The 10 Commandments – From a Pet’s Standpoint
 

Some Thoughts to Ponder...
Front and Finish (a dog training newspaper).
It was credited to The Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Colorado.

The 10 Commandments – From a Pet’s Standpoint

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you get me.

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

3. Place your trust in me.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I only have you.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice.

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

7. Please don’t hit me. I can’t hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don’t want to do that.

8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right foods or I’ve been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say “I can’t bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence”. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.

Thats cute. I may print that out and hang it on the wall by the puppies bed.

Thanks for posting!

I loved it too! I just had to share. I'm a sucker, it brought tears to my ears.

Hope you enjoy, hanging it is such a wonderful idea!

Thank you for sharing this...it brought tears to my eyes...

Your very welcome. It brought tears to my eyes too!

Me too :cry:

I always cry when I read this. This is my favorite line...

4. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I only have you.

thats the line that makes me cry too...

Oh I know me too!

I know this one gets me too. Thank you for sharing.