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bchboy · 07-12-2006, 09:10 AM

Dear BeeBee;

I've seen my owners at their worst: during the flu, while they argued, when relatives came and changed routines and when their moods were spoiled for no apparent reason.

(This has definitely affected her more than him since she moved chronologically to a new hormone level.)

With sore throats and achy heads, with arms bandaged up from injuries or when their jobs got the best of them, I've seen it all. I understand human emotions better than they know, and through it all, I love 'em to pieces. Why? Because they love me, blame me for nothing, and, with all the angst of living nowadays, they even praise their God for my very life.

They even comb and groom me---which I could live without. They wipe the cold snow from my paws and gently warm them back up. They give me variations of dog food (though I prefer a hunk of cheese, and she knows that), and they tell their relatives about my daily "cute" events. Although slightly embarrassing, I enjoy every word they say about me.

They put my coat on me in the cold and find time to walk me because we all need the exercise. Their voices are upbeat and loving, never shrill (except once, when I got really scared and pooped on someone else's beige carpeting; she did get a bit high pitched) and they praise me for being the good dog I'm trained to be.

They let me sleep in their room and sometimes, in real rare times, even on their bed---but he really doesn't care for that. I sit on her foot when she's eating (he doesn't care for that either). But this way, when she drops food, it's more convenient for me. When I was a baby and not doing my business outside because I really didn't want to, she yelled at me and gave me a spanking. I was kinda afraid of her that day. And she cried----buckets---and kept stroking me and saying she'd never do that again.

She never did, so I learned to trust her. We are best friends.

In the summer, they keep me cool and make sure I have lots of water, changing it during the day and before my bedtime. This is very nice. Being considerate of me is her best expression of commitment. And I never forget to jump on my hind legs and bark like crazy when she comes home from anywhere because this tickles the heck out of her. At my age, this isn't as easy as it used to be, but I'll always do this for her.

I love my owners because they're particular of what food to give me and how I smell. They even take me on vacations. Why, I've been to Florida, the Carolinas, New Jersey---all over. Once, she covered me in a huge blanket and told me to keep quiet as she sneaked me into a hotel that said "No pets allowed."

Phooey. As we reached the room, I poked my head out to see the place, and a maid, startled by my appearance, grinned and said, "Cute kid."

I fooled her.

When they watch TV, they throw my toys around for me to fetch and give me snacks. It is delightful living here, and we will grow old together; joyfully for me, this is a real nice picture.

She types a great deal during the day; so she typed this out for me. I hope I've helped another owner realize how much their pet loves them and that we are your family----even if we're furry and walk differently.

Gotta go now. Time for my last trip outside for the night, and I want to see if that lunatice cat is our neighborhood has been around.

Good night, and be kind.

Love,

BooBoo

Zoey's Momma · 07-12-2006, 09:15 AM

AWWWWW! That was so precious!

Oscar's Mummy · 07-12-2006, 09:43 AM

brought a smile to my face

very cute!

Jaxon's mom · 07-12-2006, 11:14 AM

Aww, that is great. Sure made me smile.

magnolia · 07-12-2006, 11:35 AM

Thank you for posting that! I so enjoyed reading it - brought a smile to my face and put a sigh in my heart!

stinky · 07-12-2006, 11:43 AM

That is so cute. I’m all teary eyed! lol

JCarlson2004 · 07-12-2006, 11:48 AM

Too cute! I copied it to an e-mail and sent it to hubby and friends!

baby03 · 07-12-2006, 11:49 AM

That was very sweet!!! Thank you for a wonderful post

bchboy · 07-13-2006, 08:30 AM

Believe it or not, my husband shared that letter with me. He got it from a friend and customized it.

Glad it brought some joy to everyone who read it.

BooBoo forgot to tell puppy BeeBee how to avoid worms. Oops! He should have told her not to eat poop. Yesterday they both got tapeworm meds.
They'll have to do it again because today she got to the poop before I got to her.

Oh well, puppy training can be a challenge.

LuvMySissy · 07-13-2006, 08:40 AM

Very nice post. I sure hope Sissy feels this way about me!

