Love the poem, Val. I was going to say exactly what Pam said. I have also decided that my next dog is going to be a senior rescue. But what I also like (for lack of a better word) about this poem is that it points out that it isn't just older dogs and cats that are getting turned in. It makes me think that even if I am not sure about a second dog, maybe I can look into an older small animal. Thanks Val.