My dog and I
live in this house. You are welcome to come
and visit me anytime, but we have a few things
that you must understand before you
visit......
You must expect a few dog hairs to stick to
your clothes. I vacuum and clean on a regular
basis, but a Dog lives in this house too. You
may be licked and given a paw a few times, but
he does this because he loves people and wants
to say "Hello". If you do not enjoy
being lavished with "puppy love",
then you may not feel comfortable here,
because this is his home too.
My dog is well mannered and very clean. I
bathe him, brush his teeth, and comb him
regularly, but if you are one of those people
who think ALL animals are dirty and smelly,
then you and I will probably have difficulty
feeling comfortable during your visit.
If you don't like the sound of barking, then
my home is not likely to be a pleasant place
for you. My dog protects me by letting me know
I have a visitor. Whether it be a friend, or
uninvited stranger. If you are a friend, my
dog will consider you his friend too.....but
if you are an unwelcome guest, my dog will
protect me with his life, as I would his.
Do NOT expect me to lock my dog in another
room during your visit. I have trained my dog
well so he will not do anything
to you, except maybe want a pat on the head. I
will NOT subject him to feel as if he is BEING
PUNISHED by locking him away for NO reason.
That would just be CRUEL!
When you walk in my
home, be careful not to trip on a squeaky toy
or a bone. These are my dog's little
treasures, and I will not take them away from
him, just to show you that I keep a clean
house. He knows where all his toys are. They
may not look like much to you, but to him,
they are worth more than gold.
You see, this is OUR home. We have been
together for a long time. I raised him into a
well mannered, beautifully behaved dog. I am
proud of him. I consider him my personal gift
from God. He has done nothing but give me his
endless love and devotion for many years. I
love him dearly and want to make his years
happy ones, as happy as he makes mine.
There are many that find it difficult to
understand the love between a pet and his
master, but let me assure you, such a bond
exists, and it is a real and beautiful bond.
When you go home to your family, he stays here
with me. A fine and loving companion. He is
part of MY
family and I wouldn't change that for the
world.
When I was sick, he stayed right by my side as
I did his when he was not having a good day.
He greets me with unbridled joy when I return
from an outing. He never notices my bad
moods....he's there for me even when I'm cross
and cranky. A better friend I could not ask
for. When no one else cared, my Dog did. He
has given me nothing but pure joy, and
unconditional love, and I love him endlessly.
So please understand, I am not being rude, I'm
just looking out for my very best friend.