(Here’s the partner to ‘The Human Cat’.  Maybe I have a preference here though.  It’s weird because I’ve never had either as a pet.  Never sure if I’d be able to handle a cat or dog too.  Mostly, I’m not sure if I’d be able to get anything done with such an animal around because I’d give them attention whenever they ask.)

We are the loyal ones
Ready to be by your side
Whenever pain arises
Forgetting our own woes
To help you with your own

We are the helpful ones
Asked only once for aide
Which we quickly give
We feel it is our duty
To assist when we are needed

We are the listening ones
Ready for your story
Whether it be nice or sad
Every word we hear
Though we may not understand

We are the fragile ones
Able to take some barbs
Shrugged off as your bad mood
But once the barbs dig too deep
Our loyalty turns to rage

Be kind to your canine friends
A loyal friend is hard to find
To have one is a gift
That you will miss if pushed away
For a dog’s heart heals slowly