Loving a rescue dog

Love lived in dog years ends

Before you are ready for it to end

So you foster another dog

Try to break bad habits

Their previous owners couldn’t

You use a kennel, put them on a diet and

Maybe it works

But still, love lived in dog years ends

Before you are ready for it to end and

You are checking rescue shelter websites

Inquiring about someone else’s

Failed attempt at domestic bliss

Because you crave wet kisses and

A warm body

Lying next to you at night

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