Great Pet Net

A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. My life span may be 10 - 15 years. Any of that time away from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You, too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there because I love you so. ALWAYS!

Enjoy and take good care of your pets.

Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without them.

We do not have to wait for Heaven to be surrounded by hope, love and joyfulness. It is here on earth, and has four legs!

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Dog adopts kittens, cat adopts fawn, goat adopts colt, and leopard adopts baboon.

via Scott Stone

Domesticated elephants were used to haul logs when forests were cut on the old days. Now they earn their keep by entertaining tourists. This video starts slowly, but soon it gets interesting.

Dachshund mom, Tink, willingly adopted a newborn piglet who was the runt of his litter. Known fondly as Pink, he has been accepted as one of the family. Read the entire account at the Daily Daschund and Dog News. Love is blind, indeed.

Thanks to the Daily Dachshund and Dog News for the photo.

Brock Gibson wrote a touching tribute to Arnold, a pot-bellied pig that he and his family had grown to love as a member of their family. It’s a sweet story full of great descriptions of Arnold’s cute personality. Click here for a worthwhile read.

Thanks to Pouncer for the photo posted on Flickr.

This is quite a sight. Can you imagine getting a hug like this?

The Worldwide Society for the Protection of Animals is seeking to raise awareness around the globe about animal welfare. Their goal is to unite the all animal welfare initiatives under a single common goal - the recognition that animals are sentient beings with the ability to feel pain and suffering. It is a major movement to increase the consciousness of the treatment of animals worldwide. To read the goals and to sign their petition click here. The ASPCA endorses this initiative and is helping to spread the word.

This sweet photo was posted on Flickr by Tiggimon

Here’s a compilation of the great pet pictures sent to us by friends.
Music: Mozart Piano Concerto In D, K 107/1 - Allegro

Well, probably not. But it sure looks like one!

Thanks to visionthing64 for this beautiful photo posted on Flickr.

Watch all the little ‘dear’ ones gather ’round.