This is a prayer for little paws
All up and down the land,
Driven away, no friendly voice
Never an outstreched hand.
For weary paws of little beasts
Torn and stained with red,
And never a home and never a rest,
Till little beasts are dead.
Oh God of homeless things, look down
And try to ease the way
Of all the little weary paws
That walk the world
today.
*~Author Unknown~*
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If you can start the day without caffeine
If you can get going without pep pills
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring
aches
and pains
If you can resist complaining and boring
people with your troubles
If you can eat the same food everyday and
be
greatful for it
If you can understand when your love ones
are to busy to give you any time
If you can overlook it when those you love
take it out on you when, through no fault
of
yours , something goes wrong
If you can take criticism and blame without
resentment
and never correct him
If you can resist treating a rich friend
better
than a poor friend
If you can face the worldwitout lies and
deceit
If you can conquer tension without medical
help
If you can relax without liquor
If you can sleep without aid of drugs
If you can say honestly that deep in your
heart you have no prejudice against creed,
color, religion or politics
Then my friend, you are almost as good as
your dog
*~Author unknown~*
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Sunlight streams though window pane onto a
spot on the floor.... then I remember, it's
where you used to lie, but now you are no
and muted echoed sound.... then I remember,
it's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road, and up
beyound the hill, then I remember it can't
be
yours.... your golden voice is still. But I'll
take
that vacant spot of floor and empty muted
hall
treasured memorials in a blanket of my
love and keep them for my best friend until
we meet above.
*~Author Unknown~*
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He's 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 seas. 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. When I am
wrong, he is deligted to forgive. When I am
angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I
am happy, he is joy abound. When I am a
fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he
brags.
Wiyhout 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.
*~Author Unknown~*
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I once was a cuddly kitten, but now I am a
stray, 'cause when I was no longer fluffy,
they
sent me on my way. They've kept their big
watchdog, as he can bark and growl, but I
could fly at strangers, if I caught them on
the
prowl. I slink around their garbage can; I
mew
outside their door; but it's clear from
their
behaviour, they don't want me anymore. Now
I'm cold and hungry, and getting very thin,
what have I done to hurt them, why won't
they let me in? I crouch in sheds and
boxes,
im my bedraggled fur, so shivery and
dejecyed, I cannot even purr. They have
another kitten, their children's whole
delight;
but probably next Christmas, it will share
my
wretched plight.
*~Author unknown~*
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I got to the gates of Heaven yesterday
arfter
we said good bye. I began to miss you
terribly, because I heard you cry.
Suddently
there was an Angel and she asked me to
enter Heaven's gate. I asked her if I could
stay outside for someone who'd be late. I
wouldn't make much noise you see, I
wouldn't
bark or howl. I'll only wait here patiently
and
play with my tennis ball. The Angel said I
could stay right here and wait for you to
come. Because Heaven just wouldn't be
Heaven if I went alone. So I'll wait right
here,
you take your time, but keep me in your
heart, Because Heaven just wouldn't be
Heaven without you to warm my heart.
*~Author Unknown~*
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I will lend to you for a while a kitten,
God
said. For you to love while he lives, and
mourn when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or
fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But
will you, 'till I call him back, take care of
him
for me? He'll bring his charms to
gladden you
and should his stay be brief. You'll always
have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all
from
earth return. But there are lessons taught
below I want this kitten to learn. I've
looked
the world over in search of teachers true.
And
from the folk that crowds life's land I
have
chosen you. Now will you give him all your
love, nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me
when I come to take my kitten home again?
I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord
Thy Will Be Done" For all the joys this
kitten
brings the risk of grief we'll run. We'll
shelter
him with tenderness, we'll love him while
we
may. And for the happiness we've known,
forever greatful stay. But should you call
him
back much sooner than we planed. We'll
brave the bitter grief that comes, and try
to
understand. If, by our love we've managed
your wishes to achieve, then in memory of
him whom we loved, please help us while we
grieve. When our cherished kitten departs
this world of strife, please send yet
another
needing soul for us to love all his
life.
*~Author Unknown~*
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I wish someone would tell me,what it is
that
I've done wrong. Why do I have to stay
chained up, and be left alone so long?
They seemed glad to have me, when I came
here as a pup. There were many things we'd
do, when I was growing up. The master said
he'd train me, as a companion and a friend
The mistress said she'd never fear to be
alone again. The children said they would
feed me, and brush me every day. They'd
play with me if only I could stay. But now
the master "hasn't time" the mistress says
I shed. She doesn't want me in the house,
not even to be fed. The children never walk
me, they always say "not now". I wish that
I
could please them, won't someone please
tell
me how? All I had you see is love. I wish
they
would explain why they said they wanted
mine, and left it on a chain?
*~Author Unknown~*
A Dog's Prayer
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Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no
heart in all the world is more grateful for
kindness than the loving heart of mine.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for
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
world's sweetest music, as you must know by
the fierce wagging of my tail when your
footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, take me inside, for
I
am now a domesticated animal, no
longer
used to bitter elements. And I ask
no greater
glory than the privilege of
sitting at your feet.
Though had you no
home, I would rather
follow you through ice
and snow than rest
upon the sofest pillow
in the warmest home in
all the land, for
you are my god and I am
your devoted worshipper. Keep my pan filled
with fresh water, for although I should not
reporach you were it dry, I cannot tell you
when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food,
that
I may stay well, to romp and play and
do your
bidding, to walk by your side, and
stand ready
and able to protect you with my
life should
your life be in danger. And,
BELOVED
MASTER, should the GREAT MASTER
see
fit to deprive me of my sight, hearing
and
health, do not turn me away from you.
Do not
make heroic efforts to keep me
going, I am
not having any fun and I can no
longer
protect you. Hold me gently in your
arms as
skilled hands grant me the merciful
boon of
Eternal Rest. I shall leave this
earth knowing
with the last breath I draw,
that my fate was
always safest in your
loving hands.
*~Author Unknown~*
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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 our special
friends
so they can run and play together. There is
plenty of food and 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 are hurt or
maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remembered them in our dreams
of
days and times gone by. The animals are
happy and content, except for one small
thing; they 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. The brigh eyes are intent;
the eager
body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break
away from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carring 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....
*~Author unknown~*
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This page is dedicated to my new daughter Tara.
She loves animals as much as I do. She has a few
of her own that she loves very much. The animal world
thanks you for being there Tara.
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