From the Russell Refuge Web site:

Nobody's Dog

He's Nobody's Dog... brave spirit aching
A heart worn and heavy
There for the taking

No religion has he, nor knows how to pray
Yet his faith could shame man's
In its own humble way

In graceful abidance... accepting his plight
Holding hope in his heart
He concedes all to life

He seeks in each face a kind-hearted glance
In earnest and yearning
For one promising chance

He'll wait on and on, though long it may seem
While he's Somebody's Dog
Each night... in his dreams

© 2000 Dale Mountan

What a sad poem. It brought tears to my eyes. Here's wishing that there are less unwanted dogs and cats in shelters and rescues in 2008 and may every dog and cat find the love that they are so willing to share.

That is just heartbreaking but so true. No matter how badly they are treated, they hold hope in their heart. I wish the human race could learn that lesson. Thank you for sharing.