Dogs That Shed

Dogs that shed are common
leaving evidence of where they’ve been
across the floors, on furniture
and clothes and sometimes in your nose.

Some owners find it intolerable
keep the dogs outside refusing to get too close,
all seems reasonable, if you don’t want
fur on everything.

Most people invite pets inside, sweeping more

than usual to keep the house inhabitable, 
because the laughter and warmth
they offer is worth all the bother