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[KingstonsMom]

Savannah, GA – A Dog’s ‘Night Before Christmas’Lynn Gensamer, Executive Director‘

Twas the night before Christmas, and 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 Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

My dogs, they were nestled all snug in my beds,

While visions of chewy toys danced in their heads.

When up on the roof there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter.

Off to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutter, threw up the sash.

The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow

Gave a luster of midday to objects below.

And what to my wondering eyes should appear

But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver so lively and quick,

I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.…

With a sputter of ashes and flurry of soot,

He slid down the chimney with all of his loot.

My precious dogs stood there, so regal and proud,

Guarding their home with their barks oh so loud.

St. Nick showed no fear, and he called them by name.

He knew in his heart they were gentle and tame.

He brought out his list, began checking it twice.

“My beauties, I see that all year you’ve been nice.

“I have in my bag many toys and much more.

Please tell me, you puppies, what you’re longing for.

”My dogs talked to each other — much to my surprise —

And then turned to Santa with tears in their eyes.“

We have chewies and balls and ropes to be tugged.

We are pampered and coddled and petted and hugged.

But for Christmas, dear Santa, we have but one care:

That all dogs be loved just as much as we are.

“We want no dog beaten, no dog whipped or chained.

We want no dog abused, abandoned, or maimed.

We want that all dogs, no matter what size,

See true love reflected in their masters’ eyes.”

St. Nick paused for a moment to gather his wits.

“I cannot stop humans from being such twits.

All dogs are so beautiful and such a treasure.

They just want to be loved and to give humans pleasure.

“This is a bright lesson I will try to teach.

And maybe your wish will be within my reach.”

St. Nick then turned to me, his face wet with tears:

“Be proud of your babies. They all are such dears.

”He planted a kiss on each beautiful head:

“Now you gentle giants, go right off to bed.

Think only good thoughts, and dream only good dreams

Of running and jumping and playing in streams.

”In an instant, St. Nick disappeared in a poof,

And I heard him laugh loudly up there on the roof.

He jumped in his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

And off he then flew like the down on a thistle.

And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,

“Merry Christmas to All, and to Dogs a Good Life!"

[lovesallanimals]

IG:  Oh, that was incredible - I am sitting here crying my eyes out.  I wish with all my heart that these wishes come true for every animal, for they are all precious.  My little "girl" has just jumped up on my lap, as she heard me crying, and I am smothering her with kisses (which I do all the time LOL!).  

[threecees]

I wish every dog could have a beautiful life and home where they could be

loved and cherised. Thanks for posting @KingstonsMom

[KingstonsMom]

@threecees

I LOVE your pic!

I just hoped that anyone thinking of adopting a pet may be inspired by this to open their hearts and homes to a loving pet in need!

[KingstonsMom]

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@lovesallanimals wrote:

IG:  Oh, that was incredible - I am sitting here crying my eyes out.  I wish with all my heart that these wishes come true for every animal, for they are all precious.  My little "girl" has just jumped up on my lap, as she heard me crying, and I am smothering her with kisses (which I do all the time LOL!).  

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@lovesallanimals

I can tell that your "little girl" is so lucky to have such a loving, caring Mom as you!

Like you, I wish all animals were so lucky!

BTW, what's your "little girl's" name?

We like to know the names of the much loved pets around here, LOL!

[halfpint1]

I have tears in my eyes reading too. I have no more dogs but 2 cats live with me now.

[Foolywooly11]

Loved that. Thank you!

[January121]

I love dogs so much that I can’t understand how anyone can hurt them .... after reading this poem I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face.... may God bless & watch over all animals 💞

[KingstonsMom]

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@halfpint1 wrote:

I have tears in my eyes reading too. I have no more dogs but 2 cats live with me now.

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@halfpint1

I think this poem applies to any animal in need, not necessarily just dogs.

Thank you for enriching your life and theirs, by giving your sweet cats a loving home!

[NAES1]

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@halfpint1 wrote:

I have tears in my eyes reading too. I have no more dogs but 2 cats live with me now.

     @halfpint1, I apologize for not adding the 1 after your name for your birthday. I always thought it was just as [ I ] typed it. On Your Birthday greeting post.

There are many tears when reading here quite often. 

I am very glad that you have your two kitties living close by your side. 

Hoping that you do see my birthday  for you for your 81st birthday.