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Rescue Santa
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Jordana, Charlie, and Jackie
December 07 at 22:38
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Rescue Santa
The lady that fostered Abbie sent me this. I hadn't seen it before and I wanted to share it.
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;* *The children were nestled all snug in their beds, With no thought of the dog filling their head. And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Knew he was cold, but didn't care about that.* *When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Figuring the dog was free and into the trash.* *The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the luster of midday to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But Santa Claus - his eyes full of tears.* *He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick, Last years Christmas present, now thin and sick. More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name. And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain;* *"Now, DASHER! Now, DANCER! Now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! On CUPID! On, DONNER and BLITZEN! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all"* *I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year, For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear, The gift of a dog is not just for the season, We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons.* *In our haste to think of giving the kids a gift There was one important thing that we missed. A dog should be family, and cared for the same You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain.* *And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight, "You weren't given a gift! You were given a life!"* *---Author Unknown---*
Hugs, Jordana, Charlie, and Jackie
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Paula and Xander
December 08 at 00:22
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Re: Rescue Santa
Everyone that is thinking of giving or receiving a pet over christmas should read this. It's so true. It always make me sad to think of the large number of dogs/cats that are left lonely after christams when the excitement of the gift has worn off. Thanks for sharing it Jordana.
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Lynda and the Minkies
December 09 at 14:39
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I've seen it-thought-provoking isn't it ? XXX.
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Jordana, Charlie, and Jackie
December 09 at 16:55
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Unfortunately, Lynda, the people that need to read it and think about it never will. :-( Jordana
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Lynda and the Minkies
December 09 at 17:00
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Sad but true, Jordana.... XXX.
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Mary, Kelsey and Furby
December 16 at 21:16
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WOW ! How true it is......
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