Warm Hearts, Wagging Tails; Oh, the Power of Adoption
53 Words of Love
A shelter dog awaits, feeling cold and all alone,
Full of hope for love and a fur-ever home.
With every tail wag, a story unfolds,
Of loyalty, warmth, family and hearts of gold.
Adopt a friend and change two lives today,
In their gentle eyes, love will stay.
Together, forever, come what may.
For the 53-word challenge, I wanted to write a poem that reflects the beauty and deep emotional connection that comes from dog adoption - something that is incredibly near and dear to my heart. As someone who has spent countless hours volunteering with our local shelter, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of adoption for both dogs and their new owners. Each time I step into the shelter, I'm reminded of the hope and love these animals have to give, patiently waiting for their forever homes.
The opening lines, "A shelter dog awaits, feeling cold and all alone, Full of hope for love and a fur-ever home.” encapsulate the sheer longing and optimism in every shelter dog. These dogs have such resilient spirits, hoping for a family to see their worth, just as I’ve seen, working alongside them. Every tail wag and nuzzle tells a story of their readiness to offer loyalty and companionship, as expressed in the poem’s middle lines, “With every tail wag, a story unfolds, of loyalty, warmth, family and hearts of gold.”
Through my experiences hosting annual fundraising events for the shelter, I’ve met so many incredible people who have shared in the joy of bringing a dog into their lives. These events help raise much-needed funds for food, medical care, and other resources, ensuring these dogs get the second chance they deserve.
The last message, “Adopt a friend, change two lives today, in their gentle eyes, love will stay,” represents not only the profound impact adoption has on a dog's life but, also the unmatched joy they bring into our own lives. I know this well from adopting multiple fur babies myself, and those babies have enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined. Together, we're building many homes in Charlotte, filled with unconditional love.
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Many thanks to Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP & Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 for hosting this month’s awesome challenge. This has to be one of the most fun challenges we’ve ever had!
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