| I was talking to a friend of mine today and I | | | | ear.When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, |
| asked him how his kids (dogs) were. He lives on | | | | for I am now a |
| his own and the standing joke is - "does he want | | | | domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter |
| to do a swap with his dogs and my kids?"He | | | | elements. And I ask no greater glory than the |
| informed me very sadly that he had to get the | | | | privilege of sitting at your feet beside the |
| older dog put to sleep. I knew the dog was quite | | | | hearth.Though had you no home, I would rather |
| old, but I knew from his expression and my own | | | | follow you through |
| experience that it had been a hard decision.He had | | | | ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in |
| stayed with the dog, stroking and talking to him | | | | the warmest home in all the land, for you are my |
| as the vet administered the injection. I was | | | | god and I am your devoted worshiper."Have you |
| suprised at my reaction, because it immediately | | | | a poem, story or photo. Then I would love to |
| brought back memories of my last dog being put | | | | hear from you. Go NOW to: to hear from |
| to sleep. It surprised me that it still hurt after all | | | | you.(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this |
| this time.I have found that non-dog owners think | | | | site relating |
| you are a bit barmy for reacting with a lot of | | | | to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| emotion to a dog's death. They tend to forget | | | | of Westies |
| that the Westie ( or any other animal) was part | | | | or other animals and their treatments is for |
| of your family.If dogs could talk what stories they | | | | informational |
| could tell.I remind you of a beautiful prayer called | | | | purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| "A Dog's Prayer". It is by Beth Norman Harris. I | | | | substitute for the advice |
| hope she dosen't mind but I have renamed it "A | | | | provided by your own veterinarian. You should |
| Westie Dog's Prayer""Treat me kindly, my | | | | not use the information contained herein for |
| beloved master, for no heart in all the world is | | | | diagnosing the health of any animal. You should |
| more grateful for kindness than the loving heart | | | | always consult and check with your own vet or |
| of me.Do not break my spirit with a stick, for | | | | veterinarian.)Until next time, good health and best |
| though I should lick yourhand between the blows, | | | | wishes.Jeff Cuckson |
| your patience and understanding will more quickly | | | | |
| teach me the things you would have me | | | | ********************************* |
| do.Speak to me often, for your voice is the | | | | Free Report - Time Limited Offer |
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| tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting | | | | |