Spastic Sparky Dog

Yes, you know him.

You have one in your house,

or else you are going to get one

soon.

Maybe for the holidays.

Let’s face it, they sure are cute!

Everyone simply loves a cute little

baby puppy!

They shine their adorable

play with me eyes at you

and you are smitten.

Well, then the fun begins.

They are needy,

they get big fast.

Sometimes you get kids that

are afraid

when Sparky comes trampling in.

He jumps all over them

as he is just an excited puppy.

He wants attention too!

He begs, and hovers, and wags his tail.

He is just happy to see you

and wants to play.

Sometimes kids just get a dog

and then think he is a

christmas ornament.

Sometimes there comes an ultimatum.

The dog has to go

so you can focus on your children.

And maybe when they are older

they can get a dog again.

Try an older dog next,

they are satisfied

to just be loved.

A puppy tries to devour.

They chew everything in sight.

Give him your child’s teddy bear

and in ten minutes

it will be destroyed.

They’re good at breaking gates,

no matter what you do.

And the bigger they are

the harder it is to get them

back in the mudroom

where usually dogs belong.

Unless if they’re good,

then they get their spot on the couch.

But it’s great to have pets,

it’s something to take care of

and love it to death.

So be careful, before

choosing your dog.

And if you win $500 bucks

on the radio station

like I did,

think hard if you want

to spend it on a puppy.

But their cuteness

will get you in the end.

Enjoy!

Jennifer Jo Fay

Copyrighted December 2011