A LITTLE DOG'S PRAYER

A master who is firm and kind,

And understands a Doggie mind;

A "Walkie" and a meal each day

That's all I ask for when I pray.

 

 

 

Author Unknown

 

 

LITTLE DOG ANGEL

High up in the courts of Heaven today
A little dog angel waits;
With the other angels he will not play
But sits alone at the gates.
"I know that my master will come", says he
"And when he comes he will call for me."

He sees the spirits that pass him by
As they hasten towards the throne;
And he watches them with a wistful eye
As he sits at the gates alone.
"I know if I just wait patiently
Some day my master will come," says he.

And his master, far on the earth below,
As he sits in his easy chair,
Forgets sometimes and he whistles low
For the dog that isn't there.
And the little dog angel cocks his ears
And dreams that his master's call he hears.

I know when at last his master waits
Outside in the dark and cold,
For the hand of death to open the gates
That lead to those courts of gold,
The little dog angel's eager bark
Will comfort his soul in the shivering dark.
 

Author Unknown

 

MY TREASURED FRIEND

I lost a treasured friend today,
The little dog who used to lay,
His gentle head upon my knee,
And share his silent thoughts with me.
He'll come no longer to my call,
Retrieve no more his favourite ball.
A voice far greater than my own,
Has called him to His golden throne.
Although my eyes are filled with tears,
I thank Him for the happy years,
He let him spend down here with me,
And for his love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go,
And join him there, this much I know ...
I shall not fear the transient dark,
For he will greet me with his bark.

Author Unknown

RAINBOW BRIDGE

 

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

 

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,

that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

 

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends

so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,

and our friends are warm and comfortable.

 

All the animals who had been ill and old

are restored to health and vigor;

those who were hurt or maimed

are made whole and strong again,

just as we remember them

in our dreams of days and times gone by.

 

The animals are happy and content,

except for one small thing;

they each miss someone very special to them,

who had to be left behind.

 

They all run and play together,

but the day comes when one suddenly stops

and looks into the distance.

His bright eyes are intent;

His eager body quivers.

Suddenly he begins to run from the group, f

lying over the green grass,

his legs carrying him faster and faster.

 

You have been spotted,

and when you and your special friend finally meet,

you cling together in joyous reunion,

never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face;

your hands again caress the beloved head,

and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,

so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

 

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author Unknown

 

RESCUE ME

Image shows ‘Piper’ 18 months after being rescued

Rescue me not only with your hands but with your heart as well -
I will respond to you.
Rescue me not out of pity but out of love -
I will love you back.
Rescue me not with self-righteousness but with compassion -
I will learn what you teach.
Rescue me not because of my past but because of my future -
I will relax and enjoy.
Rescue me not simply to save me but to give me a new life -
I will appreciate your gift.
Rescue me not only with a firm hand but with tolerance and patience -
I will please you.
Rescue me not only because of who I am but who I am to become -
I will grow and mature.
Rescue me not to revere yourself to others but because you want me -
I will never let you down.
Rescue me not with a hidden agenda but with a desire to teach me to trust -
I will be loyal and true.
Rescue me not to be chained or to fight but to be your companion -
I will stand by your side.
Rescue me not to replace one you have lost but to soothe your spirit -
I will cherish you.
Rescue me not to be your pet but to be your friend -
I will give you my undying love.

Author Unknown

 

ROSEBUDS

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
The sun will rise to find your eyes are filled with tears for me.
When tomorrow starts without me, understand you must,
An angel came and called my name - in her I placed my trust.
Perhaps God tires of always calling the aged to His fold,
And so He picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we love them, and so He picks but few,
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
When tomorrow starts without me, you'll ask yourself "but why?"
For the saddest words that mankind knows will always be "goodbye."
But I'll still be watching over you, never to depart.
When tomorrow starts without me, I'm still there in your heart.

Author Unknown
 

THE CREATION

When God made the earth and sky, the flowers and the trees,

He made all the animals, and all the birds and bees.

And when his work was finished, not one was quite the same;

He said "I'll walk this earth of mine, and give each one a name."

And so he travelled land and sea, and everywhere he went,

A little creature followed him, until its strength was spent.

When all was named upon the earth, and in the sky and sea,

The little creature said "Dear Lord, there's not one left for me."

The Father smiled and softly said, "I've left you to the end;

I've turned my own name back to front and called you "Dog" my friend."

 

Author Unknown

 

THE LAST BATTLE

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then will you do what must be done,
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand;
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer;
So when the time comes,
Please let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me until the end;
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me;
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MEANING OF RESCUE

THE STRAY DOG'S PRAYER

Dear God, please send me somebody who'll care!
I'm tired of running, I'm sick with despair.
My body is aching, it's so wracked with pain,
and dear God I pray, as I run in the rain.
That someone will love me and give me a home,
A warm cosy bed and a big juicy bone.

My last owner tied me all day in the yard;
Sometimes with no water, and God that was hard.
So I chewed my leash, and God I ran away.
To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.
But now God, I'm tired and hungry and cold,
And I'm so afraid that I'll never grow old.

They've chased me with sticks and hit me with stones,
While I run the streets just looking for bones!
I'm not really bad, -  God, please help if you can,
Or I have become just a "Victim of Man!"
I'm wormy dear God and I'm ridden with fleas,
And all that I want is an owner to please!

If you find one for me, God - I'll try to be good,
And I won't chew their shoes, and I'll do as I should.
I'll love them, protect them and try to obey....
When they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay!
I don't think I'll make it too long on my own,
'Cause I'm getting so weak and I'm so all alone.

Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry,
'Cause I'm so afraid God, that I'm gonna die.
And I've got so much love and devotion to give,
That I should be given a new chance to live!
So dear God, please answer my prayer,
And send me someone who will REALLY care..

That is - dear God - if YOU'RE REALLY there!
 

Author Unknown
 

 

VISITORS

These are our dogs, this is their home,
From which we hope they'll never roam.
They're faithful friends, we love them best,
This is their home, you are a guest.
If dogs to you are just a peeve,
Then by all means, feel free to leave.

Author Unknown