silhouettestable Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I came across this yesterday. Don't know who wrote it, it was labelled "anonymous" My Dogs Live Here My dogs live here, they're here to stay. you don't like pets, be on your way. they share my home, my food, my space this is their home, this is their place. You will find dog hair on the floor, they will alert you're at the door. they may request a little pat, a simple 'no' will settle that. It gripes me when I hear you say “just how is it you live this way? they smell, they shed, they're in the way..” WHO ASKED YOU? is all I can say.. They love me more than anyone, my voice is like the rising sun, they merely have to hear me say “C'mon , time to go and play” then tails wag and faces grin, they bounce and hop and make a din. They never say “no time for you”, they're always there, to GO and DO. and if I'm sad? They're by my side and if I'm mad? they circle wide and if I laugh, they laugh with me they understand, they always see. so once again, I say to you come visit me, but know this too.. My dogs live here, they're here to stay. you don't like pets, be on your way. they share my home, my food, my space this is their home, this is their place.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Nope don't know who wrote it. But I believe in it. I am asked many times to babysit, yet they don't want "the dog" there. They don't want the hair and the poop- well, you know what? I don't want "the poop" here either, but I still do it for the Grand kids. I sometimes wonder if these are my children raised among dogs. They loved them all, yet neither of them has a dog. Strange. I"m sending this to them and might put it on my door step- thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I like that! My feelings exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Truer words were never spoken...how empty wouuld my life be without 4 (sometimes 5 with a foster) smiling canine faces to start and end my day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I also like this one: Dogs Live Here My dog and I live in this house. You are welcome to come and visit me anytime but we have a few things that you must understand before you visit: You must expect a few dog hairs to stick to your clothes. I vacuum and clean on a regular basis, but a dog lives in this house too. You may be licked and given a paw a few times but he does this because he loves people and wants to say "Hello", so if you feel that you are too good for his love then you may not feel welcome here because this is his home too. My dog is well mannered and very clean but if you are one of those people who think ALL animals are dirty and smelly then you and I will probably have difficulty feeling comfortable during your visit. If you don't like the sound of barking, then my home is not likely to be a pleasant place for you. My dog protects me by letting me know I have a visitor. Whether it be a friend or uninvited stranger. If you are a friend, my dog will consider you his friend too but if you are an unwelcome guest, my dog will protect me with his life as I would his. Do not expect me to lock my dog in another room during your visit. I have trained my dog well so he will not do anything to you except maybe want a pat on the head. I will not subject him to feel as if he is being punished by locking him away for no reason. That would just be cruel. When you walk in my home, be careful not to trip on a squeaky toy or a bone. These are my dog's little treasures and I will not take them away from him just to show you that I keep a clean house. He knows where all his toys are. They may not look like much to you, but to him, they are worth more than gold. You see, This is OUR home. We have been together for a long time. I raised him into a well mannered, beautifully behaved dog. I am proud of him. I consider him my personal gift from God. He has done nothing but give me his endless love and devotion for many years. I love him dearly and want to make his years happy ones. As happy as he makes mine. When you go home to your family, he stays here with me. A fine and loving companion. He is MY family and I wouldn't change that for the world. When I was sick, he stayed right by my side as I did his when he was not having a good day. A better friend I could not ask for. When no one else cared, my Dog did. He has given me nothing but pure joy and I love him endlessly. So please understand that I am not being rude. I'm just looking out for my best friend. ~unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I like that one too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon M Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Very good poem. I feel the same way. My brother in law isn't a dog person and it gets on my nerves the way he acts around my dog when he's over. And the way they get upset at my dog, at my house, when he greets them at the door, because their 4 year old son is afraid of dogs for some reason. The same kid that used to hit Lance for no reason (not that there's any good reason to hit a dog). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debm Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I love that! I am a new dog mommy and am dealing with 'fall out' from several people who just don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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