Shelter Pets Poem

I found this poem the other day and knew I had to share it with all my animal loving friends. I contacted the author, and she was more than happy to have me post this for all of you to enjoy.

Cage's lined side by side,
sweet little faces all looking at me.
Whining softly sad little eyes
wanting to be loved.
With their broken shattered hearts
they were beaten, starved, and abandoned.
They are just looking for someone
to love, a soft warm place to sleep,
an owner to feed and love them,
to rub their bellies and rub their ears,
to take them for walks,
to tell them you love them,
to give them treats, and
let them sleep in your bed.
Make their hearts whole
once again that the other
people broke. Reassure them
and make them feel loved.
Give them the life that they
deserved. Never let them go,
never yell, beat, or mistreat them.
They all just want to be loved.
Cage's lined side by side
sweet little faces
waiting for you to take them home.


Each little face looking at me
side by side on cold concrete floors.
Barking in greeting saying hello
in their doggy talk.
When you walk past they
start to whine. They just
want to be loved by you.
They were abandoned,
they are scared,
they all want a new home,
someone to love
and care for them.
When there time is up
they will put them down
because they don't have enough
room to keep them all.
How could those people
just throw them away?
There are sweet little broken hearts
looking at me. How can you chose
just one? Their soft little whines
follow me for the rest of my life,
each little face looking at me

My name is Erin Powell and I am 15 years old. I wrote this poem because I have a Shelter Dog, and I am a huge animal lover. To think about all the animals in pounds that get put to sleep just breaks my heart.

Why Should I Adopt A Shelter Pet

busterscaninesupplyoutlet: Why Should I Adopt A Shelter Pet

Just click on the title to see a Video of one Animal Shelter and the Dogs that are available for Adoption. Please remember, when you adopt a homeless pet you are saving a life!

Why Should I Adopt A Shelter Pet

Did you know there are thousands and thousands of homeless pets in this country? These poor animals through no fault of their own are presently living in shelters waiting to be adopted or destroyed. Why? For a number of reasons like the bad economy, abusive people, ignorant pet owners, and the list goes on. I don't know about you but this breaks my heart.

I feel for the people that have lost their jobs and homes. A lot of these people were forced to move to apartments which would not let them bring their pets along. Some just could not afford the extra money to care for and feed their pets. They had great animals that unfortunately are also victims of this economical mess. So, do you think they deserve to die because of this? I sure don't!

I just want to make people aware of what a problem this is. I urge anyone who is thinking of getting a pet to please, please check your local animal shelter or pound to find your new pet. You will not believe the selection of pets you will have to choose from. At these shelters you will find the average Mutt, Designer Dogs, and Pedigree Dogs. There is nothing wrong with these animals. They just need a loving home. People seem to forget that animals have feelings and emotions. They hurt, feel sadness/happiness, and don't understand why they were left at shelters. Animals from a shelter are so happy to be adopted that they become very loyal pets to their new owners. You must remember to be patient with these pets. It might take a little time for them to readjust to their new home, just as it would if you adopted a child. Just give them love, attention, and make them part of your family. You will reap the rewards of having a loving and loyal pet for the rest of their life. So please remember when you are thinking of getting a dog to check out your local shelter. You won't be disappointed.

I love animals and feel the need to help them by getting the word out about this serious problem. I have a Links Page on my website with numerous Shelters from all over the country. When you decide to get a pet for you and your family, go to Busters Canine Supply Outlet Links Page and find one of those shelters that has your new pet waiting for you. You will be a Hero in my book! Remember, together we can put an end to animal abuse and neglect.

Why Should I Adopt A Shelter Pet

Did you know there are thousands and thousands of homeless pets in this country? These poor animals through no fault of their own are presently living in shelters waiting to be adopted or destroyed. Why? For a number of reasons like the bad economy, abusive people, ignorant pet owners, and the list goes on. I don't know about you but this breaks my heart.

I feel for the people that have lost their jobs and homes. A lot of these people were forced to move to apartments which would not let them bring their pets along. Some just could not afford the extra money to care for and feed their pets. They had great animals that unfortunately are also victims of this economical mess. So, do you think they deserve to die because of this? I sure don't!

I just want to make people aware of what a problem this is. I urge anyone who is thinking of getting a pet to please, please check your local animal shelter or pound to find your new pet. You will not believe the selection of pets you will have to choose from. At these shelters you will find the average Mutt, Designer Dogs, and Pedigree Dogs. There is nothing wrong with these animals. They just need a loving home. People seem to forget that animals have feelings and emotions. They hurt, feel sadness/happiness, and don't understand why they were left at shelters. Animals from a shelter are so happy to be adopted that they become very loyal pets to their new owners. You must remember to be patient with these pets. It might take a little time for them to readjust to their new home, just as it would if you adopted a child. Just give them love, attention, and make them part of your family. You will reap the rewards of having a loving and loyal pet for the rest of their life. So please remember when you are thinking of getting a dog to check out your local shelter. You won't be disappointed.

I love animals and feel the need to help them by getting the word out about this serious problem. I have a Links Page on my website with numerous Shelters from all over the country. When you decide to get a pet for you and your family, here are 2 links to find one of the shelters that has your new pet waiting for you. For all my CT friends the link is Adoptable Dogs CT  For a list of Shelters by State the link is Dogs For Adoption