Author: Stan Rawlinson
Dog Ten Commandments


1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any
separation from you will be painful remember
that before you get me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me- it is crucial to my well
being.
4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock
me up as punishment.
5. You have your work, your entertainment,and your friends.
I only have you.
6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understands your words,
I understand your voice when it is speaking to me.
7. Be aware that how ever you treat me, I will never forget.
8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could
easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I
love you.
9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative,obstinate,or lazy,
ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I
might not be getting the right food, or I have been out to
long, or my heart is getting to old and weak.
10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go
with me on difficult journeys. Never say: "I cannot bear to
watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything
is easier for me if you are there, even my death.
Remember that I love you.

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You're a very special person .

Meggie's Mom posted this last year:

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So true! That's why they do not last as long.
Thanks but I am not special, I have just been trained well :P

I hope that Andy is having a good day!!

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With you in spirit, as always.

Lucy

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Lucy, owned by Joker and Sunny, who remember Charlie with me
http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/...years-old.html

Praying for Tia and Doug each day.

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Tonka & Tucker

SNOBEAR at the Bridge
Dec. 23, 1999-March 27, 2010


SMOOCH at the Bridge.
Feb. 14, 1999-Dec. 7, 2010

Beautiful poems and so true.
Always thinking about Tia and you and wishing for only good days, full of beautiful memories, no pain and only comfort and love.

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My boys from left to right:
Thunder Dachsi Toby




http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/...is-issues.html

My Toby, my heart dog 3/12/2003 - 3/30/2013, I miss you Toby!


Christa

You are special. It takes a special person to understand their dogs are special beings, and treat them as such

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I love that poem! Every word of it is 100% true!

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Lauren, Penny, and Luna!

Praying for Tia.
Ten Commandments give me back so much memories. Thanks.

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That is a very beautiful poem and so true <3 thanks for sharing it. Thinking of you and Tia.

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19/10/08-7/1/12 Daisy's Story http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/...evastated.html