If Dogs Could Talk

[Chihuahua_mama]

IF DOGS COULD TALK...



1. My life is likely to last 10-17 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, or that I might not understand what it is you want. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food,or any food or water, or 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 will grow old, too.

10. On that sad and difficult last 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. Tell me goodbye with your presence, no matter how difficult it is for you, remember, it's worse for me....

Take a moment today to be thankful for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without our four legged family members.~

[MissChef]

this is so sweet and so true thank you so much for posting :)

[Meredith]

What a great post. I can never read these things and still have dry eyes afterwards. I have to say I can definitely understand the people who don't want animals because of the pain you feel when you lose one. But for me, I'd rather accept that pain when it comes, than never have lived with the love a dog can give

[Crackers Mom]

Great post and of course I cried.

[islandbabies]

That is so nice. We always hear the other kinds of writings, but this one really is special. Thank you for sharing, Twyla. :wub:

[flamingo101]

That is wonderful!!!! The last point (#10) made me cry. I remember when my mom's dog had to be put down, and she couldn't bare to watch. That was a long time ago. Now that I read this, it just makes sense to not leave our furbabies alone!!!

Ok pass the tissues.

:flower:

[ShoeQueen]

This was really good, brought tears to my eyes, especially number 10....when Phoebe had to be put down I couldn't bear to be there with her, now after reading this, boy do I feel so dam guilty. I can't read it anymore, I'll be sitting here at work bawling my eyes out.

[Jesus 416]

Aww.* Great post.* Of course I cried. :(

[princess j]

How can you NOT cry!! I'm practically sobbing here. I'm at work too! I should have known not to read it yet. That is beautiful Twyla, thank you. I totally dread the day I have to say goodbye..Why can't they live longer lives? :(

[ShoeQueen]

How can you NOT cry!! I'm practically sobbing here. I'm at work too! I should have known not to read it yet. That is beautiful Twyla, thank you. I totally dread the day I have to say goodbye..Why can't they live longer lives? :(

There is a real good answer to that question. I remember reading a post on that a while back, can't remember who started it, but it was real good and it makes perfect sense why they don't and can't live longer than us. But still, I wish they could because it's just so dam hard letting go of them :cry:

[islandbabies]

I've got puffs. :) Thought I was the only one who was crying.

[Chihuahua_mama]

Sorry Ladies. Didn't mean to raise the stocks in tissues. Janice, they would die inside if they lived longer than we do. They devote their whole lives to us and if we left before them, as unbearable as it is for us, it would be 100 fold worse for them. They are meant to be there to greet us when it's our turn.

[islandbabies]

Twyla, that's certainly a way to look at it. I never thought about it in that sense. Their life on earth and their after life consists of the same thing, waiting for us.

[princess j]

There is a real good answer to that question. I remember reading a post on that a while back, can't remember who started it, but it was real good and it makes perfect sense why they don't and can't live longer than us. But still, I wish they could because it's just so dam hard letting go of them :cry:

I have read that other thread and it makes complete sense. But it certainly doesn't make it easier. I guess that's thinking selfish when I say I'm going to dread it.

Sorry Ladies. Didn't mean to raise the stocks in tissues. Janice, they would die inside if they lived longer than we do. They devote their whole lives to us and if we left before them, as unbearable as it is for us, it would be 100 fold worse for them. They are meant to be there to greet us when it's our turn.

We are their lives and what would they do, or where would they go if they lost us? I wouldn't want to imagine.

[2Chiwawa]

But for me, I'd rather accept that pain when it comes, than never have lived with the love a dog can give

They devote their whole lives to us and if we left before them, as unbearable as it is for us, it would be 100 fold worse for them.

These two thoughts help me too. That is what I was driving at in the other thread I started about why they die before us.

As far as number 10 goes. You cannot feel guilty about the past. Just make plans for the future. It is very hard to be there. I cried and cried when I had to put my dear Gracie to sleep. But the last thing she heard on this earth was my voice telling her she was a "good dog".

[TLI]

:( Those are such true words. They are all so innocent, and want nothing more than to please us. Such delicate little souls that deserve only the best we can give them. Not only material things, but our time, love, protection, and care. :wub:

[Olliesmom]

Such a beautiful post.I too know how hard it is to be there when it is their time to go. My shepherd Zoey was with me for 9 years. I saved up all my money when I was 12, and my mom helped me get her. She was with me through all the hard teen years, I don't think she ever knew just how much she helped me I would have been lost without her. I didn't think I could watch and be in the room at the vet's, but i knew I had to be there. I actually asked if I could be the one to shave her paw, to make it easier for her, and when it was time she sat on the floor and layed in my lap, and I held her, and told her just how much I loved her, and that I would see her soon. I've had other dogs pass away but she was special to me. Dogs are a shining light in our lives, and in todays world they make the darkest things bright for us. I could not imagine living without them. The loss is nothing compared to the love they give us.