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One Man's Trash, An Others Treasure: Shelter Dog.


Day after day I look through these bars and wonder why I'm here. You left me. Strangers look at me like I've done something wrong. Why won't you come back? Wasn't I good enough? Did I do something bad? All I want is to go home. I will be good, I promise. Please. Please. Please. Month after month I look through these bars and wonder why I'm here. You never came back for me. I've been here for so long Others come and go constantly. But I never leave. People come, but they all walk away. I just want a home. I'm good, I promise. Please. Please. Please. Today and yesterday they looked at me through the bars. She smiles at me. And told me I was a good boy. She said I get to go home today. I got a new collar. And a bed in their kitchen. They have a kitty too. I'm so happy, I promise. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Iguessimallie

Hello, I'm Allie. I'm a very honest person who has a witty sense of humor. I love to meet new people and listen to stories about their life experiences. I believe that life lessons can be acquired at any moment and that we should learn from everyday. I try my best to be a good person and do what I can to help out. I work at an animal shelter and love it. I also love to read, write, sleep, and eat mashed potatoes :)

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mitch_medina
<p>Heart warming. Keep writing!</p>
A S
This poem was touching. Thank you for writing it. Keep writing.

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