staffy poem

Today is just another day - to me they're all the same
I have the worst of genes you see, I bear the "Staffy" shame.
The shame is in our numbers, there's thousands with no home.
Thousands just like me you'll find, in kennels all alone.

My mum was "just a Staffy", my father - well who knows?
Mum, too, became unwanted, as the last puppy goes.
And then begins the process, of money-making deals
A life of "moving on" unfolds, who cares how the Staffy feels?
If you have the cash to hand, the Staffy pup is yours
But that pup is getting bigger now, just look at those big paws.

You brought me for your image, thought I'd make you look more tough
But you'll find my boisterous nature has already got too much.
If you had thought to train me, with kindness and with praise
You would have had a faithful friend to share your darkest days.
I would lay down my life for you, but you simply cannot see
You make sure you get your money back on what you paid for me.

And on it goes, until one day, I'm no longer worth a dime
The retail on an adult staff - not worth the waste of time.
So what happens to a Staffy now? Do you really want to know?
Do you care what will become of us, when we leave our final home?

Have you ever thought to wonder, "Where is that Staffy now?"
The "Staffy" has another name; he's become a "stray" somehow.
Me, I was put into a car and driven far away
The door held open, I jumped out, I thought to run and play.
It was with joy and happy heart I turned to look for you
You drove away with all my trust and a piece of my heart too.

I wondered round for many days before I was brought here.
Now I wait with heavy heart, trepidation and with fear.
Seven days is all I have you see, seven days for you to claim
The little dog that you threw out, for which you have no shame.

This is my last goodbye now my seven days are up
If only more thought had gone into the future of that pup
As the needle empties to my veins I lay down with one last sigh
I'm sorry I was born a Staffy, because it means that I must die

The film of that always brings me to tears

whats the name of the film this poem made me sad because its so untrue its not the breed as any breed could do damage it how there brought up

Made me give my girl a big hug. How anyone could let her go I don't know. It makes me sad to see to many gorgeous Staffys stuck in kennels. They are amazing dogs. It makes me sad that people treat them so badly too .

that made me cry

suzyq505 wrote:that made me cry

same here

.. and you're not the only one!!!. I am still teary over Patrick the starved pit bull... now this!!
What a beautiful poem.. a true one....but a sad one. ........
What do you mean its from a film ?

vanessa wrote:.. and you're not the only one!!!. I am still teary over Patrick the starved pit bull... now this!!
What a beautiful poem.. a true one....but a sad one. ........
What do you mean its from a film ?

janey from the first post said the film of that always brings me to tears

I can't find the link but there's one on youtube, its so sad

don't think thats the one you mean but it's pretty sad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3r3wH1vNk&feature=related

lynne wrote:

suzyq505 wrote:that made me cry

same here

me 2

just watched it... man oh man.. I am doing too much crying lately !!!

vanessa wrote:just watched it... man oh man.. I am doing too much crying lately !!!

you and me both since I got involved with the local kill shelter, I get choked up alot...at little things too. The more you know the more it breaks your heart, I'm affriad.

Ive seen this before but everytime i see it it brings a tear to my eye

I have been following Patrick the Miracle on facebook, and people have been posting other shockingly abused and starved and tormented dogs photos and commentries ... so heart breaking..... I can't help myself but to look at them.....and then I cry.. and so the cycle goes.......
Jethro has ever had so many cuddles in his life !!
....* sigh * .....

vanessa wrote:I have been following Patrick the Miracle on facebook, and people have been posting other shockingly abused and starved and tormented dogs photos and commentries ... so heart breaking..... I can't help myself but to look at them.....and then I cry.. and so the cycle goes.......
Jethro has ever had so many cuddles in his life !!
....* sigh * .....

Aww Vanessa, I can't even look, its so sad...........cuddles............

Janey I get into trouble from my hubby.. he comes inside and catches me blubbering and says why would you do this to yourself??!! I just feel so helpless and useless..... but on the plus side Jethro is loving all the extra cuddles and hugs he is getting off me!!

Well I've rescued 1, wish I could do more, if I had the time and money and space I would happily

janey wrote:Well I've rescued 1, wish I could do more, if I had the time and money and space I would happily

you should be very proud of that Janey.