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A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 3:58 pm
by Wino you know
A PET'S 10 COMMANDMENTS:
Please read/heed.


1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be 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, but I have only you.

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

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

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, 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 have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.


~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets.. Enjoy and take good care of them.

Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:25 pm
by conched
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

So true! Thanks, Garry! (Really makes me think about my LMM)

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:30 pm
by sunseeker
I love my dog and cannot imagine life without him. When he meets the end...be prepared for a very very sad sunseeker for a very long time. Maverick has been through alot with me and truly is the only "male" that has ever loved me unconditionally.....He IS my best friend

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:36 pm
by Capt.Flock
just watched Marley and Me with my dog czar last night :lol: dont want to even think about losing him

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:39 pm
by Hockey Mon
Wino you know wrote:9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
This part makes me sad. It was so hard to see my dog get old. :(

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:41 pm
by Skibo
Skibo and Kykuit are my boys. Ski is 10 now, Ky 5. They are both great. Skibo is on the right.

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Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:43 pm
by PartofthePhlock
<sniff sniff> I miss my pups terribly.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:49 pm
by ~Hippolyte~
Wino you know wrote:10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
I feel this one is good enough to say to my friends and significant other!!

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 4:49 pm
by fabduo
Right before I read this I was on the phone with my vet about adopting Philipe -which would be my third kitty in the house. He is about a yr old & no one ever wants the older cats just the kittens -so I am opening my door & heart to him!!! (I just hope Tigger & Charlie feel the same way!!)

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 5:29 pm
by gunthermoose
Thanks for putting it all in perspective Garry..

My boys are great ! My user name (gunthermoose) is actually one of the boys name...

http://www.gunthermoose.com/boys.htm

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 5:33 pm
by ph4ever
I'm going to go home and give my dog 2 kisses instead of her usual one kiss.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 5:48 pm
by pair8head
normally I wouldn't admit this to anyone except Connie but,
I just broke into tears.

Thanks for posting this Garry.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 6:08 pm
by Wino you know
pair8head wrote:normally I wouldn't admit this to anyone except Connie but,
I just broke into tears.

Thanks for posting this Garry.
You're welcome. I also became misty-eyed when a female co-worker sent me that.
Never be ashamed of letting your emotions out for those you love, whether they have two legs or four.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 7:56 pm
by bravedave
Must have gotten a bit of Copenhagen in my eye.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 9:26 pm
by Karacal
Thanks for posting this Garry. I lost my 12 year old shepherd mix (Jay Jay) 6 weeks ago to cancer. I held him as he peacefully passed on. It still hurts but I can't imagine my life without my dogs.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 9:40 pm
by luvinlife
I just hugged my dog.... Thank you.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 10:14 pm
by PartofthePhlock
Skibo wrote:Skibo and Kykuit are my boys. Ski is 10 now, Ky 5. They are both great. Skibo is on the right.

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Handsome dogs. You are very lucky they chose you.

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 11:08 pm
by flipflopgirl
bravedave wrote:Must have gotten a bit of Copenhagen in my eye.
:cry: :cry: me too!!! :oops: :lol: Thanks for posting this Garry it's great!!!


(((((((((((((((((SUSAN))))))))))))))) good luck with the new kitty! :D

Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 17, 2009 11:22 pm
by SMLCHNG
I so miss my Sasha. :(
Thanks, Garry. That was nice. :)

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Re: A pet's ten commandments

Posted: July 18, 2009 12:03 am
by sunseeker
I'm laying on the sofa with my best buddy right now....I love this dog...