If Jesus had had a pet dog
No doubt it would’ve been a rescue;
That is how our dear Lord saved us,
So that would probably make our guess true.
The dog, part retriever and shepherd,
Would’ve been well trained by its Master:
To be a servant bringing back the lost,
And protecting all from disaster.
It would’ve followed Jesus faithfully,
Going everywhere he would roam;
Loving everyone without condition,
Leading all to our eternal home.
Sharon Krause is a RENEW volunteer whose writing has appeared in several resources for small-group faith sharing. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother residing in Manchester, CT. Over the years, she has served in many parish ministries.