So You've decided a lovingly little puppy is just what you need!
And You've decided the protective CO is your favorite breed!
A fresh new born puppy whoes mind is as clean as an erased chalkboard slate.
One you can train, mold, and shape into what you think you want to create!

You have visions of all the things this new puppy's life will do for you...
Many reasons and thoughts have convinced you this is what you should do.
But my Friend...please think of this little life that will be placed in your hands.
And all the changes in your life his presence will demand.

A puppy is not a toy to toss aside when the newness wears away...
Or lock in a cage when all the things you "thought" did not go your way!
They say money can't buy loyalty, friendship, faithfulness and love...but that is not true!
As these are just the things you can count on this pup giving freely to you!

Are you really worthy of the complete devotion this pup will give you to the last beat of his aged old heart?
Or will you give up on him, abandon him, ignore him and tear his loving heart completely apart!
Think long and hard my Friend...before you buy that fuzzy cute pup!
Then put that money right back in your wallet if you are not totally ready to "own up!"

author....Mary DeMott Coghill