A Christmas Puppy

The photographs in this video are pictures of homeless, unwanted dogs that I have received in appeals from desperate rescuer's trying to save their lives. Shelters are overflowing and thousands of dogs are being put to death every week because of overbreeding. We cannot continue this way. Human kind has created this holocaust for our companion pets. Last year I counted the puppies for sale in my local free advertiser newspaper, there were over 500 in just one week leading up to Christmas. It's time we stopped breeding dogs as products for profit. It's time to stop the overpopulation of man's best friend and it's time to educate people that dogs are not toys you can grow tired of and neglect. It's time to save lives...


'A Christmas Puppy'

They took you in then they soon found out
You were trouble to them, now they want you out!
They don't want your noise, your little accidents
They just want peace, and good riddance!
They thought a dog would be fun, they'd take it for walks
But a few months later, they shout when you bark
A few months later the walks are no more...
You sit by the window and stare at the door
You've nothing to do but what do they care
You're no longer a pup and they've no money to spare
So you don't get your walks and you'll sometimes go hungry
They'll go to the pub and piss up their money
You'll get tied in the garden come rain or come shine
You're slowly forgotten under the washing line
You'll wander in circles and sleep out the hours
Chew on your tail and dig up the flowers
You'll hear other dogs as they pass on the street
You'll long to be with them, share a game, have a treat
But no one in your house will notice your plight
As they close the curtains and turn on the lights
The winter will come and they've almost forgotten...
That there's you in the cold and your dog house is sodden
You've nothing to play with and nothing to eat
And nobody can see you through the fence from the street
You've sat there for months in your own quiet hell
A puppy they bought off a bloke they knew well
He's got a new litter n' he's selling again
And already it's Christmas, but now you're in pain
Your eyes are like hollows, your ribs are on show
You're broken by sorrow but nobody knows
As you lick your sore feet and wince, how you hurt...
You're wasting away to a grave in the dirt
But inside the festive dinner is served
And a present is given to a very young girl
She screams with joy as the box opens up
And there in the corner, is a new fluffy pup!
Farewell to young Bess in the garden, you died...
You didn't have long, a year then goodbye
They buried you, said you were sickly and bad
But this new dog they've got is the best that they've had.

Written and narrated by Maria Daines
2010

http://www.maria-daines.com

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[TheBabwgirl]

So SAD!! it makes me wanna cry

[rockinfortheplanet]

@TheBabwgirl Yes it is sad but if we all speak up and raise awareness we can help to stop the overbreeding of companion animals and explain to as many people as we can that adopting pets from shelters saves lives and spay and neuter is the key to less dogs being born that have nowhere to go. Thank you for watching and commenting, together we can make a difference. Best wishes to you. xx

[HollyWoodGold101]

@rockinfortheplanet i understand what you mean by trying to help the dogs in the pound first but you need to know that spay and neutering dogs is very hurtfull to them not only phisically but mentally and it is very expensive. i've had my dog now for 4 years he is 24 years old in dog years and 4 years in human he is not neutered and we've been trying to look for a mate for him. would you like it if you were a dog and just wanted a girl but your master took you to get neutered? i know i wouldn't

[rockinfortheplanet]

@HollyWoodGold101 Please educate yourself regarding spay and neuter, the operation is conducted under anaesthetic and dogs recover very quickly from this operation, which in turn helps to protect them from certain cancers when they are older. Yes it is expensive but if you cannot afford to spay or neuter your pet then you should not have a dog at all. The pounds are full of dogs that won't be alive tomorrow because of people who think it is ok to breed just one litter of pups.

[cvfa]

For Chrismas - I wish I could help each and every one ! Absolutely heartbreaking !

[rockinfortheplanet]

@cvfa Me too Mary xxxx

[georgypooful]

It's too sad!

[LPSVideos101]

Poor doggies:((((((())))))))))(((((­((((((

[MorbidVixen]

Ugh this is so hard to watch. :(

[muffet221]

it so sad i believe in spayed and neutered then dogs would not be killed in animal shelter we will have a law in alabama one the first of january of 2012 no gassing any animal

[dragon200032]

Do they kill animals in the humain society??

[ladygigglez51]

this video is so sad.. i sometimes get mad at my pitbull but hes my first pup and im home all day with him and he makes me feel safe =( it made me appreciate gim because i do get lazy on walking him

[sharony440]

OMG I WISH I COULD SAVE THEM ALL....I WOULD. WHY CANT PEOPLE WITH LOTS OF MONEY OPEN A HUGE PLACE WITH LOTS OF LAND HIRE LOVING PEOPLE TO TAKE CARE OF THEM. I SWARE THERE ARE SOLUTIONS ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND LOVE. I WOULD DO IT IF I COULD. MY HEART GOES OUT TO EVERY ANIMAL. I LOVE THEM ALL. PLEASE WONT MORE OF US ALL ADOPT AND LOVE THESE ANIMALS. THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT HAVE ANY LISTEN...THEY WILL BRING SUCH LOVE INTO YOUR HEARTS AND HOMES EVERYDAY YOU WILL SMILE. PLEASE EVERYONE ADOPT!

[mertsock91]

I'm crying no lie

[1996neftali]

omg 0:42 looks like my coockie shes the cutest dog in da world

[konjeek]

@HollyWoodGold101 my dog had a litter of puppies, and after we sold them to loving homes of people we knew had jobs for them to do(they are border collies), we took my dog to get spayed, and she recovered quickly, we kept her inside for a week so she didnt run around and rip her stitches, but after that she could go out (: