He woke with a start <o:p></o:p>

could not figure out where he was. <o:p></o:p>

Why am I warm, why am I safe, <o:p></o:p>

why is the world suddenly soft? <o:p></o:p>

Oh yes, the lady that talks so sweet <o:p></o:p>

she rubs my ears and cooches my belly. <o:p></o:p>

I like it here <o:p></o:p>

wonder if she'll send me back? <o:p></o:p>

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It is quiet but I can hear life about me <o:p></o:p>

it is a calm, safe feeling. <o:p></o:p>

One I have never known <o:p></o:p>

but have dreamt of. <o:p></o:p>

I have only been here a day <o:p></o:p>

wonder if they'll let me stay? <o:p></o:p>

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Maybe if I'm good and sweet <o:p></o:p>

they won't put me on the street. <o:p></o:p>

I'm so confused <o:p></o:p>

the lady talks so nice all the time. <o:p></o:p>

I got my own dinner last night <o:p></o:p>

without a fight. <o:p></o:p>

I hear some noise <o:p></o:p>

wonder if she'll send me back? <o:p></o:p>

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She is calling my name <o:p></o:p>

how sweet she sounds. <o:p></o:p>

I am here, right here <o:p></o:p>

waiting for my ear rub. <o:p></o:p>

Better wag my tail <o:p></o:p>

let her know I like her a lot. <o:p></o:p>

There she is, she is so soft <o:p></o:p>

wonder if she'll let me stay? <o:p></o:p>

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Time to go out she says <o:p></o:p>

better not do it on the floor. <o:p></o:p>

Out side with all the others <o:p></o:p>

they seem happy here too. <o:p></o:p>

I hope she lets me stay. <o:p></o:p>

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Wow food again <o:p></o:p>

and all my own! <o:p></o:p>

She just rubbed my head <o:p></o:p>

and said 'what a good boy.' <o:p></o:p>

Me a good boy <o:p></o:p>

wow me a good boy! <o:p></o:p>

Oh that smile of hers <o:p></o:p>

I hope she lets me stay. <o:p></o:p>

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Looks like play time <o:p></o:p>

hey I can play too. <o:p></o:p>

She is laughing <o:p></o:p>

I remember that sound. <o:p></o:p>

They used to do that when <o:p></o:p>

I was little and they liked me. <o:p></o:p>

You know the other people <o:p></o:p>

then they just stopped laughing. <o:p></o:p>

Please don't make me go back. <o:p></o:p>

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She is on the phone <o:p></o:p>

thought I heard my name. <o:p></o:p>

She is looking at me <o:p></o:p>

she is smiling. <o:p></o:p>

Better get over there and <o:p></o:p>

get one of those ear rubs. <o:p></o:p>

She is talking about me <o:p></o:p>

Please don't make me go back. <o:p></o:p>

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Still talking about me <o:p></o:p>

Wonder what she meant. <o:p></o:p>

She said 'looks like a keeper to me.' <o:p></o:p>

I hope she'll let me stay. <o:p></o:p>

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I was never allowed to give kisses <o:p></o:p>

I wonder what she would do? <o:p></o:p>

Think I'll try. <o:p></o:p>

Oh my, she's got tears in her eyes! <o:p></o:p>

Oh what have I done? <o:p></o:p>

A big hug, maybe she'll let me stay. <o:p></o:p>

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She said I'm home now <o:p></o:p>

talks to me a lot, real nice. <o:p></o:p>

Wow, what a day and <o:p></o:p>

it's only just begun! <o:p></o:p>

Imagine having many days <o:p></o:p>

like this all together. <o:p></o:p>

Oh, Please let me stay! <o:p></o:p>

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Thanks to all the rescuers for all you do.