Gallant Edge German Shepherds

You Can't Own Just One

Why own a dog? There's a danger you know.
You can't own just one, the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, where in lies the danger.
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.

One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny, the third one is easy,
the fourth one's a honey, the fifth is delightful and the sixth one's a breeze,
you'll find you can live with a houseful with ease.

So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy, but Oh Lord!, the hair.
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen:"No bother!", you've said,
"They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's just one more dog, and just one more crate?"

The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty, the floor is all footprints,
the furniture's dusty. The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few nose prints, and a little more hair?

So let's keep the puppy, you can always find room,
and a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
and the thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.

Each one is so special, so useful, so funny.
The vet bills and food bills, and now you owe money.
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
except other dog folks who live the same way.

Your lawn has now died and your shrubs are dead too.
But your weekends are busy,you're off with your crew.
There's dog food and vitamins and training and shots,
and entries and motels, all which cost lots.

Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then, your favorite dog comes and jumps up on your lap.
His look says your special and you know that you will keep all of the critters,
in spite of the bill!

~Author Unknown~