07-12-2006, 09:10 AM	#1
bchboy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC Posts: 30	Elder's Advice Dear BeeBee; I've seen my owners at their worst: during the flu, while they argued, when relatives came and changed routines and when their moods were spoiled for no apparent reason. (This has definitely affected her more than him since she moved chronologically to a new hormone level.) With sore throats and achy heads, with arms bandaged up from injuries or when their jobs got the best of them, I've seen it all. I understand human emotions better than they know, and through it all, I love 'em to pieces. Why? Because they love me, blame me for nothing, and, with all the angst of living nowadays, they even praise their God for my very life. They even comb and groom me---which I could live without. They wipe the cold snow from my paws and gently warm them back up. They give me variations of dog food (though I prefer a hunk of cheese, and she knows that), and they tell their relatives about my daily "cute" events. Although slightly embarrassing, I enjoy every word they say about me. They put my coat on me in the cold and find time to walk me because we all need the exercise. Their voices are upbeat and loving, never shrill (except once, when I got really scared and pooped on someone else's beige carpeting; she did get a bit high pitched) and they praise me for being the good dog I'm trained to be. They let me sleep in their room and sometimes, in real rare times, even on their bed---but he really doesn't care for that. I sit on her foot when she's eating (he doesn't care for that either). But this way, when she drops food, it's more convenient for me. When I was a baby and not doing my business outside because I really didn't want to, she yelled at me and gave me a spanking. I was kinda afraid of her that day. And she cried----buckets---and kept stroking me and saying she'd never do that again. She never did, so I learned to trust her. We are best friends. In the summer, they keep me cool and make sure I have lots of water, changing it during the day and before my bedtime. This is very nice. Being considerate of me is her best expression of commitment. And I never forget to jump on my hind legs and bark like crazy when she comes home from anywhere because this tickles the heck out of her. At my age, this isn't as easy as it used to be, but I'll always do this for her. I love my owners because they're particular of what food to give me and how I smell. They even take me on vacations. Why, I've been to Florida, the Carolinas, New Jersey---all over. Once, she covered me in a huge blanket and told me to keep quiet as she sneaked me into a hotel that said "No pets allowed." Phooey. As we reached the room, I poked my head out to see the place, and a maid, startled by my appearance, grinned and said, "Cute kid." I fooled her. When they watch TV, they throw my toys around for me to fetch and give me snacks. It is delightful living here, and we will grow old together; joyfully for me, this is a real nice picture. She types a great deal during the day; so she typed this out for me. I hope I've helped another owner realize how much their pet loves them and that we are your family----even if we're furry and walk differently. Gotta go now. Time for my last trip outside for the night, and I want to see if that lunatice cat is our neighborhood has been around. Good night, and be kind. Love, BooBoo

07-12-2006, 09:43 AM	#3
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	brought a smile to my face very cute! __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

07-12-2006, 11:14 AM	#4
Jaxon's mom Love my handsome boys Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 1,821	Aww, that is great. Sure made me smile. __________________ Andrea , Jaxon & Andrew

07-12-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
magnolia YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,459	Thank you for posting that! I so enjoyed reading it - brought a smile to my face and put a sigh in my heart! __________________ Suzi - mom to Gabby and Gage For Mickey

07-12-2006, 11:43 AM	#6
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	That is so cute. I’m all teary eyed! lol __________________ Liz & Ginger

07-12-2006, 09:15 AM	#2
Zoey's Momma Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy Posts: 2,083	AWWWWW! That was so precious!

07-12-2006, 11:48 AM	#7
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Too cute! I copied it to an e-mail and sent it to hubby and friends! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-12-2006, 11:49 AM	#8
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,255	That was very sweet!!! Thank you for a wonderful post

07-13-2006, 08:30 AM	#9
bchboy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NC Posts: 30	Elder Advice Forgot Something. Believe it or not, my husband shared that letter with me. He got it from a friend and customized it. Glad it brought some joy to everyone who read it. BooBoo forgot to tell puppy BeeBee how to avoid worms. Oops! He should have told her not to eat poop. Yesterday they both got tapeworm meds. They'll have to do it again because today she got to the poop before I got to her. Oh well, puppy training can be a challenge.

07-13-2006, 08:40 AM	#10
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Very nice post. I sure hope Sissy feels this way about me! __________________ Sissy & Angel