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http://http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/ferret-poodle-argentina-125901615.html

 

Animal Antics

I just found out two poodles that I bought
were ferrets!  Ay caramba! And guess what?

To make each one resemble less a rat,
they gave them steroids, making them both fat!

They also fluffed their pretty fur just so
around their heads. So how was I to know?

Each one looked so much like a toy poodle
they had me fooled - whole kit and caboodle!

Our veterinarian has verified
the facts for me. Those poodle dealers lied.

And folks now say I should have realized
the truth, which stared at me with beady eyes!

Those ferrets sure run fast; I think I’ll buy
two tiny leashes, or else I could try. . . 

to sucker someone stupider than me.
Hey, buy one poodle; get the other free!


For  Janice Canerdy's Rhyming Couplets Poetry Contest

* I wrote this April 22, 2013 after hearing a news story about a guy who actually believed he had bought a poodle when it was a ferret on steroids! See above for the link to the news footage!
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Agustin Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 2:40 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this info in your awesome rhyming style. God bless you.
Kauffman Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 12:13 PM
Congrats Andrea - you really ferreted out the truth! So much fun not disguised! Really fun my friend. Blessings to you and your "poodles!"
Canerdy Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Andrea, a huge CONGRATS on your well-deserved win in my contest! Janice
Steele Avatar
September 23, 2016 at 5:57 PM
Amazing. Very nicely written, Andrea. Congrats on your placement. Well deserved.
Kendrick Avatar
September 19, 2016 at 5:28 PM
Your Animal Antic Poem was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara ..Don't look a gift horse in the mouth..
Roper Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Awesome! This is so funny, Andrea, congratulations on your win.... Hugs
Haight Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 4:03 PM
I remember this story, Andrea! You did a fine job relaying it with your cute couplet poem. Congratulations on your placement. Hugs, Sandra
Scars Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM
hahaha! hilarious :) Congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
Medders Tobechi Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM
I'm glad this was someone else and not you. Interesting story. People will do anything these days for a dollar. Congratulations.
Obaro Avatar
July 5, 2013 at 5:20 AM
An unpleasant experience with swindlers told with such poetic beauty. Love this for sure.
Poet Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Hey where is the tanka for the contest?
De Burca Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Very good, I enjoyed reading your poem. Congrats on your win.
Seal Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Should I say yawn again hmmm yeah why not, yawn lol, I love this poem though. Take care, Richard
Oyewole Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM
Congrats on your grand win Andrea~A.O
Jordan Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM
My, but you are good... I love this one. Again, congrats on the win... Jack
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Congrats on your win..Sara
May Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 6:11 AM
funny stuff...congrats on a great win Andrea
De La Croes Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations on your first place, Andrea! Very inventive poem. Cheers, David
Delaney Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM
This is hilarious. I knew it was a winner. Love, SuZ
Richards Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Another winner, and funny as the dickens!! Congrats to you again!!!
Johnson Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM
There is lots of fodder in the news for poets with a keen eye. Very funny but sad if true. I have two new little kitties today. My baby mama kitty brought them to eat. I still can't catch her or them. Love, Joyce
Bacha Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations sweet Andrea, so happy for you. Love Terry xoxoxo
Lamoureux Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Way to go Andrea! congratulations on an excellent win.
Jones Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Congratulations... I knew this would place high and it's on top!!!
Jones Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Too funny Andrea.....
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