He is your friend, your comrade, 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 The one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world... the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog. -Senator George Graham Vest _______________________________________________ Ten Favors a Dog Asks From a Man: 1- My life lasts between ten to fifteen years. Every separation from you is a hardship for me. Think about this before you decide whether or not to take me. 2- Give me time to understand what you are asking from me. 3- Instill confidence in me - I thrive on it. 4- Do not be angry with me for a long time and do not lock me up for punishment. You have your work, your pleasure, your joy - I have only you. 5- Talk often to me. Even if I do not understand you completely, I do understand the tone of your voice when you talk to me. 6- Know that, no matter how I am being treated, I shall never forget it... 7- Keep in mind, before you hit me , that my jaws could crush the knuckles of your hand with ease... but that I do not make use of them. 8- Before you scold me when working with me, consider: perhaps I am uncomfortable from digesting my last meal; perhaps I was exposed to the sun too long; or perhaps I have a wornout heart. 9- Take care of me when I am old....you too, are going to be old one day. 10- Be with me when my going gets rough ...Everything is easier for me, when you are beside me. -Author Unknown _______________________________________________ My ever-loving and faithful 'Justice' . A truer friend, I could never, ever have... :^) Thanks for looking. Hope you all are having a most wonderful day! -Marlene :^)