I saw Mommy petting Santa Paws
Underneath the Christmas wreath that night.
She didn't seem to know
About the cookies that he stole
Or those little black nuggets he left us in our stocking
"They weren't Coal!"
Then I saw Mommy scratching Santa Paws
Underneath his big and floppy ears.
She didn't know that in is sack
He tied and gagged the cat
As Mommy petted Santa Paws that night.

Then I saw Mommy play with Santa Paws
Over by the fireplace that night.
He'd fetch and he would beg.
He gave his paw. She scratched his head.
Then he walked over to the Christmas tree
and, AHH, he lift his leg.
Then I saw Mommy scolding Santa Paws.
She yelled and shook her finger in his face.
He didn't bark or bite or wail
Just stood and wagged his tail
As Mommy scolded Santa Paws that night.

Then I saw Mommy hugging Santa Paws
Over by the Christmas tree that night.
She called us to come down
Down the stairs to meet the hound.
She couldn't stay mad at eyes so sad
So she gathered us around.
And, oh, I fell in love with Santa Paws.
Mom said that he was mine to teach and train.
Now this is a happy end,
Cause now he's my best friend
Since we adopted Santa Paws that night.