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Ten Commandments for a Responsible Dog Owner

 1.

 My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

 2.

 Give me time to understand what you want of me.

 3.

 Place your trust in me -- it is crucial for my well-being.

 4.

 Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you.

 5.

 Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

 6.

 Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.

 7.

 Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

 8.

 Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak.

 9.

 Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old.
 10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it." or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I LOVE YOU.
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I Wish Someone Had Given Jesus A Shepherd

I wish someone had given jesus a shepherd as loyal and loving as mine.
To sleep by his manger and gaze in His eyes and adore Him for being divine.

As our Lord grew to manhood, his faithful dog would hae followed Him all through the day
While He preached to the crods and made the sick well and knelt in the garden to pray.

It is sad to remember that Christ went away to face death alone and apart
With no tender dog following close behind to comfort its Master's heart.

And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn how happy He would have been
As his dog kissed His hands and barked its delight for the One who died for all men.

Well, the Lord has a shepherd now, I just sent him mine
The old pal so dear to me and I smile through my tears on this first day alone knowing they're in eternity.

Author Unknown

 

Alone Again

I wish someone would tell me what it is that I've done wrong.
Why I've had to stay chained up and left alone so long.

They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup.
There were so many things we'd do while I was growing up.

They couldn't wait to train me as companion and as a friend.
And told me how they'd never fear being left alone again.

The children said they'd fee me and brush me every day.
They'd play with me and walk me if only I could stay.

But now the family "hasn't time"; they often say I shed.
They do not want me in the house, not even to be fed.

The children never walk me. they always say, "Not now!"
I wish that I could please them. Won't someone tell me how?

All I had, you see, was love. I wish they would explain.
Why they said they wanted me, then left me on a chain.

Author Unknown