AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I received this from an ex-OPP member with whom I continue je to communicate.

10 THINGS YOUR DOG WOULD TELL YOU...

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me.

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

3. Place your trust in me- it is crucial to my well-being.

4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.

5. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.

6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice when you are speaking to me.

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

8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I love you.

9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, or I have been out too long, or my heart is getting too old and weak.

10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there --even my death.


Animals do not think about death. They do not fear its approach. They do not cling to life with all their strength, desperate for just one more day. All the reasons that we humans struggle to hang on for every minute that we can, do not apply with an animal. All it knows is the here-and-now, and if that is filled with pain, there is no joy in living any more.

The kindest gift you can give a beloved pet is to have the strength and the courage to let him go before he hurts too bad. The reason we hesitate is that WE don’t want to lose them; WE don’t want to be without them. But in that moment, we must think of what is best for the pet, not for us.

For as long as he can enjoy life and enjoy your love, you can let him have that. But when he starts down that path where the things he loved most can no longer comfort him, it’s time. Don’t wait.

Be with him at the end, to comfort him, so that the last thing he sees is you and the last thing he hears is your voice, comforting him to sleep. If you can afford it, have a vet come and do the anaethesia in your home, so he can go to sleep in the place he loves, surrounded by the people he loves.

If you have the strength to let him go when your heart would rather have him stay with you, it will comfort you all your life that you did the right thing, and ease the burden of his passing

Squiddiddler Loc: Phoenix

Thank you Auntie, If dog's could really talk wouldn't it be great.

The Ms.

🙏🙏🙏🙏Excellent…. I have a 5 month old puppy and was just wondering what he would say to me!!!! Thank You ‼️

youngwilliam Loc: Deep in the heart

7. Should be Be aware that however you treat me, I will always love you.

Iliamna1

Most of this applies to cats, hamsters, any pets in our care. Prov 12:10: "A righteous man regards the life of his animal." It still applies today.

Jlw Loc: Wisconsin

I have 3 black labs and they are my kids

Big dog

🙏 AMEN!🙏

Snoopy

Oh so right Auntie: I lost my Taz on January 31, 2022. We tried our best. I am heartbroken. Cry every day at his memorial site. My I find him again at Rainbow Bridge! Snoopy

The Ms.

🐶🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️

Ricktloml

I am facing that moment with my 14 year old "Duke". Right now his tail still has a wag, he still likes a good bark...but soon it will be that time.

Ricktloml

Probably "MORE". More petting/kind words/food/attention...in return---more love for you.

Rose42

The dog is unique though. No animal bonds to humans like the dog

EmilyD

We had to say goodbye to our little Oscar, a shitzu/poodle, after 13 years of unconditional love and companionship. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but we knew he was in pain and when we took him to the vet that last time, she agreed with us that it was the best thing to do for him. I held his paw and he looked up at me as he sank into his final sleep, and I know I did the right thing at the right time. Good luck with your furry friend. It's not an easy decision, that's for sure!

The Ms.

Yes!!!! I never get over my three that now live with GOD ….. I think they sent Mr Bentley. I see unique characteristics of all three in him🐶🐶🐶🐶

Red Onion Rip Loc: Oklahoma

When I had to take my last dog to the vet to have her put to sleep, she laid on a towel on the front seat of the car, very calm, like she knew exactly where we were going and why. Every other time she went to the vet she was very nervous and shook the whole way there. I stayed with her (hardest thing I've ever had to do) while the vet gave her a shot to calm her while he went to work on someone else's animal. Then he came back in and gave her the final shot as I sat there and petted her and talked to her. Then afterwards I totally lost it. I think they thought they were going to have to call EMS for me, but I got through it. I had brought a wooden casket I made for her and had them put her in that and brought her home and buried her in a flower bed in the backyard before I went to work. That night at work was not a good night for me. She was a 20 lb Chihuahua/Terrier mix. It took 9 years before I could bring myself to get another dog. A long haired Chihuahua/Daschund/Pug mix then a year later we got her a male companion. A Chihuahua/Brittany/Chinese Crested, which we had DNA tested, but he looks like a long legged Chihuahua. They are both the same age, born in January 2013, we got her when she was 12 weeks old and we got him when he was 1 year and 3 weeks old. He only weighed 4.5 lbs when we got him because he came out of a real bad hoarding situation. There were 18 dogs, 3 pigs, and 50 cats in a single wide mobile home. A local Foundation got them all out and took them to Oklahoma State University Vet College for the vet students to work with. They saved as many as they could, luckily ours was one they saved. He's up to 14 lbs and 9 years old now and very smart. His only problem is he gets very nervous if his food bowl is empty and he hates thunder. I don't know if he had to live outside or not, but we ended up getting him a thunder shirt which seems to help. The little female, because she was here first, rules the roost! This is her turf and she lets him know that. He's passive enough he lets her get away with it. They do okay and play fight every once in a while, but if she wants something he has she'll bark at him until he gives it up. She is also the most stubborn dog I've ever seen, typical daschund. She is more my wife's dog while the other one tends to be mine. I'm not looking forward to that time I have to take them to the Vet for the last time. Our first dog lived almost 17 years and even went through Parvo at one time. We thought we were going to lose her then but found a vet who knew how to treat it. Our regular vet had us giving her Pepto Bismol which did absolutely nothing. Then some friends sent us to a vet who did primarily cattle and horses and he said leave her with me over night and come back tomorrow. The next day she was better and we took her home with the meds he gave us and didn't even charge us. So we sent $50 to the state SPCA in his name.

So much for my rambling, sorry for going on and on,

Red Onion Rip