warning - its a bit soppy

10 Canine Commandments

>1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation
>from you will be painful to me. Remember that before
>you buy me.

>2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.

>3. Place your trust in me. It's crucial to 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 entertainment
>and your friends. I only have you.

>5. Talk to me sometimes. 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. Remember before you hit me: I have teeth that could
>easily crush the bones of your hand, but I choose not to
>bite you.

>8. Before you scold me for being un-cooperative, obstinate
>or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering
>me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been
>out in the sun too long, or my heart is 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 THAT I LOVE YOU.

 

Awwwww

Should be given out to any new dog owner.

 

Here is someone else who agrees totally.

 

On the subject of being soppy... the following always brings a lump to my throat.


The Rainbow Bridge

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring weather. The old frail animals are young again. They play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing, they are not with their special person who loved them so much on Earth.
Each day they all run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears rise up! The eyes are staring! Then suddenly, this one runs from the group! You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her into your arms and you both embrace. Your face is licked again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separate


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