The Rescuer's Blues

I'm on the e-mail list of Petwarmers. They send out an e-mail weekly with a story that someone submits. Jim Willis is a frequent poster and I thought today's poem was too good not to share!


Jim Willis says, "The majority of animal rescuers are women and this is my tribute to those hardy souls. We men and the animals couldn't do without you."

RESCUER'S BLUES
by Jim Willis

Awoke to a hairball on my pillow,
I found kitty litter in my shoes.
Have to give the cat a pill -- OW !!
And I've got the Rescuer's Blues.

A dog ate the kids' lunches,
(and I think the remote control, too).
My hair is clumped in bunches,
and I have a vet appointment at two.

I tell people I lost my husband,
they give me sympathetic looks,
actually he ran off with his garage band
and took up with a woman who cooks.

The dishes need washing,
the laundry's stacked in piles.
A Chihuahua is alpha bossing
and has the Rottweiler riled.

Gotta call about a foster MinPin
and explained he'd need a neuter.
This idiot said he planned to breed him
Someone thinks testicles are cuter?

The electric could be shut off,
and I hope I don't sound crass,
but a bill collector just called me
and I told him to kiss my...

Parakeet!
Someone found a bird,
asked if I would take it
with the worst sob story I've yet heard.

I haven't seen a dentist
in so long, I don't know when,
but tomorrow the old Basset
is having a dental at 10.

My figure, I have lost it,
my sanity's not far behind.
My new shoes have been peed on
and are missing the ties that bind.

I'm supposed to relay a dog on Sunday,
but don't know if I can afford the gas.
I count the minutes 'till payday
and the President can kiss my...

Dingo!
Someone found one in a park -
called to see if I had room for him,
here at "Noah's Ark."
(Always wanted a dog who can't bark.)

People ask me why I do this
and I just shrug my shoulders and smile.
The unconditional love of a slobbery kiss?
It feels good going the extra mile.

For some critters I have saved the day,
despite these Rescuer's Blues.
But I'm still hoping someone will rescue me
(that online dating service I think I'll sue!)
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BRILLIANT!! :lol: :lol:
Oh So True!!!!!!! Sheepie Hugs, Kaye
Made me smile - thanks for sharing that
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