I would've died that day... if not for you. I would've given up on life ... if not for your kind eyes I would've used my teeth in fear ... if not for your gentle hands.

I would have left this life believing... that all humans don't care. Believing there is no such thing... as fur that isn't matted, skin that isn't flea bitten, good food and enough of it, a bed to sleep on, someone to love me, to show me I deserve love... just because I exist

Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands... Your big heart saved me... You saved me from the terror of the pound, soothing away the memories of my old life You have taught me what it means to be loved I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me

I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair... Why do you do it? When there is... no more money, no more room, no more homes

You open your heart.... a little bigger,
stretch the money.... a little tighter,
make just.... a little more room,
to save one more....like me

I tell you...with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes in the best way I know how Reminding you why you go on trying I am the reason the dogs before me are the reason as are the ones who come after

Our lives would've been wasted, our love never given We would die if not for you