A Gift Named Jenny [Verse 1] Some gifts don’t come in ribbons, Some gifts don’t come in bows, They come on four soft paws sometimes, And somehow your heart just knows. They come because somebody loves Enough to let them go, And trusts another pair of hands To love what they love so. [Verse 2] Dear Amy, what you’re giving us Is more than words can say, You’re trusting us with Genesis As she begins a brand-new day. That shepherd with the shining eyes, So beautiful and bright, Will bring her heart into our home And fill it up with light. [Pre-Chorus] She came to us as Genesis, The name that marked her start, But she’ll be Jenny in our home And always in our hearts. [Chorus] Oh, Jenny, Jenny, What a gift you’ve come to be, A little more joy inside our home, A little more family. And Amy, we will treasure her And love her whole life through, Because every time we look at Jenny, We’ll remember she was loved by you. [Verse 3] And Simba’s getting older now, He’s learned the slower ways, He’s pretty good at resting Through the middle of his days. But wait until his sister comes And says, “Come on, old boy!” Maybe Jenny’s just the medicine To wake him up with joy! [Verse 4] We’ll learn her favorite treats and toys, Her potty times and naps, The places where she likes to sleep And where she likes her scratches. We’ll learn her quirks, her happy dance, Each funny little way, Until the rhythm of our home Has Jenny in each day. [Chorus] Oh, Jenny, Jenny, What a gift you’ve come to be, A little more joy inside our home, A little more family. And Amy, we will treasure her And love her whole life through, Because every time we look at Jenny, We’ll remember she was loved by you. [Spoken Interlude — Tenderly, Over Sparse Acoustic Guitar] Sometimes loving a dog means keeping them close. And sometimes loving a dog means letting them go. Life doesn’t always unfold the way we planned. Sometimes a beloved owner is suddenly called to care for an aging parent with dementia. Sometimes there is a terminal illness, a medical crisis, financial hardship, or circumstances beyond anyone’s control. When that happens, rehoming a cherished dog is rarely an act of abandonment. More often, it is an act of profound sacrifice. The tears are real. The heartbreak is real. The empty place in the home is real. Because dogs are never “just dogs.” They are family. And sometimes the greatest expression of love is putting a dog’s needs ahead of your own heart—trusting another family to provide the time, attention, companionship, and stability they deserve. That kind of decision doesn’t come from a lack of love. It comes from a love so deep that it is willing to break its own heart for the sake of the one it loves. And that’s what makes Jenny such a gift. Not because she was unwanted, but because she was loved enough to be given a future. [Bridge] And Amy, if your arms should ache Because you miss her near, Our door will always open wide— Your Jenny will be here. Come hug her neck, come see those eyes, Come laugh and stay awhile, Because loving her will never mean She leaves your heart behind. You gave her love before we did. You knew her from the start. We’re not erasing yesterday— We’re adding to her heart. [Quiet Chorus] Oh, Jenny, Jenny, You were loved before you came, And changing Genesis to Jenny Doesn’t change where love began. There’ll always be a piece of Amy In the story that we tell, Of the woman who loved a shepherd And loved enough to wish her well. [Final Chorus] Oh, Jenny, Jenny, Come and make yourself at home, There’s our Simba here to welcome you— You’ll never be alone. We’ll give you walks and belly rubs And treats—perhaps a few! And every day we’ll thank our God For Amy trusting us To love and care for you. Now Carol, Joe, and Simba too Are a family growing new, With our beautiful gift named Jenny— We can’t wait to welcome you. [Outro] Some gifts don’t come in ribbons. Some gifts simply walk through the door. Four paws, one heart, And somehow… There’s always room for one more. Thank you, Amy. We’ll love her well.
