Maverick’s Chew-Toy Anthem

There’s a black Lab named Maverick,

And Jo’s his favorite friend,

When he hears that leash start jingling,

He knows the fun begins.

Down the street he goes a-waggin’,

With that happy Lab-dog grin,

Every squirrel deserves attention,

Every smell’s a world to him!

But when he finally gets back home,

There’s one thing on his mind,

He flops right down across the floor,

“Jo, belly rubs!

I’ve got the time!”

Oh, Maverick, Maverick, You big black ball of love,

Four paws, a waggin’ tail,

And a heart that’s big enough!

You love your walks,

you love your rubs,

You love your toys so much,

But give you one for five minutes,

And it won’t survive your touch!

Maverick! Maverick! King of the chew-toy throne!

If it squeaks, it’s gonna squeak no more,

When Maverick takes it home!

Jo’s got crafts all over,

She’s a hobby Jo for sure,

Paint and glue and little things Are scattered on the floor.

She’s busy making something pretty,

Trying to keep things neat,

While Maverick’s got a tennis ball He’s dragging by his feet.

He drops it down beside her,

Like, “Hey Jo, let’s play!” She throws it down the hallway,

He destroys it right away!

She looks at him and shakes her head,

“Boy, what did you do?”

Maverick wags his tail like,

“Me? I thought it looked brand new!”

Behind those goofy puppy eyes,

There’s something sweet and true,

Wherever Jo is hanging out,

Maverick’s right there too.

Through all the crafts and walks and laughs,

Through every crazy day,

He’s not just Jo’s big black dog,

He’s family all the way.

“Wanna tummy rub?” (yes!) “Wanna go for a walk?” (you know it!)

“Look, Maverick! A brand-new toy!” He grabs it… He runs… He chomps… (CRUNCH!)

“Well… there goes another one.” (hahaha)

Oh, Maverick,

Maverick,

You big black ball of love,

With that happy little wiggle And those paws that never stop!

You love your walks,

you love your Jo,

You love those belly rubs,

And every toy that comes your way

Gets chewed into tiny chunks!

Maverick!

Maverick!

Everybody knows your name!

You may destroy

every single toy, But we love you just the same!

So here’s to Jo’s best friend Maverick! (yeah!)