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Old 04-10-2012, 09:16 AM
 
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

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

4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.

5. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.

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

7. Be aware that how ever you treat me, I will never forget.

8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I love you.

9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative,obstinate,or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, or I have been out too long, or my heart is getting too old and weak.

10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: "I cannot bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there, even my death.
Remember that I love you.

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Old 04-10-2012, 09:32 AM
 
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LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 04-10-2012, 09:34 AM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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please pass the whole box of kleenex.
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Old 04-10-2012, 09:38 AM
 
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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please pass the whole box of kleenex.
Right? The ones that I put in bold literally made me sob.
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Old 04-10-2012, 09:52 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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My little guys was beat, and was in a kill shelter for aggression, fortunately, he was rescued and lived with a trainer for 7 months, now, he is the perfect dog, and trusts...he is patient and kind hearted....I swear they are appreciative....

this made me very sad
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:02 AM
 
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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My little guys was beat, and was in a kill shelter for aggression, fortunately, he was rescued and lived with a trainer for 7 months, now, he is the perfect dog, and trusts...he is patient and kind hearted....I swear they are appreciative....

this made me very sad
Artie was abused as a puppy. He now has fear aggression and is very protective of me.

I work from home, so we're together 24/7. I haven't been to the bathroom alone since May 2007, when I got him. I know that he NOW knows love, and that's all that matters.
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:19 AM
 
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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please pass the whole box of kleenex.

pass it on over here, too, please......
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:42 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC
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This is the one that gets me:

5. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.

I do feel a daily pressure to exercise and entertain my little guy, giving him love is the easy part.
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:50 AM
 
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Dawn, Can I borrow this for my facebook? I think it is very though provoking!
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:55 AM
 
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
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Dawn, Can I borrow this for my facebook? I think it is very though provoking!
Absolutely! Take it; it's yours. (As a matter of fact, I copied it FROM my friend's Facebook page.)
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