You brought me home
one sunny day
with you for years
I would surely stay.

I met your pack
Children and wife
I began to love
my new-found life.

I slept on your couch
and even in your bed
you looked at me lovingly
while petting my head. 

We trained for months
And our bonding grew
we were both partners
Buddies in Blue.

We did school demo’s
And I tried to do no wrong
Over all of the years
My love for you grew strong 

How I loved to work
to stand up and bark
In the back of our car
from light until dark. 

Before leaving home I was told
“Keep him safe” by your wife
I knew at that moment
for you I would give my life.

I’m dead and gone now
this much is true
But I did my job well
of protecting you.

Thank you
Loyal partner,
Faithful friend,
You will be greatly missed.