by Charles Edward Carryl
Canary-birds feed on sugar and seed,
Parrots have crackers to crunch,
And as for the poodles, they tell me the noodles
Have chickens and cream for their lunch.
But there’s never a question about my digestion—
Anything does for me!
Cats, you’re aware, can repose in a chair,
Chickens can roost upon rails,
Puppies are able to sleep in a stable,
And oysters can slumber in pails.
But no one supposes a poor camel dozes—
Any place does for me!
Lambs are enclosed where it’s never exposed,
Coops are constructed for hens,
Kittens are treated to houses well heated,
And pigs are protected by pens.
But a camel comes handy wherever it’s sandy—
Anywhere does for me!
People would laugh if you rode a giraffe,
Or mounted the back of an ox;
It’s nobody’s habit to ride on a rabbit,
Or try to bestraddle a fox.
But as for a camel, he’s ridden by families—
Any load does for me!
A snake is as round as a hole in the ground,
And weasels are wavy and sleek;
And no alligator could ever be straighter
Than lizards that live in a creek.
But a camel’s all lumpy and bumpy and humpy—
ANY shape does for me!
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and the evening Open Thread Pootie Diaries post at 10pm Eastern
Please to show ‘em both some lubs!
PWBPeeps is a group that posts a daily diary and nightly open thread for animal lovers. We share photos, seek & give advice about pet health and behavior issues, support each other in times of sadness and stress, celebrate together when times are good, and on most days have an inordinate amount of fun.
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- Do not “Troll” the Pootie Peeps Diaries. If you don’t like animal diaries, there’s no need to tell us about it. Just go find some other diary more to your liking.
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- There are some pics we never post: snakes, creepy crawlies, any and all photos that depict or encourage human cruelty toward animals. These are considered “out of bounds” and will not be tolerated.
- If you’re not sure about an issue...please ask. Someone is always glad to help.
This is an open thread.