A pets 10 Commandments

**Mom2Rocky** · 10-18-2010, 01:34 AM

A Pet's Ten Commandments

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 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 only have 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, 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.

~Author Unknown

**Roccosmom** · 01-31-2011, 06:25 AM

Beautiful. Sigh.

nevadagirls · 01-31-2011, 08:37 AM

That is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

msbella · 01-31-2011, 12:57 PM

Well said. Very nice.

**Dillon'sMom** · 01-31-2011, 02:40 PM

# 5 Makes me feel like less of a crazy person for talking to Dillon all the time like he's a person

Memike · 01-31-2011, 05:22 PM

That is so so true and I am so glad it has been written for folks to read
LOVE IT!!
I talk to Buddy more then I talk to myself

here he is at 8 weeks young and then at 1 year old

Briggs09 · 01-31-2011, 05:28 PM

Beautiful! I love this! So true!

JAXSMOM · 01-31-2011, 07:09 PM

It would be great if every dog owner followed these commandments.

**Gypsiemouse** · 01-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Reading that makes me so sad because so many people in this world do just the opposite. My pups are part of my family and I could never imagine treating them poorly.

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greg · 01-31-2011, 09:30 PM

Very nice, thanks for sharing it with us.

10-18-2010, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mom2Rocky Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,122	A pets 10 Commandments A Pet's Ten Commandments 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 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 only have 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, 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. ~Author Unknown __________________ Rocky NA, NAP, NJP, NCC, OJC, O-NJC, O-NAC, TG-N, TN-N, CGC - 11/07/09 Wild River Boxers Find us on Facebook Scentsy purchases benefit Boxer Rescue! Proceeds are donated if you are a member of BF and make a purchase through my website! My Scentsy Website** Last edited by Mom2Rocky; 10-19-2010 at 03:32 AM.

01-31-2011, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
nevadagirls Super User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 1,489	That is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Serena (Abby and Sophie's momma) She's my beautiful UN-docked, floppy brindle girl! She's my little docked, floppy brindle girl! BOXERS ARE PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US AND WANTS US TO HAVE A HAPPY HOME!!

01-31-2011, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Memike New User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 20	That is so so true and I am so glad it has been written for folks to read LOVE IT!! I talk to Buddy more then I talk to myself here he is at 8 weeks young and then at 1 year old Attached Thumbnails

01-31-2011, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Briggs09 Super User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,388	Beautiful! I love this! So true! __________________ --Liz Owned by Serenity Female, Reverse Brindle Born: 05/02/2009 Find us on Facebook! *"A dog is a treasured member of the family ~ a four-legged blessing clothed in fur and filled with love."* --Author Unknown

01-31-2011, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
JAXSMOM Experienced User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 290	It would be great if every dog owner followed these commandments. __________________

01-31-2011, 06:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roccosmom Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 3,193	Beautiful. Sigh.

01-31-2011, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
msbella BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,000	Well said. Very nice.

01-31-2011, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dillon'sMom Advanced User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 704	# 5 Makes me feel like less of a crazy person for talking to Dillon all the time like he's a person

01-31-2011, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,630	Reading that makes me so sad because so many people in this world do just the opposite. My pups are part of my family and I could never imagine treating them poorly. . __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

01-31-2011, 09:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
greg BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,702	Very nice, thanks for sharing it with us. __________________ Greg.C Infinity Boxers, Northern, NJ "A" Litter (Ambition, Audition, Addition, Attraction, Affair) "A" Litter Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaV2waoQMAo Infinity Boxers Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlvPJ_IUlJc

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