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And old Shep was a pup
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog
We were both full of fun
We grew up together that way
I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
Shep was right there
To the rescue he came
He jumped in and then pulled me out
As the years fast did roll
Old Shep he grew old
His eyes were fast growing dim
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
I can do no more for him, Jim
With hands that were trembling
I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it
I wanted to run
I wish they would shoot me instead
He came to my side
And looked up at me
And laid his old head on my knee
I stroked the best friend
that a man ever had
I cried so I scarcely could see
Old Sheppie he knew he was going to go
For he reached out and licked at my hand
He looked up at me just as much as to say
We're parting, but you understand
Old Shep he has gone
Where the good doggies go
And no more with old Shep will I roam
But if dogs have a heaven
There's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home
There's Always Room For One More
I see by his coat he must be a stray,
the untidy look gives him away.
He's lost his will and is so thin
hasn't eaten since God knows when.
I know as I coax him through the door,
There's always room for one more.
The other night in the freezing rain,
That little female came again.
Matted and soaked crying in need,
lost and alone with babies to feed.
Her pleading eyes I could not ignore,
There is always room for one more.
There's a new face on the docks today,
hungry but clean, to our dismay,
I stroked her head Her body rippled when she got up
I saw she was crippled she started to go, but fell on the floor.
There's always room for one more.
There's the poor doggy standing in the rain,
I've tried to entice him Time and again.
One ears lopsided, the other's been torn,
Blind in one eye, lost and forlorn.
He's coming now, so I'll open the door.
There's always room for one more.
This is a true story,
As I've said before, There's always room for one more.
~ Author Unknown
I wish someone would tell me
What it is that I've done wrong
Why I have to stay chained up
And Left alone so long.
They seemed so glad to have me
When I came here as pup
There were so many things we'd do
While I was growing up.
They couldn't wait to train me
As companion and as friend
They told me I would never fear
Being left alone again.
The children said they'd feed me
They'd play with me and walk me
If only I could stay.
But now the family hasn't time
They often say I shed
They won't allow me in the house
Not even to be fed.
The children never walk me
They always say, "Not now!"
I wish that I could please them
Won't someone tell me how?
All I have is love, you see,
I wish they would explain,
Why they said they wanted me
Then left me on a chain.
~ Author Unknown
