"No one appreciates the very
special genius of your conversation as the dog does."
-- Christopher Morley
"The average dog is a nicer
person than the average person."
-- Andrew A. Rooney
"He is your friend, your
partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be
yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of
such devotion."
-- Unknown
"I love a dog.
He does nothing for political reasons."
-- Will Rogers
"Money will buy
you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.."
-- Henry Wheeler Shaw
"The great pleasure of a dog is
that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he
will make a fool of himself too."
-- Samuel Butler
"Dogs are not
our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
-- Roger Caras
"A dog is the
only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."
-- Josh Billings
"One reason a
dog is such a lovable creature is his tail wags instead of his tongue."
-- Unknown
"My goal in life is to
become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am."
-- Toby & Eileen Green
"If there are no dogs
in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
-- Unknown
"They [dogs] never talk about
themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of
being interested in the conversation."
-- Jerome K. Jerome
He Is Just My Dog
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the
winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand
times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way
he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without
taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he
brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty
itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a
private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my
knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of
dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case
I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog."
-- Gene Hill
Rainbow Bridge
by Unknown Author
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
THE
PUPPY PRAYER
Now I lay me down to sleep,
The king-size bed is soft and deep..
I sleep right in the center groove
My human being can hardly move!
I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight
And here is where I pass the night
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
Till morning comes and "I want food!"
I sneak up slowly to begin
My nibbles on my human's chin.
She wakes up quickly,
I have sharp teeth-
I'm a puppy, don't you see?
For the morning's here
And it's time to play
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord for giving me
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares her bed with me at night!
author unknown
Humility
The Gates of Heaven were guarded by St. Peter. Four canine friends approached and stood waiting for permission to enter. They were asked for an account of themselves.
The poodle was first and, leaping forward proudly, he said, "I am the showman, winning many prizes for my beauty. See how fine I am? There was none better than I in my prime. I was my master's pride and joy." He demonstrated his fine show stance.
Next, the Labrador, black and glossy: "I am the Field Champion, keen for the gun, never missing a bird. I worked hard for my master."
Then the German Shepherd, keen and alert. "I guarded my masters, keeping them safe. No strange foot trod the paths without my permission. They feared not with me around."
"And you sir," said St Peter, "come forward to me. What of you?" The dog replied, "I am a Beagle—maybe not so good, I confess. I pursued the cat, fell to temptation, and stole food. I forgot to return to my master's call, leaving them to worry, then showed my disapproval at being left alone by chewing their shoes. Oh, and there was also my bad habit of barking at the garbage collectors...."
"But what did you give them?" asked St. Peter. "What did I
give them? I gave them light in their eyes and laughter in their voices." St.
Peter opened the gates and waved the Beagle through.
DOG PROPERTY LAWS
1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine.
8. If I saw it first, it's mine.
9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it
automatically becomes mine.
10. If it's broken, it's yours.
HOW DOGS AND MEN ARE THE SAME:
1. Both take up too much space on the bed.
2. Both have irrational fears about vacuum cleaning.
3. Both mark their territory.
4. Neither tells you what's bothering them.
5. The smaller ones tend to be more nervous.
6. Both have an inordinate fascination with women's crotches.
7. Neither does any dishes.
8. Both fart shamelessly.
9. Neither of them notice when you get your hair cut.
10. Both like dominance games.
11. Both are suspicious of the postman.
12. Neither understands what you see in cats.
HOW DOGS ARE BETTER THAN MEN:
1. Dogs do not have problems expressing affection in public.
2. Dogs miss you when you're gone.
3. Dogs feel guilty when they've done something wrong.
4. Dogs admit when they're jealous.
5. Dogs are very direct about wanting to go out.
6. Dogs do not play games with you -- except fetch (and they never laugh at how you
throw.) [Hey ladies, we men just laugh lovingly at how adorable you look when you
throw... as long as it's not a shoe.]
7. You can train a dog.
8. Dogs are easy to buy for.
9. Dogs understand what "no" means.
10. Dogs mean it when they kiss you.
TOP TEN REASONS WHY A DOG IS BETTER THAN A WOMAN:
10. A dog's parents will never visit you.
9. A dog loves you when you leave your clothes on the floor.
8. A dog limits its time in the bathroom to a quick drink.
7. A dog never expects you to telephone.
6. A dog will not get mad at you if you forget its birthday.
5. A dog does not care about the previous dogs in your life.
4. A dog does not get mad at you if you pet another dog [The author doesn't know *my*
dog.]
3. A dog never expects flowers on Valentine's Day.
2. The later you are, the happier a dog is to see you.
1. A dog does not shop.
LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DOG:
1. If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you'll get what you want.
2. Don't go out without ID.
3. Be direct with people; let them know exactly how you feel by piddling on their shoes.
4. Be aware of when to hold your tongue, and when to use it.
5. Leave room in your schedule for a good nap.
6. Always give people a friendly greeting. A cold nose in the crotch is most
effective.
7. When you do something wrong, always take responsibility (as soon as you're dragged
shamefully out from under the bed).
8. If it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss.
"Dogs are our link to paradise. They
don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious
afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace."
-- Milan Kundera
"Dogs have given us their absolute all.
We are the center of ther universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust.
They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever
made."
-- Roger Caras
