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. 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.
~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
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So Touching.
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ReplyDeleteThe hardest thing I had to do was take my pet Mollie to the vet to be put down after a "so called hunter" shot and killed,Lucky, one of my dogs and shot and injured Mollie past the point of having any quality of life. I had read this before and so as hard as it was (my husband and I both crying) I kept stroking her until she went to her final rest. YES, DNR caught up with him and fined him but it didn't make up for the loss.
ReplyDeleteThat was so awesome - brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting it ! I lost both of my pets and held them in my arms as they took their last breath. It still makes me cry.
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