A Pet's Ten Commandments

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A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS

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 – remember, 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.

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dianehissen
dianehissen
14 years ago

ok so i want to cry… i love my dogs so much. I cant believe somoe would NOT live by these comamdments

kimwoz
kimwoz
14 years ago

OMG I cried.. how sad, I don't think I can ever yell at my dog again or any pet for that matter. Perfect words to live by!

Sandy's Mom
Sandy's Mom
14 years ago

I cry every time I see this. I lost my Golden Retriever 1 year ago. She was my best friend and ruled the roost.

jitzmak
jitzmak
14 years ago

omg this is so beautiful… i'm so moved… crying… i MUST live these commandments for my babies… i love them so very much… :'-)

PinkxPaws
PinkxPaws
14 years ago

I loved these and they are very true!

Name
Name
14 years ago

I think anyone who has been privileged enough to live in the company of animals should find this list of commandments quite easy to follow. Considering the unequivocal, unwavering love our four-legged friends freely give(even on the days… especially on the days the rest of the world has left us far behind), it's not much to ask. I love my dogs with everything I have and I wish I could say that I've never broken a commandment or two but that wouldn't be so true. I wish I could take back a time or two that my voice was raised or an hour or two that went to work instead of walks. To all the good people who posted about doing better(maybe hollering less, hugging more), do it today! But if your human, like me, and maybe spoke a decibel louder than you should have once or twice remember, for all that is to be admired about dogs, their ability to forgive is nothing less than incredible. Next time the piece of bread I left on the counter mysteriously goes missing, I might just pretend it was the cat. LOL!

Save Eastwick
14 years ago

awwwww I have 2 dogs and now i feel bad because yes i have raised my voice, but now i will TRY not to, and be even longer with them. I wish i could let them in my room but my dad doesn't let me. I do talk to my dogs and i hug and kiss them but not as much as they desserve. They are my only true friends. I should treat them better. god bless this four legged friends! 🙂 <3

Diana Cardenas
14 years ago

awwwww I have 2 dogs and now i feel bad because yes i have raised my voice, but now i will TRY not to, and be even longer with them. I wish i could let them in my room but my dad doesn't let me. I do talk to my dogs and i hug and kiss them but not as much as they desserve. They are my only true friends. I should treat them better. god bless this four legged friends! 🙂 <3

Fatima Jimoh
14 years ago

Oh… :'( I can't believe how can people hurt their dogs…they are really our FRIENDS… I love my dog soo much!!!

Andrea
Andrea
14 years ago

damn it!! it made me cry!!! I have my puppy right next to me…

Save Eastwick
14 years ago

GOTTA LOVE THOSE FRIENDS!

Diana Cardenas
14 years ago

awwwww I have 2 dogs and now i feel bad because yes i have raised my voice, but now i will TRY not to, and be even longer with them. I wish i could let them in my room but my dad doesn't let me. I do talk to my dogs and i hug and kiss them but not as much as they desserve. They are my only true friends. I should treat them better. god bless this four legged friends! 🙂 <3

Fatima Jimoh
14 years ago

Oh… :'( I can't believe how can people hurt their dogs…they are really our FRIENDS… I love my dog soo much!!!

Andrea
Andrea
14 years ago

damn it!! it made me cry!!! I have my puppy right next to me…

Rinoula
Rinoula
14 years ago

I can't believe I actually cried!…. Everyone should love their dogs!! How can people be that cruel to such innocent souls?

Sandy's Mom
Sandy's Mom
14 years ago

I cry every time I see this. I lost my Golden Retriever 1 year ago. She was my best friend and ruled the roost.

Sandy's Mom
Sandy's Mom
14 years ago

I cry every time I see this. I lost my Golden Retriever 1 year ago. She was my best friend and ruled the roost.

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