IN MEMORY OF LOTTIE

You will have heard of puppy farms – for dogs a living hell
Lottie’s one such little dog – her tale we’d like to tell
October last she came to us – a spaniel – black and white
Our help she needed desperately – her health was far from right
Painful ears, a hernia – we prayed she could be ‘cured’
It broke our hearts for us to see - what Lottie had endured
Itchy mange, infected skin, and sore and weeping eyes
To see her shake, distressed us – it upset us when she cried.
Petrified of human hands – she snapped at being touched
Physical and mental pain – this dog had suffered much
We knew we had to fight for her, we must do everything…
we could, to shower her with love - and ease her suffering
She ate her food – this gave us hope – but it was not to be
For years she’d been neglected – she was damaged permanently
The vet prepared to operate – so many prayers we said
The horror that confronted him – caused him to shake his head
No miracle for Lottie came – and her life ebbed away
Her chance of life, her chance of love – came to an end that day

But now…

You’ve crossed the Bridge – our dear sweet girl – where the Rainbow ends
Shake off the past – run free once more – and meet up with old friends
Never more will human hands be there to cause you pain
Nor will neglect - nor ignorance – impair your life again
To say ‘Goodbye’ was oh so hard – but tho’ we’ve had to part
Be sure your mem’ry will remain – forever in our hearts
And for those many other dogs who suffer constantly
We’ll do everything thing we can to stop this cruelty