American Pit Bull Terrier
Prayer
Lord, who
watches over all animals, It is my prayer and my request that you grant
greater understanding, and acceptance to humans; those who love us, and those
who hate us.
That they
will know how loyal we are, how brave we are, and how loving we are. Help them
to accept us as a breed in whole, and not let the few tragedies shine brighter
then the many great traits that we have.
And those
who would kill me, let them know, I forgive them even though I don't
understand their hatred. And those who would beat me, let them know I still
love them, even though it is not the honorable way.
Thank you
for all the strong traits that you have given to me and my breed. Help those
to know that I stand for courage, strength, loyalty, and bravery. And as my
master already knows, let those who would come against my family know that I
would surely die defending them.
And just
one thing that I would ask: Let my master know, that if you should call me
away, that I will wait patiently at those pearly gates until the one who chose
me comes home.
Pit Bull Pray
"You made me what I am today, courage at its best.
You wanted me to know no fear, a cut above the rest.
Not only did I master that, I've thrown in loyalty, too.
Look past my eyes into my soul, you know I'd die for you.
I'll watch your kids, I'll watch your house.
Your praise will be my crown,
Ask what you will-I'll do my best, I'll even be your clown.
But some of you don't like me, I really don't know why.
The only thing I'm guilty of is courage, love, and try.
But still they want to see me go, they want my breed to end.
Will I see you sitting idly by? You, whom I call a friend?
You made me what I am today, you never saw me waiver.
I've done my best to keep you safe. Won't you please return the
favor."
The children said they'd feed me,
Said they'd brush me every day,
They'd play with me and walk me,
If only I could stay.
But now the family hasn't time.
They often say I shed.
They wont allow me in the house,
Not even to be fed.
The children never walk me.
They always say, "Not Now!"
I wish that I could please them.
Won't someone tell me how?
All I have is love, you see,
I wish they would explain,
Why they said they wanted me
Then left me on a chain.
Author Unknown
The Night Before Christmas
It was the night before Christmas and the Shelter is Dark,
The whole place is silent, not even a bark.
The dogs are all locked in their pens for the night,
The staff has gone home and turned out the light.
As I lay my head on the cold concrete floor,
I fondly recall the home I had before.
The family I loved who loved me right back,
We'd share everything from secret to snack.
Things couldn't be better this time last year,
But that has all changed and now I am here.
I won't see the tree, the lights or the snow,
I'm scared and alone, my spirits are low.
The others like me weren't put up for adoption,
A new family and home for us, aren't an option.
We've been locked up in cells, like we were all crooks,
We don't deserve a new home, because of our looks.
Not Diesel, or Bingo, or the young one named Percy,
Deserved to be loved, or shown any mercy.
While families celebrate holiday cheer,
I know in my heart that my end is near.
The vet will arrive, the lights will go on.
By the time you awake, we will all be gone.
A stranger will come to take me away, I'll never wake to see another day.