Adopt A Dog

big brown floppy ears
huge heart, fluffy wagging tail
shelter euthanized
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM
What a powerful write. Few words with much said. My last fur angel came from a shelter. Blessings as you write away....................
Jones Avatar
September 21, 2024 at 11:37 AM
You have a big heart and that was surely one happy fur baby! Blessings returned!
George Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Hi Karen, a dog is man's best friend. Sad that in old age they have to be euthanized. A touching senryu demanding some forethought.
Jones Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Yes here they put dogs and cats from the shelter on the news to encourage people to adopt. But they’re also kill shelters that don’t do that. Sad.
Jones Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Yes here they put dogs and cats from the shelter on the news to encourage people to adopt. But they’re also kill shelters that don’t do that. Sad.
Wolf Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 8:53 PM
O! The last line stabbed me in the heart. Very effective, Karen. Weaponization of the pen --- in a positive way!
Jones Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 9:32 PM
I feel sorry for shelter animals. Thanks!!
Greenhough Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
This grabs my heart. I'd live on the street rather than give up my pet. Thank you for this statement.
Jones Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Aw that is love! Hugs
Croft Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 8:22 AM
I wish I could adopt all animals that way they would never have to be euthanized!
Jones Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 8:45 AM
You have a sweet caring heart!
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 6:32 AM
This is heartbreaking, Karen. You captured that sadness by contrasting the last line with the dog's cute eager nature
Jones Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Yes it’s awful that they die unloved unwanted.
Rodgers Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Dear Karen, I love Haikus and yours stands as an anthem to save a dog from being destroyed. I grew up on a farm and always had dogs. Once I got married, my wife is allergic to dogs and cats, so we have neither but would love to have one. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Jones Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Aw so sad you can’t have one now but understandable why! Thanks for reading and have a fabulous weekend! Blessings returned Daniel.
Gentile Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Karen, your haiku is indeed to the point! It is such a sad thought to realize that so many wagging tails are not given a chance! A poetically perfect reminder!! happy Friday xxoo
Jones Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Yes it is a very sad reality! Thanks for caring about man’s best friend. Friday blessings!
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