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