Remember, grown cats and dogs are usually less hyper, more well-behaved, more relaxed, and are very appreciative and grateful for being adopted into a permanent home. And they are just as sweet and cuddly as kittens or puppies! The ARK's adoption lists and the pet referral lists are full of grown pets who need a new loving home.

Message From An Older Shelter Cat

                          I sit alone and so confused behind the metal bars,
                          The loss that I am feeling will forever leave its scars.

                          My family left me here one day a month or two ago.
                          They said, "Don't worry, Tabby, you'll find a home, we know."

                          It seems they'd bought a condo that said "No Pets Permitted".
                          I thought they'd never leave me but then they went and did it.

                          My favorite window sill is gone where I used to lay and sun.
                          I cried all night the day they left and remembered years of fun.

                          The people stop and look at me and always say, "Poor Thing".
                          Then they choose a kitten when they could have had a King.

                          As Christmas nears, its gotten worse..I remember presents under the tree,
                          lots of catnip and a turkey dinner, loving hands that once stroked me.

                          There was lots and lots of laughter as I played with all my toys. I miss them
                          all so much this day... their love, their kisses and the joys.

                          So, please, if you stop by my "home", just give me an extra rub.
                          I've given up being adopted, but I sure could use the love.

                          And if you really like me, please, please take me home with you.
                          I'll be real good, I promise, and love you long and true.

                                             This poem is courtesy of KittyWhiskas, who posted it on the
                                             messageboard at Cats and Kittens Online Club

Message From An Older Shelter Dog

                          I sit alone and so confused behind the metal bars,
                          The loss that I am feeling will forever leave its scars.

                          My family left me here one day a month or two ago.
                          They said, "Don't worry, Pooch, you'll find a home, we know."

                          It seems they'd bought a condo that said "No Pets Permitted".
                          I thought they'd never leave me but then they went and did it.

                          My favorite spot is gone where I used to lay and sun.
                          I cried all night the day they left and remembered years of fun.

                          The people stop and look at me and always say, "Poor Thing".
                          Then they choose a puppy when they could have had a King.

                          As Christmas nears, its gotten worse... I remember presents under the tree,
                          lots of treats and a turkey dinner, loving hands that once stroked me.

                          There was lots and lots of laughter as I played with all my toys. I miss them
                          all so much this day... their love, their kisses and the joys.

                          So, please, if you stop by my "home", just give me an extra rub.
                          I've given up being adopted, but I sure could use the love.

                          And if you really like me, please, please take me home with you.
                          I'll be real good, I promise, and love you long and true.

 
 

This poem is courtesy of KittyWhiskas, who posted it
on the messageboard at Cats and Kittens Online Club.
It has been slightly altered by bwk.

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