Vicariously I live

Me, every day.

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vwcampervan-aldridge:

The Staffies Lament

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.

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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.

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You bought 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.

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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?

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How ever thought to wonder, “Where is that Staffy now?”

The “Staffy” has another name, he’s become a “stray” somehow.

Me, I was put in a car and driven far away

The door held open, I jumped out, I thought to run and play.

It was with joy and a happy heart I turned to look for you

You drove away with all my trust and a piece of my heart too.

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I wondered round for many days before I was brought here.

Now I wait with a heavy heart, trepidation and fear.

Seven days is all I have you see, seven days for you to claim

The little dog you threw out, for which you have no shame.

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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.

No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I’m bad,

No more growling belly from the meals I never had,

No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl that’s dry,

No more complaining neighbours about the noise when I cry,

No more hearing “shut up” , “get down” “get out of here”

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Euthenasia is a blessing , though some can’t see

Why I was ever born if I weren’t meant to be,

My last day of living was the best I ever had,

Someone held me very close, I could see she was so sad,

I kissed the lady’s face and she hugged me as she cried,

I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes….and died.

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Picture of Jack for illustration , he lives safely at the Rosedene rescue centre where NO dog is ever put down. He is soon to be rehomed. Reblog this so as many see it as possible. Please support YOUR local dog rescue centre:)

Beautiful poem, but it’s just so damn sad!  Please adopt, don’t shop, and support no-kill shelters.

Made me bawl my bloody eyes out. I love staffys and pitties to death.

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Top 10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overreacting

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.       

5. Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain

7. Head covered while sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.            

9. Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

10. Lacking in stimulating thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

Apparently my entire life is killing my brain.

Every single one of these points describes me…

I don’t lack stimulating thoughts, but I do believe my overreacting kills any benefit my thoughts may have. 

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