![My uncle shot my dog
My ever loving ever loyal saved me from the coyotes
Went back to the ranch to lead my parents to me
stuck in the mud - just like in the movies - Lassie dog
My uncle shot my dog
Maybe she had took to bitin’ people
if she did I’m sure they had it coming
Maybe she’d got to eatin’ the chickens
if she did she’d earned every one
Maybe she was old and sick and hurtin’
maybe she was better off dead than alive
I don’t remember anyone saying that
but I doubt it would’ve helped
Not when it’s your best friend - and you’re five
My uncle shot my dog
My uncle shot my dog
and went to his grave unforgiven
Maybe I can get it done before I go to mine](https://i0.wp.com/www.neilmeili.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/My-Uncle-Shot-My-Dog-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
My Uncle Shot My Dog
![My uncle shot my dog
My ever loving ever loyal saved me from the coyotes
Went back to the ranch to lead my parents to me
stuck in the mud - just like in the movies - Lassie dog
My uncle shot my dog
Maybe she had took to bitin’ people
if she did I’m sure they had it coming
Maybe she’d got to eatin’ the chickens
if she did she’d earned every one
Maybe she was old and sick and hurtin’
maybe she was better off dead than alive
I don’t remember anyone saying that
but I doubt it would’ve helped
Not when it’s your best friend - and you’re five
My uncle shot my dog
My uncle shot my dog
and went to his grave unforgiven
Maybe I can get it done before I go to mine](https://i0.wp.com/www.neilmeili.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/My-Uncle-Shot-My-Dog-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Click here to read more about Finney’s harrowing journey: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/richard-moore-jack-russell-terrier-pagosa-springs/
Photo of author’s Uncle Bruce with Pepper circa 1928