A Working Life: written by Karen Donald

Posted 8 years ago

One of our partners, Karen Donald from Scotland, was so moved by her canine partner, Gooch, that she wrote this lovely poem.

Partner Karen with her assistance dog Gooch

We thought we would share her superb words with you all:

A Working Life

I am a Canine Partner
A privilege job indeed
We work hard with our puppy parents
They help us to succeed

When we move on to bigger things
And have to say goodbye
Our puppy parents who worked so hard
Are sure to have a cry

Now I’m a clever doggie
I work hard with my new mum
I help her do all sorts of tasks
She makes it full of fun

I know I must be gentle
And sometimes be real slow
I always wait for mum to pass
And hear her say Lets Go

Our favourite time is free time
I love to run and play
Mum always has some tasty treats
I get along the way

I know when I roll on my back
Or flop down in the mud
It makes mum smile and laugh out loud
Oh boy this job is fun

When the day has ended
And it’s time to go to bed
We snuggle down,cuddle up
And dreams soon fill our heads

So if you have some pennies
You’d like to send our way
To help train another puppy
Go on make someone’s day

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