I was just a little pup,
then I would have been
a better dog when I was all grown up.

"You only have one day left."
I heard the worker say.
Does that mean I have a second chance?
DO I GO HOME TODAY?


Sandi Thompson

The High Desert Obedience Club-Lancaster
661-266-7097
 info@highdesertobedienceclub.org

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Training, Agility and more

Vom Roundup's Dog Obedience Training
Classes at Apple Valley Feed Bin
$45 for 8 week course
Sandy Paws Canine Club
760-961-7523
Donna Moore
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Animal Hospital at the Narrows
18107 Hwy 18 Apple Valley
$10 per class meeting 
Attend at your convenience 
Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Heel, Watch, Stand, and Valuable Social Skills
Taught w/ LOVE and TREATS!
Dogs must be 10 weeks of age and have had 2nd set of vaccinations
Call 242-5400 to find out what to bring to class and for class times.

PetsMart
All Classes are $79
Puppy Head Start
Basic Education
Advanced Learning
(Ask about Potty Training and Bite Prevention work shops)
1-800-465-7387 xt 5031
760-955-1030

Carleen L. Newman, Professional Trainer, State License #PDO204
Mojave Greens K-9 Training Club
Obedience Training (Classes and Private)
Agility Training Classes
Therapy Dog Training and Certification
Protection Training

(760) 240-4300
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Town of Apple Valley Park and Rec.
Trainer: Carleen Newman
Held at Corwin Park
760-240-7880
Carleen Newman 760-240-4300

Hesperia Park and Rec.
10 weeks $60
Lime Street Park
Canines must be 6mos. old
Koehler Method Featured
760-244-5488