10 Commandments for Dog Owners.
I'm not sure if this has been on here before but if you haven't seen it before here it is..... 10 Commandments for Dog Owners My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand you voice when it's speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you. 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've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak. Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you. |
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| Vicki...Thanks for this......we all need to be reminded that we are their whole world.... |
| Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there.
I feel so bad that I couldn't be with Hershey when they gave her the shot, I just couldn't watch I feel so terrible |
rstevovich wrote: I feel so bad that I couldn't be with Hershey when they gave her the shot, I just couldn't watch I feel so terrible
I ran out on Max too. its one of the few things in my life I truly regret. (Usually I am pretty easy on myself for past behaviors  ) |
| Don't beat yourselves up. I couldn't be in the room with Cassie either. I just couldn't bear to see her lifeless. |
rstevovich wrote: I feel so bad that I couldn't be with Hershey when they gave her the shot, I just couldn't watch I feel so terrible
I have always stayed with my guys & held them on my lap while my vet gave them their last shot. I stayed until the very end & then some. When Melody passed away last November she did it on her own when I wasn't there. I felt horrible for days because I wasn't there with her at the end. Finally my husband said to me "Quit beating yourself up. Think back on Melody's attitude & personality. She died just as she lived.... on her own terms & no human was going to tell her when it was time." He was right. She was a different OES from all my other ones. A born show dog in the conformation ring & the operformance ring. My friends called her my Border Collie in an OES costume! As long as she thought it was her idea, she'd do anything you asked of her. I said for years I hoped I never had to make the decision with her because we had such a different bond from my other dogs. I guess she wanted to please me at the end too.  |
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