In 1952, Patti Page recorded an innocent and simple tune about a 'doggie' in a pet shop window. Page says, "At the time, 'Doggie in the Window' seemed like a sweet and harmless message," but times have changed.
Now, the doggies in pet store windows mostly come from puppy mills, causing Page to change her tune—literally. She has recorded a new version of "Doggie" with the same familiar melody, but with totally new lyrics:
"Do You See That Doggie in the Shelter"
Do you see that doggie in the shelter
the one with the take me home eyes
If you give him your love and attention
he will be your best friend for life
In each town and city across the nation,
there's so many dogs with no home
Hungry with no one to protect them
lost is this world all alone
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Collies and beagles by the roadside
puppies and dogs in the street
Once they are rescued by a shelter
they'll finally get something to eat
Doggies and kitties who are homeless
with sad eyes and tails hanging down
Let's do what we can to show them kindness
and let them know that they've been found
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