When people say, 'I couldn't foster because it would be to hard to give a dog up' We say 'How can it be harder than knowing a dog died because no foster home stepped up?' and that's why we do it time and time again.
A Dog's Prayer: "Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in the entire world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends and your entertainment. I only have you."

January 29, 2011

10 Canine Commandments

1.     Any separation from you will be painful to me.
 
2.     Give me time to understand what you want from me.

3.     Place your trust in me.

4.     Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment.

5.     Talk to me sometimes.  Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice.

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

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

8.     Before you scold me, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.

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.”  Everything is easier for me if you are there.
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