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The dog was slow & ancient, the man was stooped & grey. I watched as , slow , they plodded , each weary step on step. And through my mind, as they went by, a tinge of sadness swept. Then stopped the dog & pointed (His form was less than fair) ; The farmer kicked the matted growth , then fired - at empty air. Thought I , he must have reasons for putting on this show , and sure he did, for when I asked he said with eyes aglow, "Old Spot & I have long been friends & hunted, side by side. I know there ain`t no quail about, but I`ll not hurt his pride. Though his nose has lost it`s keenness, he does the best he can. and in his fading , twilight hours , I`ll not let down my friend. "So when he points, I`ll kick the brush, turn sharp, & fire a shot. And walking up to where he stands I`ll say, ' Well done Old Spot!'. I watched them as they walked away, & vanished round the bend. Thought I , Old Spot you lucky dog , to have so staunch a friend.....
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WHY DOGS DON'T LIVE LONGER
Being a Veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound named Choika. The dog's owners; Dave, his wife Emma and their little boy Jason, were all very attached to Choika and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined
Choika and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there was no more miracles left for Choika and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Dave and Emma told me they thought it would
be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Jason
could learn something from the experience. The next day I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Choika's family surrounded him. Jason seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Choika slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Choika's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Choika's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Jason, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation:
He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life... like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued,
"Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
...................................anon
IF IT SHOULD BE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep, then you must do what must be done, for this, the last battle, can’t be won...
You will be sad, I undersand; don’t let your grief then stay your hand; for this day, more than all the rest, your love and friendship, stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears. You’d not want me to suffer so, when the time comes, please let me go...
take me where my needs they’ll tend, only stay with me until the end, and hold me firm, and speak to me, until me eyes no longer see.
I know in time, you too will see, it is a kindness you do to me, although my tail its last has moved, from pain and suffering, I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it should be you who has to decide this thing to do, we’ve been so close - we two these years, don’t let your heart hold any tears
(anon)
ONE MORE GSP One More Dog
One Dog Is No Trouble And Two Are So Funny
The Third One Is Easy, The Fourth One's A Honey
The Fifth Is Delightful, The Sixth One's A Breeze
You Find You Can Live With A Houseful With Ease
So How 'Bout Another? Would You Really Dare?
They're Really Quite Easy, But Oh Lord, The Hair!
With Dogs On The Sofa And Dogs On The Bed
And Crates In The Kitchen, Its No Bother You Said
They're Really No Trouble, Their Manners Are Great
What's Just One More Dog And One More Little Crate?
The Sofa Is Hairy, The Windows Are Crusty
The Floor Is All Footprints, The Furniture's Dusty
The Housekeeping Suffers But What Do You Care?
Who Minds A Few Noseprints And A Little More Hair?
So Let's Keep A Puppy, You Can Always Find Room
And A Little More Time For The Dust Cloth And Broom
There's Hardly A Limit To The Dogs You Can Add
The Thought Of A Cutback Sure Makes You Feel Sad
Each One Is Special, So Useful, So Funny
The Food Bill Grows Larger, You Owe The Vet Money
Your Folks Never Visit, Few Friends Come To Stay
Except Other Dog Folks Who Live The Same Way
Your Lawn Has Now Died And Our Shrubs Are Dead Too
Your Weekends Are Busy, Your Off With Your Crew
There's Dog Food And Vitamins, Training And Shots
And Entries And Travel And Motels Which Cost Lots
Is It Worth It You Wonder? Are You Caught In A Trap?
Then That Favorite Comes Up And Climbs In Your Lap
His Look Says You're Special And You Know That You Will
Keep All The Critters In Spite Of The Bill
Some Just For Showing And Some Just To Breed
And Some Just For Loving, They All Fill A Need
Winter Is A Hassle But The Dogs Love It True
And They Must Have Their Walks Tho' You Are Numb And Blue
Late Evening Is Awful, You Scream And You Shout
At The Dogs On The Sofa Who Refuse To Go Out
The Dogs And The Dog Shows, The Travel, The Thrills
The Work And The Worry, The Pressure, The Bills
The Whole Thing Seems Worth It, The Dogs Are Your Life
They're Charming And Funny And Offset The Strife
Your Lifestyle Has Changed, Things Just Won't Be The Same
Yes Those Dogs Are Addictive And So's The Dog Game!
Author Unknown
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