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To those calloused individuals who will never know the joy of unrequited love of a dog or the pain of losing a pet, this quote is directed at you.

Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.
–Mark Twain
 
What We Can Learn From A Dog

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

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When it’s in your best interest, always practice obedience. Take naps and always stretch before rising.

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Run, romp and play daily.

Let others know when they have invaded your territory. http://www.geocities.com/lorisgarden/cobydc1.gif

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you are not. http://www.geocities.com/lorisgarden/anipup2.gif

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle. http://www.geocities.com/lorisgarden/kittywdog.gif

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body. http://www.geocities.com/lorisgarden/odie.gif

No matter how often you are criticized, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and make friends!
 
Great thread!

Here’s a few things I’ve been taught:

Take time to stretch in the morning and whenever feeling stressed!

Be persistent…eventually you’ll get what you want, even if you have to work for it. 😉

Sometimes all a friend needs is to look up and know you are there.

We could all use a little affection.

When I adopted my German Shepherd, the Humane Society gave me a little pamphlet with a bunch of comments written from pet’s point of view.

The one line that always gets me:

You have your job, your friends, and your activities. All I have is you.
I’ve lost pets: a few to natural causes, and I had to give up 2 dogs I put a lot of sweat, tears, and almost blood into to train. One had severe seperation anxiety and had he gone to another place he may have been put down. I did most of his behavioral rehab, and now he is a healty well adjusted dog–one could never ask for a more loyal friend! But I had to give them up to an ex, and the day I made that decision a part of me died.

Sometimes pets, like people, come into our lives to teach us something or to help us heal in some way. I can tell you that without the dogs I may not have ever realized how wrong my ex was for me. They remain with him in a good home, but I can tell you that letting go took a LOT out of me.

Now I have 2 other dogs, both rescues, both wonderful, and this time they’re mine alone (ie: God gave their full responsibility to me!) 😉

I believe that all creatures belong to God, and we are only stewards. And the bond that we forge with our pets brings us that much closer to God and gives us insight into understanding his love.

My :twocents:
 
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tru_dvotion:
How right you are! My dog loved to follow me around the kitchen and sometimes I stepped on his foot. He would cry out in pain and then proceed to lick my offending foot! He had not a mean bone in his body. He truly put me to shame.

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They sure do…we all should be so forgiving…maybe that’s why God gave us pets? Blessings, Annunciata:)
 
Hermit, I love the quote by Mark Twain! In fact, I love nearly all quotes by Mark Twain!

I thank God every day for my two kitties. They always show me so much love. I rescued them from the streets, in the pouring rain, when they were only about six weeks old, pool little guys. They are brothers and I’ve had them for four years now. They are such a huge part of my life. My son is grown and on his own and so it’s just me and my kitties now. I simply don’t know what I’d do without them. They are such dear hearts.

I have lost numerous pets over the years and every one of them was a dear and special member of the family. God bless all of them!

And thank you for starting a new thread for all of us animal lovers!
 
Tomorrow I plan on putting up a pic of Frances for you all to see. Man I miss him 😦 :crying:

Anyone like to sure thier pics of thier pets?
 
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HEAVEN**

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An old man and his dog were walking down a dirt road with fences on either side. The country they were traveling through was strange to them and a little unsettling.

On both the left and right the man saw a magnificent panorama of fields, streams, hills and valleys - just the sort of country a man and his hound can only dream of - but all long the fences on either side large “NO TRESPASSING - KEEP OUT” signs were posted every few feet, so they walked on.

Soon the two companions came to a magnificent gate chased with gold and encrusted with precious stones. An imposing figure in a flowing robe of the purest white stood there beside it.

“Welcome to Heaven” the man in the robe said.

The old man was stunned beyond words. He hadn’t even realized that he was dead! At least, he thought, his hound, the closest friend he had in all the world, had made the trip with him. With a sigh and a smile, the old man started through the gate with his dog at his side, but the gatekeeper stopped him.

“Dogs aren’t allowed.” he said. “I’m sorry but he can’t come in here with you. He’ll have to stay out on the road.”

“What kind of Heaven won’t allow dogs?” asked the old man. “If he can’t come in, then I won’t either. I’ll just stay out here with him. He’s been my friend all his life. I can’t walk away from him now.” “Suit yourself,” said the robed figure, “but I have to warn you, the Devil’s on this road and he’ll try to sweet talk you into his place. He’ll promise you anything to get you inside, but the dog can’t go there either. If you won’t leave the dog, you’ll spend Eternity on this road. There’s no room in Heaven or in Hell for a man’s dog.”

So the old man and his dog went on their way.

