A Dog's Prayer Treat me kindly, my beloved master 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 blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do. 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 footstep falls upon my waiting ear. When it is cold and wet, please take me inside....for I am now a domesticated animal. No longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home in all the land...for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshipper. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by you side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger. And beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather, hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest... and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I draw, my fate was ever safest in your hands. Author unknown He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. Author unknown Please report any problems or dead links to the WEBMASTER