Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of mine.

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 U ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet. Though you have no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when Ii suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, 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 m e the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

Man, that put tears in my eyes. Wonderful post.

Okay, Mongo is now balling like a baby

Great Post.

Lovely post and I would have to change the 'Master' into 'Slave' as the like with Harvey!!

Thanks the same for the post.....

Wonderful Posts, a truer speach, has never been said. Thank you.

Gee, if my dog could compose like that I'd have the bastard in a circus sideshow real quick...

Beautiful post, Wd. One of the best and most heart wrenching ever.

tears, balling, heart wrenching - sorry guys I don't see it.

A little diddy written by a human in the purported prose of a dumb animal. I do love my dog but find the above rather lame... sorry and no offense to you big hearted lugs who liked it...

It's tribute to what what animals Would say, if they only could.

Very good post, wdoll. I hope thats what my dog was thinking during his time with us.