Heaven's Pound

In Heaven there's a place
Where animals can go
Who've left their earthly homes
And miss their owners so

It's manned by special staff
Who had pets of their own
Whom they loved very much
But came here all alone

They care for others' pets
Until they meet again
They treat the gentle creatures
Like their own beloved friend

Sometimes pets get lonely
And miss their owner's touch
Caretakers are the only
Ones who love them just as much

Sometimes it's people, not pets
Whom the caretakers miss
They have their own regrets
For loved ones they long to kiss

Then the animals serve
A special purpose to those
They help to calm their nerves
As they are held so close

So each one helps the other
And no one feels alone
They're a father and mother
Until the owner comes "home"

When on that special day
They kiss each other's faces
Each one is overjoyed
And there are long embraces

So when you miss your pets
Don't think that they're alone
Though every owner frets
When their loved ones are gone

They're helping someone else
Who misses someone, too
They're there to help each other
So neither one is blue

Even the homeless pets
Will make a joyful sound
They've found a place to rest
A place called Heaven's pound