The Furry Member

If I should buy a hamster to
Replace our Shiloh dog,
A little furry creature who
Would never be a slog!

A little furry guy I could
Hold in a single hand,
And feel his furry heart that would
Be scared of what I planned!

Because I would begin to stroke
His little furry head
And speak with words that I once spoke
To Shiloh when I said,         

"You do not need to be afraid,
You're with the ones who care!
The plans we have for you were made
With love we plan to share!"

Of course, that never will take place,
Because as you might see,
There is no chance we would replace
Part of our family!