Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in
all the world is more grateful for kindness than
the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I
should lick your hand between the blows, your
patience and understanding will more quickly
teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's
sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce
wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon
my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for
I am a domesticated animal, no longer
accustomed to bitter elements. I ask for no
greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your
feet beneath the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with water, for I cannot tell you
when I suffer from thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp
and play and do your bidding , to walk by
yourside and stand ready, willing and able to
protect you with my life, should your life be in
danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and no
longer enjoy good health, hearing , and sight, do
not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I shall
leave this earth knowing with the last breath that I
draw that my fate was always safest in your
hands......
I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR BEST
FRIEND!
Unknown Author
