A Pet's Ten Commandments

It's been quite some time since we had a bit of pet magic here at More or Less Church. How wonderful that fellow farmer Derald Stump sent these to Barbara - ostensibly for Ben - I have a feline they could be applied to most of our animals. Thanks, Derald for your contribution and your advice at the end of the Commandments.

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS.........

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be
painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice
when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet,
I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something
might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in
the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear
to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are
there, because I love you so.


~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
~We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness.
It is here one earth and has four legs *[or two legs and a tail, or fins, or flippers or wings or slippery skin or smooth skin and a flickery tongue or long whiskers]! *brackets are mine to include other wonderful pets in our lives.