by  Brian Bilston

some are big & some are small

some can fly & some can crawl

some of them there’s bugger all

animals

some can howl & some can sing

some can bite & some can sting

some have started vanishing

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some pollinate & some can spawn

some hunt by night, some wake at dawn

some of them will soon be gawn

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some are loved & some are feared

some are cute & some are weird

some have nearly disappeared

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some eat meat & some just graze

some move forward, some sideways

some you don’t see much these days

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some are camouflaged, some distinct

some shed their skin & some squirt ink

some are more or less extinct

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some have flippers, some have paws

some can whistle, some can roar

some once was but ain’t no more

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one hunts & trawls & skins & chops

& wrecks & dumps & farms & shops

then wonders how to make it stop

Animal welfare in our community can be promoted in several ways. One way is to adopt a pet from a shelter instead of buying one from a store, as this helps reduce the number of animals without homes. Another way is to volunteer at local animal shelters or organize fundraising events to support their efforts in caring for animals in need. Additionally, ensuring that our pets are sterilised can help control the pet population and prevent overpopulation issues that can lead to animals being abandoned. It's also important to report any instances of animal cruelty or neglect to the authorities so that action can be taken to protect animals in our community. By working together and taking these steps, we can make a positive impact on animal welfare in our neighborhood.