Boxer George – The Pet Santa 
Original Poem, 1998

Once upon an ice cap, deep within a North Pole gorge,
Lies the village of St. Nicholas, home of Santa’s Boxer George.
‘Til now it’s been a secret of his role on Christmas Eve
And his title of Pet Santa and the magic spell he weaves.
 
For, all who cherish Santa Claus and all the toys he brings
Must realize our pets also deserve wishful things,
And most of all, need calming as Santa does his chores
In bringing cheer to children, who are sound asleep with snores.
 
So George must carry out the task of soothing all the pets.
Making certain Santa walks the house without regrets,
Then make sure that every pet gets a special gift,
A doggie bone or catnip, to provide a spirit’s lift.
 
It’s followed then by magic dust George sprinkles all around.
As off to sleep and slumber, the pets go without a sound.
Then Santa wishes all farewell and leaves behind his joy.
A present for every longing of each little girl and boy.
 
Poof! Up the chimney they will go, to reindeers, sleigh, and snow,
And on to yet another house, where also George will go.
Then soon some Yuletide barks are heard from George to family pets,
“It’s your fond Christmas also, through the love you give you get!”
 
-- Edward A. Nicholson

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