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In time, they came to a rundown fence with a gap in it - no gate, just a hole where a few boards had fallen off or been removed. Another old man, humble in appearance, was fishing in a pond just inside the fence. The man and his dog stopped at the gap. “Excuse me, Sir”, the old man said. “My dog and I have been on this road for a long time now. We’re getting mighty tired. Mind if we come in and sit for a spell?” “Of course!” said the man inside the fence. " Come right on through.**

There’s some cold water under that tree over there. He gestured toward a huge old oak tree with majestically spreading branches. At it’s roots a bubbling spring rose, cool and refreshing. "Make yourselves comfortable. You’re welcome to stay as long as you please."

****“You’re sure my dog can come in, now?” the old man asked. “The man down the road said dogs weren’t allowed anywhere around here.” **

**“Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?” asked the fisherman.

"No sir, I would not!" the old man replied. “That’s why I didn’t go to Heaven back down the road. The man there said my dog couldn’t come in with me.” He shrugged and continued. "We’ll be spending Eternity on this road, I suppose, just the two of us. A glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now, but I won’t come in if it means my friend here has to wait on the road."

The man behind the fence smiled a big smile and said, “Welcome to Heaven, friend.” “Hold on, now! You mean THIS is Heaven?” asked the old man, quite surprised. "Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road told me different?"

****“That was the Devil back there.” St. Peter replied, for indeed, the old, ordinary seeming man behind the fence was none other. “He gets all the people who are willing to give up a lifelong companion for a little comfort. They soon find out their mistake, but by then it’s too late.” **

**“The dogs can still come in here,” he continued, " but the selfish people stay back there. God wouldn’t allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, He created them to be man’s companions in life, how could he separate them in death?"

A smile that went from ear to ear broke out on the old man’s face. He reached down to his side, ruffled the fur on his dog’s head and said, “C’mon, boy!” And with that, the two of them passed through to the other side of the fence.

****The two of them walked up the gentle rise to where the shade of the oak and the cool water from the spring awaited their coming.
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If you want to be liked, get a dog. The people you work with are not your friends.
–Deborah Norville

Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.
–Groucho Marx (1890 - 1977)

The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.
–Samuel Butler

One reason the dog has so many friends: He wags his tail instead of his tongue.
–Unknown

Here, Gentlemen, a dog teaches us a lesson in humanity
–Napoleon Bonaparte

To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
–Aldous Leonard Huxley British writer

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
–Mark Twain

Ever consider what dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul – chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth!
–Anne Tyler

Some days you’re the dog, and some days you’re the hydrant.
–Unknown

Never trust a dog to watch your food.
–Patrick age 10 Advice from Kids

Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.
–Mark Twain

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’
–Dave Barry

Its easy to understand why the cat has eclipsed the dog as modern America’s favorite pet. People like pets to possess the same qualities they do. Cats are irresponsible and recognize no authority, yet are completely dependent on others for their material needs. Cats cannot be made to do anything useful. Cats are mean for the fun of it.
–P. J. O’Rourke

I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
–Sir Winston Churchill

A dog has the soul of a philosopher.
–Plato

To a dog the whole world is a smell
–Unknown

Dogs wait for us faithfully
–Marcus Tullius Cicero

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
–Roger Caras

If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.
–Phil Pastoret

My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am.
–Unknown

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
–Bern Williams

Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.
–Franklin Jones

Asking a writer what he thinks about criticism is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs.
–John Osborne
 
If your dog things you’re the greatest person on the planet–don’t argue! ~ unknown

That story about heaven made me cry! And then it made me hug both of my companions and thank God all over again. Thanks for posting that!
 
If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.
St. Francis of Assisi
 
Beautiful photos of Frances, and beautiful sentiments from everyone!

My two kitties have been such a gift from God. I rescued them as kittens from a local shelter three years ago. One of them (Max) cried piteously and waved his paws at me through the bars from the time he saw me enter the “cat room” until I took him out of his cage and announced that I would adopt him (how could I resist?). My other kitty (Phoebe) was the last of her litter, and the shelter people were reluctant to let her go because she was such a sweet cat (still is). They are constantly entertaining, very comforting, and are such good companions, and all they ask in return is a little food and water, a warm lap, and some attention. Amazing.

I’ll try and figure out how to post a photo. Max looks like a photo negative of Frances.
 
Jeffrey,

Mr Frances Been was gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing them.❤️
 
If you email the pic, i’ll put it up for ya!
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SeekerJen:
Beautiful photos of Frances, and beautiful sentiments from everyone!

My two kitties have been such a gift from God. I rescued them as kittens from a local shelter three years ago. One of them (Max) cried piteously and waved his paws at me through the bars from the time he saw me enter the “cat room” until I took him out of his cage and announced that I would adopt him (how could I resist?). My other kitty (Phoebe) was the last of her litter, and the shelter people were reluctant to let her go because she was such a sweet cat (still is). They are constantly entertaining, very comforting, and are such good companions, and all they ask in return is a little food and water, a warm lap, and some attention. Amazing.

I’ll try and figure out how to post a photo. Max looks like a photo negative of Frances.
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