My good friend the Water Vole

My good friend the Water Vole
Is furry and round and cute.
He seldom stops development 
Not like those pesky newts. 

My good friend the Water Vole
Used to hang out by the beck.
I haven’t seen him for a while 
I think I’d better check.

My good friend the Water Vole 
Leaves signs for me to find. 
I’m an expert now at piles of poo 
I hope me wife won’t mind. 

My good friend the Water Vole 
Is no longer in the pink. 
In fact I think he’s gone for good 
I hate those blasted Mink.