That Is The Canine Way Poem by Francis Duggan

Unloved by your children and forsaken by your wife
Friends always seem to come and to go from your life
But your dog as your friend faithful to you does stay
As your trustworthy companion that is the canine way

Your cat as you stroke her may purr on your knee
But to you she is not faithful as the word can be
Her independent nature does not make her reliable as a friend
For loyalty on her you could never depend

But with your dog it is different one who takes friendship seriously
He or she loves you and trusts you and enjoys your company
For a few pats and a few kind words and a daily feed
Your dog will be with you in your time of need

Though a better friend one could not wish to find
Some people to their dogs are not known to be kind
But even a cruel master his dog love and obey
To be faithful until death that is the canine way.