Pet Laughs: Listen To The Songs

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‘Twas the day before Dogmas, and in Santa’s domain. There was chaos, confusion, it was all quite insane
For the sleigh was all packed, and in fact filled to the brim. But Santa Dog was missing, and they depended on him!
So great are Santa Dog’s duties, one cannot overweigh. Besides gathering nine reindeer to the magical sleigh.
He warns Santa of dangers in clouds, snow and fog. And ensures Dogmas gifts for all worthy dogs.
Santa, the elves and even the Mrs. Were hunting and calling and having big fitses.
Searching cupboards and closets, they scoured the place. But of dear Santa Dog they found not a trace.
They asked Santa Cat, “Have you seen Santa Dog go?” The cat paused, licked his shoulder and simply said, “No.”
The guide dog of reindeer was not to be found. No guide dog—no reindeer—no sleigh off the ground!
If Santa had thought to look in the stable. Where reindeer are sheltered he would have been able
To see that his dear Dog had not run away. But was busy right then with saving the day!
For our vigilant Dog while patrolling had found. Those nine silly reindeer ‘cross snow meadows had bound.
It seems that transfixed by shooting stars in the night. The nine ran to catch them and capture their light!
The good Dog had bolted to round up his crew. Out into the night like a rocket he flew.
He barked to the reindeer as he charged at full speed. But the nine were just leaping and paid him no heed.
“Stop Dasher, stop Dancer, Prancer, Rudolph and Vixen! Oh, stop running so fast, please Donner and Blitzen!”
He couldn’t believe they could be so darn stupid. To follow those star-chasers, Comet and Cupid.
Now Santa’s nine steeds are surely renown. For running so swiftly, they fly off the ground.
But it’s also no secret among elves far and near. That there’s nothing so dense as a star-chasing ‘deer.
Through ice valleys and forests Santa Dog tracked like a wizard. He leapt giant snowdrifts and steered through a blizzard.
But the gap with the nine was widening and worse. They were heading for doom at The End of the Earth!
Just beyond the North Pole there exists a strange place. That’s so wide and deep, it falls into space.
The reindeer with shooting-star fever so blinded. Would fall into a pit where they couldn’t be finded!
To stop Santa’s herd from taking this plunge. To a bluff o’er the deer’s path did Santa Dog run.
The brave loyal canine muttered a short hopeful prayer. And with eyes closed he leapt into the frigid night air.
As he hurled toward the reindeer he howled out, “Stay back!” And as fortune would have it, the nine stopped in their tracks.
As it happened the Dog landed in a snowdrift so tall. He was buried in white flakes that cushioned his fall.
The nine curious reindeer dug out in a twinkling. What they thought was a star, but had not an inkling!
And as they pulled Santa Dog from the snowy white mound. Their star fever broke when they saw what they found.
The brave dog was limp and they were all frantic. They licked him and nosed him and then they did panic!
Rudolph snapped to attention and honked out an order. And raised Santa Dog onto Prancer’s broad shoulders.
They flew like the wind to where Santa’s lamp beckoned. And found Santa’s stable at the very last second.
The herd landed right next to the magical sleigh. To the sound of an elf-cheer “Zeek-lap-luk-o-ray!”
Santa Dog flew on that eve with his boss and the Cat. Guiding Santa through fog, warning of this danger and that.
And as Santa placed presents ‘round the trees all aglow. Santa Dog found the right ones for puppies also.
Each year Santa Dog marks this noteworthy season. Called Dogmas—it’s for canines for a very good reason.
‘Cause just like our hero, our dogs are our treasures. They’re selfless, courageous, and give us great pleasures.
It is said that all dogs and dog lovers as well. Can hear Santa Dog’s greeting ‘midst the sound of sleigh bells
“Merry Dogmas,” barks Santa Dog for the faithful to hear. It’s a blessing you know, one that lasts the whole year!