Working for the Greater Good of Dogkind!!!

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 although 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
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,
I would rather follow you through ice and
snow than rest upon the softest pillow in
the warmest home in 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 so
that I may stay well to romp and play
and do your bidding, to walk by your
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 every safest
in your hands.

--- Beth Norman Harris --- 

In no way are dogs inferior to people. If anything, they must be superior. Dogs know the true meaning of friendship, they have no conditions or demands. They love like no other human can, and they never fail in their devotion. They should be loved in the same way by us, who sometimes take them for granted.

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Well, as you can see, dogs are important to me. if someone were to ask me, back in, what? Junior year of high school? yes. If you were to ask me, then, who my best friend was, I would have said "Oh. Definitely my dog."

Yes, that might sound lame, but it is true. He was my companion through those years, and I did all I could to repay him the kindness, and cure him of his, hhhm... what shall I call it? I am not quite sure. My mom and I talked about it once. We came to the conclusion that there was something wrong in his brain. Something that we think was caused by abuse, that gave him a deep sense of distrust. Yes, it was probably also from his breeding, but we could tell it was something deeper.

So we tried all we could to help him. But we could tell there was nothing we could do. Not really.

Now, about 2 years later, I am still working to repay my best friend. What am I doing, you ask? Well, I am working for the greater good of dogkind! Well, okay, I just go and volunteer at the local Humane Society. But it is important work! If those dogs are cared for daily, who knows how they could end up. And I hope that my efforts will educate others on the proper way to treat these lovely animals.

My hope is to eradicate the mistreatment of dogs, and to make a difference in the lives of the sweet hearts housed in that place, just searching for a home, and someone to love them.

Please, if you feel the same way, do all that you can. Do not let a single animal be mistreated or forgotten. They will love you with all their hearts, so why not repay it? Adopt, volunteer, foster, donate, anything! Its worth it, I promise. You might even find a best friend!